Bannister Rods & Furled Leaders

Bannister Rods & Furled Leaders Furled Leaders and flyfishing tackle for small streams and rivers Furled leader and split cane fishing rods

15/11/2025

It takes a while for a system to evolve. My method of roughing out the cane and preparing it for bevelling took a while.Initially I would check the entire length of the culm for small defects, and then every split strip for things like insect and water damage, and if there were flaws would it be in....

I'll post that again.....With apologies to and for the confusion last time.Turns out I can put together a reasonable r...
13/07/2025

I'll post that again.....
With apologies to and for the confusion last time.
Turns out I can put together a reasonable rod, keep track of which stunning blank I'm working on not so much......
Anyways, a very nice 8ft 6in 5wt Western glass getting closer to the river.
stripper guide
guides
nickle silver reel seat
Flor grade cork handle
Burr English oak insert.
This one is heading for .company soon.

11/07/2025

Summer has certainly arrived.Thankfully some recent rain had lowered the water temperature and raised the level a bit,certainly enough to warrant a flyfishin...

Finally managed get out on the water again.Although with rising temperatures and dropping water levels that could be it ...
10/07/2025

Finally managed get out on the water again.
Although with rising temperatures and dropping water levels that could be it for a little while
Video up soon.

Setting out an 8ft 6in 5wt glass blankFor .company Snake brand guides and Agate stripper ringComplete a very nice look...
15/06/2025

Setting out an 8ft 6in 5wt glass blank
For .company
Snake brand guides and Agate stripper ring
Complete a very nice looking rod.

And the BFFI mug is still going strong...

I think according to Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsUSB charging in a van is pretty near the top....
25/05/2025

I think according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
USB charging in a van is pretty near the top....

Looks like the season for trout is about to begin.
28/04/2025

Looks like the season for trout is about to begin.

13/04/2025

A 7ft 4wt Fly rod. Built on a Livingston Fiberglass blank. With Snake brand guides. Perfect Agate stripper guide. Silk whippings with gold tippings And Bog oak reel insert Bog oak reel seat

Do like à clear silk whipping on a blonde rod.And the Agate goes very nicely with itA Garrison 201 nearly ready for the...
23/03/2025

Do like à clear silk whipping on a blonde rod.

And the Agate goes very nicely with it

A Garrison 201 nearly ready for the river.

16/03/2025

An 8ft, 4wt, 4pc carbon rod. This is a pre-production sample of a rod that was manufactured to Luke's design and specifications. An excellent all-rounder for st. . .

The weekend isn't all about casting.A good chance to meet up with friends and talk fishing ( a lot.... )As well as pic...
03/11/2024

The weekend isn't all about casting.
A good chance to meet up with friends and talk fishing ( a lot.... )
As well as pick up a things.
Thanks to JM for the thinnings.
Spalted Box from the banks of the Upper Wye, should make some interesting reel seats.

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