Backpacking Fly Rod Case

[rusty521]

I put together this 2 inch diameter 22 inches long fly rod case for my back packing trips so i would not end up breaking my small fly rod. I dyed the case using Tandys Caynon Tan dye and applied 5 coats of dye to achieve the color i wanted, I hand stitched the case using waxed white thread and attached the straps using brass rivits. Once i finished the case i sealed it with Fiebings " Tan Kote" and waterproofed it with Aussies Leather conditioner also made by Fiebings. Here are some photos. Thanks for looking at my work.

[MADMAX22]

Looks great Rusty. Thats alot of hand stitching but that thing should last ya for a very long time.

[wvcraftsman]

Nice work Rusty. Now we're waiting to see the matching reel case.

[abn]

Outstanding job. I love the color and the attention to detail in construction.

[rusty521]

Looks great Rusty. Thats alot of hand stitching but that thing should last ya for a very long time.

I thought about using lace with the double loop method but i figured it would not look as nice. thanks for your comment.

Nice work Rusty. Now we're waiting to see the matching reel case.

I working on that i just have to figure out a nice design that is not to bulky.

[rusty521]

Outstanding job. I love the color and the attention to detail in construction.

It took some playing around with different colors of dye before i found what i was looking for. i was once told by a customer when i first started working on fly rod cases that the details were important, he figured that if he spent a ton of money on a fly rod he wanted to place it in a case that looked good and the details were very important, i agree. tahks for your comment.

[longlivealfred]

hi rusty, really nice work! i too agree with you and your customer about the importance of the details. i figure its those details that show the intent of its maker, If its primarily meant to be a high quality item, the times going to be spent on those nice details. do you mind me asking how long the stitching took you? i fear with my stamina i could only manage 8 odd inch's at a time and then require a semi substantial break to recover Obviously though as it looks so good it was naturally time well spent! bye

[rusty521]

hi rusty, really nice work! i too agree with you and your customer about the importance of the details. i figure its those details that show the intent of its maker, If its primarily meant to be a high quality item, the times going to be spent on those nice details. do you mind me asking how long the stitching took you? i fear with my stamina i could only manage 8 odd inch's at a time and then require a semi substantial break to recover Obviously though as it looks so good it was naturally time well spent! bye

Thanks for your comments, i did the stitching over a period of three evenings, a total time of about 3 and a half hours, i would do a little then take a break, then come back and do some more. I have never tried to do it in one sitting, i always figures that i would make to many mistakes that way. since i wasnt in a hurry i was not to concerned with the sitiching time. i spend more time figuring out the color and then getting the leather work done.

[longlivealfred]

Well it certainly looks like it was worth the effort! I know what you mean about doing alot in 1 sitting and making mistakes, i know when my concentration wains ever so slightly im liable to go a bit too sloppy, isnt worth the risk in the longrun. Anyways, hope it works a treat on your trips. bye

[tylerbrinks]

What thickness of leather did you use for each item? I'm thinking of doing a very similar project - tube and reel case - and I'm not sure what thickness or type of leather to use.

Thanks for the input, and nice work!

[Trox]

I put together this 2 inch diameter 22 inches long fly rod case for my back packing trips so i would not end up breaking my small fly rod. I dyed the case using Tandys Caynon Tan dye and applied 5 coats of dye to achieve the color i wanted, I hand stitched the case using waxed white thread and attached the straps using brass rivits. Once i finished the case i sealed it with Fiebings " Tan Kote" and waterproofed it with Aussies Leather conditioner also made by Fiebings. Here are some photos. Thanks for looking at my work.

Nice job, This is a project I will do too when I have some spare time for it. I would have used a 45 degree angle on the joint before gluing and sewing it together. Its best done with an French edger. Nice work.

Tor

[jessebeckham]

Nice! I just finished one a couple months ago. Almost exactly the same, except for 4.5' long... Needless to say, after the hand stitching, took about a week for my fingers to straighten out.