Sawyer Fly Rod Co.

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Rochester, MN
Sawyer Fly Rod Co.

Finely Crafted Custom Rods
Made in Minnesota

09/24/2026

8' 3wt Troustsmiths ready for epoxy.

09/14/2026

8' 5wt designed in collaboration with Driftless Chapter - Ruffed Grouse Society to celebrate the release of Humble Forager Brewery Driftless Drummer IPA. This rod is built on Shane's latest ale blank, has a Struble bronze reel seat, and a custom maple burl insert from Alan Mock Custom Rods. Finished off with darkened hardware and olive silk wraps, with hints of light green and amber accents.

08/10/2026

A hot day, a cold river, and the best dry fly action of the summer. Ben Spitz and I hauled in nice browns all evening last night on a favorite stretch of the Root River.

06/04/2026

4wt FST glass ready for the Driftless. Translucent gray silk wraps with subtle hints of deep red at the ferrules. Ambuya insert, a Lemke reel seat, and a shopmade rod bag.
This special rod was made for in support of the 3rd annual Huddy's Hike. All proceeds go towards critical research into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) through the SUDC Foundation.

05/20/2026

4wt ready for epoxy

05/15/2025

Iconoglass 868 and simple Tire silk wraps... 2/4 sections done.

05/07/2025

My latest custom fly rod is available! 8' 5wt perfect for upper Midwestern trout waters. This NFC Iconoglass build features a Struble pepper reel seat, Mildrum st****er, black hardware, and amber silk thread accented in red and black. Also included is an aluminum case and a handmade bag sewn in my shop.

This rod package will be available at the 2nd annual Huddy's Hike benefit event on 6/8. All proceeds support and awareness for sudden unexplained death of children.

04/29/2025

An NFC 868 that demanded a new style. Stripped back to the grip and reel seat, now for some inspiration...

04/07/2025

Custom bag in the works. This is already looking good!

03/27/2025

NFC 5wt ready for epoxy and the custom package treatment. Mildrum st****er, silk wraps, and reel seat.

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Rochester, MN

Website

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SawyerFlyRods

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