Custom Rod Builder Showcase

Custom builder - César Galván from Guadalajara, México

Blank:  Batson XF864-4
Grip:  Cork Struble grade Flor
Reel seat: American Tackle
Insert: Exposed blank. Very cool!
Stripping Guide: American Tackle Titanium-Nanolite
Snake Guides:  REC single foot
Thread:  Gossamer Silk in Sage

A peek at César's rod building workspace.

Another fine custom fly rod from a Custom Fly Rod Crafters' friend.

Keep up the excellent work!

The New 'SALT' Series from Sage

OFFERING SALTWATER ANGLERS PRECISION AND POWER WITH THE SALT

WATCH THE VIDEO

For the incredibly diverse range of casting demands placed on the saltwater angler, the accuracy, strength and precision of Konnetic Technology® has enabled us to craft a fly rod like no other saltwater rod before it. The SALT is a fast loading, high line-speed salt-action rod that gives you the confidence to know that you’re ready for anything the salt can throw at you. Sight casting smaller flies out to nervous bones finning along the flat in only four inches of water? Quickly and precisely drop the fly where they’ll see it without spooking. Casting to tarpon that appear suddenly in a gusting wind? The SALT’s decidedly robust salt-action taper gives you the power to maximize today’s heavier fly lines to deliver flies of all sizes at all ranges with effortless precision.

Look for the new Sage blanks available at Custom Fly Rod Crafters in the near future!

Sage Xi3 Saltwater Fly Blank Sale!

Sage Xi3 Saltwater blanks are on Sale for 20% off!

Sage Xi3 blanks are going away!
Now for the remainder of the CFRC stock,
you can save 20%!

And still get a Free aluminum rod tube and rod bag!!!!
A $41.98 value!

Sage Xi3 Fast Action, Saltwater blank. G5 technology make these blanks lighter and stronger than the Xi2. Strong, fast-action, high-performance saltwater blank.
All Xi3 blanks are 4pc. Electric Blue color.

Discontinued series of Sage blanks, sale is for existing stock, no special orders or backorders.
NOTE: Although these blanks are discontinued, the lifetime warranty is still effective.

Sage VXP Blank Sale!

Sage VXP blanks are on Sale for 20% off!

Sage VXP blanks are going away!
Now for the remainder of the CFRC stock,
you can save 20%!

And still get a Free aluminum rod tube and rod bag!!!!
A $41.98 value!

Fast Action. The VXP combines the VT2's versatility with the performance and power of the renowned XP rod series. Exceptionally light, lively but still produces a high line speed for easy distance and wind penetration. Sage green color.

NOTE: Limited to stock on hand, no special orders.

Switch Rod Combo

CFRC is offering a Switch Rod Combo

If you have a hankerin' for getting into the 2-Handed/Switch game; here is the perfect opportunity at a very affordable price.

The Redington 'Dually' rod, couple with a Sage 2280 fly reel and a Rio 'Switch' or 'Chucker' line for under $490!

Redington 'Dually' fly rod

The Redington 'Dually' rod has received tons of positive feedback from novices and experts alike. The rod is super smooth and delivers on target. What more do you want? The price is only $249!

Sage 2280 fly reel

The Sage 2200 series of reels are a great value for a very durable and smooth operating fly reel for under $150.00!

Rio Switch or Chucker fly line

The Rio switch or chucker fly lines are a great compliment to this package. 

Check them out at Custom Fly Rod Crafters; each item is sold separately and to top it all off, we offer Free US shipping for all orders over $490!

Ask Flyrodcrafters - How to Use an Alcohol Lamp

How to Use and Not Abuse an Alcohol lamp

Besides the cleaning aspect, we use denatured alcohol in our alcohol lamps for singeing and for 'heat flowing' the finish which I don't recommend for the faint of heart. The heat flowing is something Lee (our master rod finisher) has used and she has developed a particular technique over the years and it scares the crap out of me; but that's another blog.

Anyway, I do use the alcohol lamp for singeing and sometimes if I'm not careful with my tag trimming, I have to deal with that piece of nylon thread sticking it's ugly little head out from under my wrap. Curses!

I use this technique to avoid the tag end:
Cut your thread at a angle with pulling pressure from you tap end fingers. I pull with my left hand and push the thread back against the thread line from where it was pulled under and then using a #10 scalpel I pull the blade across when the thread meets the wrap.

BUT!
If you do end up cutting badly and have a tag end, singe it with the alcohol lamp, let the thread ball cool and then you can take your burnishing tool and by applying pressure against the melted nylon and it will usually snap off. No matter whether you have a thread ball or not, I always burnish the thread wraps and I always burnish from outer edge to center of wraps.

The thread wrap is rotated/moved continuously through the flame, and I don't spend more than 1/2 second for each wrap! It doesn't take a lot of heat to ruin your thread wrap or even damage your blank. Be very cautious and careful when you are singeing.

By tilting the lamp it is sometimes easier to see the flame. I always put a dark background behind the lamp to see what the flame is doing. Alcohol flames are very clear and hard to see and that is a problem if you are not aware of the flame. You can leave the heat on the wraps too long very quickly.

CAUTION!
Never use anything butt Denatured Alcohol for fuel; do not use rubbing alcohol.

Introducing the NM Fish on Film Fest also known as NMF3!

Introducing the NM Fish on Film Fest also known as NMF3!


Produced By: Fish Enchantment & Where The River Runs
Hosted by: New Mexico Trout (Abq), Truchas Chapter TU (SF), Enchanted Circle TU (Taos)
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The New Mexico Fish on Film Fest NMF3 is a video competition that gives NM anglers the opportunity to show off their fishing and productions skills for the chance of your video to be included in the Film Fest and win BIG PRIZES! 

NMF3 Contest Timeframe: February 15th 2014-January 31st 2015.

Submit your videos to win big prizes! See the 'About' page and the check the 'Rules' and 'How to Win' pages at www.nmf3.com

Can't wait to see the videos, in the mean time submit your photos to the photo competition and start planning your video submission!



Thanks to all these great sponsors for making the NMF3 possible!

• Zia Kayak Outfitters
• Hobie Kayak
• Muskies For Life
• RIO PRODUCTS
• Simms Fishing Products
• Abu Garcia
• Berkley Fishing
• The Hopper Juan Dynamic Lures
• Jaw Jacker
• Goat Head Sole Spikes
• Fish Enchantment
• Where The River Runs
• Taos Fly Shop
• Custom Fly Rod Crafters
• Truchacabra MOFISH Rattle Baits
• Jewelry by Maurice.

Team NMF3 wishes everyone good and safe fishing for 2014!