Synthesis Series
My Synthesis Series of rods is complex yet uncomplicated. These blanks are made domestically here in the US for me, to my exact specifications. A technologically advanced fusion of parabolic and progressive fly rod tapers, blending my two previous series of rods without watering down the effectiveness and feel. Making use of advanced compound tapers, seamless and functional tip over butt ferrules and traditional e-glass. Not necessarily progressive or parabolic, the best of all synthesized into a new classic. The blank color is Sunrise Yellow, a bright lemon color that is a bit different than the color shown above.
Smooth and unhurried with quick recovery. Responsive tip, mid, and butt sections. You feel the cast and the fish.
68: A 6'8" 3wt 3 piece. The Blue Ridge Special. Small secluded mountain streams and brook trout. Sunrise yellow blank color
72: A 7’2" 4wt 3 piece. The Driftless Special. Delicate delivery and precise casting control. Sunrise yellow blank color
79: A 7'9" 4/5wt 3 piece. The General Practitioner is a general purpose trout and warmwater fly rod. Sunrise yellow blank color
8-6: An 8' 6wt 3 piece. The Big Stiffy. Hex hatch in Michigan or Smallmouth in Virginia. Available salt safe to chase snook, bonefish, and baby tarpon. Sunrise yellow blank color
Featuring:
Snake Brand snake guides bright or darkened
Classic and durable carbide or agate (+$30) stripping guides
Custom designed brass and nickel silver reel seat hardware made by Masatoshi Okui of KINEYA Reels
Flor Grade Portuguese cork grips and seats.
Ventilated grips are available on most rods. $50
Fine silk wrappings
Marine grade spar varnish
Mill finish aluminum tube with brass (when available) or anodized aluminum ends
Custom designed rod sock made by my mother-in-law!
Builders Choice wood seat. Optional wood species, micarta accents and seat inserts, and downlocking seats are also available.
Full accent tipping at each wrap available
Dual ring reel seat $75
How to order. I’m taking preorders for all rods above. Links to preorders are in the webstore where you can put a deposit on your rod model of choice. We’ll talk through the details on how you'd like your rod to be built. The balance will be due when the rod is complete and ready to be shipped. The wait time is usually 6-8 weeks and could be longer or shorter depending on supplies and styling. The best way is to contact me is to send an email.