Greybeard Fly Rods

05/11/2018

Just completed a 6’6” 4 wgt. Based on a Dickerson design- Paduk reel seat with matching deep red wraps. @ Harbor Springs, Michigan

04/18/2018

Working on a padauk reel seat this afternoon

02/25/2018

Making the cork grip.

02/08/2018

This is going to be a fine little rod .060 of an inch at the tip - planing one of six strips that will be glued together to make the tip

02/08/2018

When it’s too cold for fishing - it’s a good time to go cross country skiing!

02/07/2018

Back on the workshop - working on a nice little 6’6” four weight

12/10/2017

Just completed this two tip 5 weight with a Hawaiian Koa reel seat - getting it ready to send it on to its new owner in Minneapolis.

11/15/2017

Turning a custom reel seat made from Koa (native Hawaiian wood).

11/13/2017

This is where the magic happens - hand planning the bamboos strips to the final rod taper.

10/25/2017

I just completed this 8' classic rod based on a Paul Young design. The rod has two tips; a 7 weight and a 6 weight tip. Providing some additional flexibility. The uplocking reel seat is made of Bocote wood. The rod includes an agate stripping guide and olive wraps.

I just completed this 8′ classic rod based on a Paul Young design. The rod has two tips; a 7 weight and a 6 weight tip. Providing some additional flexibility. The uplocking reel seat is made …

08/12/2017

I am getting started on a new rod that should be a great rod for bass fishing. It's a Paul Young design - Para 15. I'll be making two tips one designed for a 6 weight line and one for a 7 weight line to give a little extra flexibility. For this rod I decided to flame the bamboo. This will provide a deep caramel color finish. [ 120 more words ]

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I am getting started on a new rod that should be a great rod for bass fishing. It’s a Paul Young design – Para 15. I’ll be making two tips one designed for a 6 weight line and one…

07/29/2017

Bill Klco Good day to split some cane