A House Divided, Again...

March 6, 2018 Jillian Rash

If you're a regular reader of the blog, a friend of ours, or even just follow our journey on social media, you know that we live in a house divided.

Glass vs. Grass.

Thankfully, for the sake of our relationship, we agree on dry flies and reels.

This April is going to be a significant test for both of us, and our relationship, as our home of Pisgah Forest, NC is going to be taken over one weekend by bamboo builders and the next by glass geeks. We will be attending both events, together. Let's hope we both make it out alive!

What's Up With Ferrule Plug Pockets?

February 27, 2018 Jillian Rash

Recently, I've had a lot of questions about ferrule plug pockets on my rod bags.

1)Where do they go?

2)What's the closure system?

3)Which styles of bags can have a pocket put on them?

So, I figured I'd take a bit of time and answer some of these questions on here, in hopes to clear up some of the confusion.

Starting The Year Off Right

February 9, 2018 Jillian Rash

During the beginnings of this year, the rod shop at the Between Two Banks' household has been busy, partly from the inclement weather, but mostly due to work. A few of the projects include two C. Barclay fiberglass blanks, a few bamboo blanks in the process of being planed out, and most recently a commission build.

A few months ago, when the order for this rod was first placed, it was decided that this would be an original taper. There were many conversations, lot's of math, and a few sleepless nights, but in time a taper was born. Soon, demo blanks were being built and yard casting in 20 degrees began. Eventually, it all came together with a list of Between Two Banks signature tapers and finished 7'9" five weight.

Shout-Out Saturday {Two Fiberglass Rods}

January 20, 2018 Jillian Rash

A little over a month ago I convinced Jacob to turn to the "dark side," at least for a little while. Fiberglass builder and designer, Chris Barclay, put a few blanks up for grabs. With a little convincing, and a little arm twisting Jacob picked up a couple.