I'm not sure who decided flannel was a good idea, but it was probably Jacob, those Scottish genes. I can remember haphazardly putting together my original line up of rod bags. Near the top of the list was Flannel Lined Bags. It was the first or second order I received. It's still the most popular bag.
Read moreFitting Together
This morning I walked down into my basement with a load of wash in my hands. I carefully rounded the corner, noticing the bamboo blank currently in the saddle waiting to be wrapped. It was a little too close for comfort. I stepped over a box filled with thread and in-between the fly tying desk and epoxy/varnish/finishing desk, taking note that there isn’t currently a rod drying. Dust, ya know.
I’m not normally a graceful or agile person, more clumsy and hurried, but in the basement, there’s a need for considered steps. It’s in the best interest of our relationship.
Read moreWhat's Up With Ferrule Plug Pockets?
Example of tapered rod bag with FPP
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.
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