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 $825
72: A 7’2" 4wt 3 piece. The Driftless Special. Delicate delivery and precise casting control. Sunrise yellow blank color $825
79: A 7'9" 4/5wt 3 piece. The General Practitioner is a general purpose trout and warmwater fly rod. Sunrise yellow blank color $825
8-6: An 8' 6wt 3 piece. The Big Stiffy. Hex hatch in Michigan or Smallmouth in Virginia. Sunrise yellow blank color $825
Featuring:
Snake Brand snake guides bright or darkened
Classic and durable carbide or agate 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 anodized aluminum ends
Custom designed rod sock
Builders Choice wood seat. Optional wood and micarta seat inserts, accents and downlocking seats also available.
Full accent tipping at each wrap $125
Dual ring reel seat $50