Leather fly rod case
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Leather fly rod case
A mate of mine has an old Hardy Smuggler 8 piece fly rod that he wanted a leather rod case for.
I've never done one before so it was a bit of hit and miss with everything being done by hand and eye !
I've made the straps to fit the webbing on his fly bag and the top one can turn through 90 degrees so that it can be clipped onto a belt if required.
It needs a final polish but here it is hope you like it
and here's a couple with the rod......
I've never done one before so it was a bit of hit and miss with everything being done by hand and eye !
I've made the straps to fit the webbing on his fly bag and the top one can turn through 90 degrees so that it can be clipped onto a belt if required.
It needs a final polish but here it is hope you like it
and here's a couple with the rod......
Last edited by Robbi on Sun Sep 06, 2015 11:08 am, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: Leather fly rod case
Very nice Robbi. Very stylish.
Re: Leather fly rod case
That's lovely Robbi, I've done a bit of leather work in the past but nowhere near that standard, is that your trade?
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Re: Leather fly rod case
Thanks Guys
Paul D....no Sir, not my trade just a hobby that costs me a fortune and gives me sore hands
Paul D....no Sir, not my trade just a hobby that costs me a fortune and gives me sore hands
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Looks good "should last a life time"
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Re: Leather fly rod case
Oooooo! That is a thing of real beauty, I absolutely love it! Still got that fly wallet you gave me, lovely craftsmanship sir.
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Stunning Robbi
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I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
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Re: Leather fly rod case
Highly impressive Robbi, it's looks stunning.
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Pictures of the rod added to the original post.
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Re: Leather fly rod case
Superb work Robbi, it's a thing of real beauty and I think if Hardys see it, you will be getting a few orders.
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