Wood Fly Rod Grips...

[kbproctor]

The rattan does make a classy grip. Wood does too, though.

I went to http://classiccustomwood.com/ and there is a big notice across the page that wood grips are not currently available.

I like the idea of turning my own. I could turn in basswood and wrap with rattan or in the more exotic woods and turn the matching seat insert at the same time.

[bobbyg]

That's a fine rattan handle and reel seat Mojo!
Perfect with the Hardy Featherweight!
Nice pic also!

Bob

[baitwaister]

I have been making wood, wood/cork, and wood/antler handles for quite awhile now. I too use Tru-oil to finish and have never had a problem with slippery feel. Wood doesn't have to be heavy. Many woods are fairly light and if they are heavy they can be bored out and add foam or cork arbors in to them. I have also made them from the bark of red fir and bull pine. Those are a little more difficult to deal with but come out very custom looking.

Also those grips that Cabelas used to offer were made by Steve Moran out of Spokane WA. He still builds custom rods with the wood handles and you might be able to buy one from him.

[kglissmeyer]

I have been making wood, wood/cork, and wood/antler handles for quite awhile now. I too use Tru-oil to finish and have never had a problem with slippery feel. Wood doesn't have to be heavy. Many woods are fairly light and if they are heavy they can be bored out and add foam or cork arbors in to them. I have also made them from the bark of red fir and bull pine. Those are a little more difficult to deal with but come out very custom looking.

Also those grips that Cabelas used to offer were made by Steve Moran out of Spokane WA. He still builds custom rods with the wood handles and you might be able to buy one from him.

Thanks, baitwaister, I'll try and track him down. Would love to do another custom with a wood handle.

Kelly.

[kglissmeyer]

I have been making wood, wood/cork, and wood/antler handles for quite awhile now. I too use Tru-oil to finish and have never had a problem with slippery feel. Wood doesn't have to be heavy. Many woods are fairly light and if they are heavy they can be bored out and add foam or cork arbors in to them. I have also made them from the bark of red fir and bull pine. Those are a little more difficult to deal with but come out very custom looking.

Also those grips that Cabelas used to offer were made by Steve Moran out of Spokane WA. He still builds custom rods with the wood handles and you might be able to buy one from him.

Thanks, baitwaister, I'll try and track him down. Would love to do another custom with a wood handle.

Kelly.

[baitwaister]

here is the link to Steve's web page.
http://www.stevemoranscustomrods.com/rods.html
If he can't help you, I can build you handle. You can e-mail me at dickross@hotmail.com.