Leather Fly Rod Case And Matching Reel Case

[rusty521]

This is the latest case i have put together . i stamped a geometic pattern as a border and seperated the case in two colors, the darker color is 3 coats of Bison Brown Leather dye from Eco-Flo and the orange color is really GEl Antique Tan also by Eco-Flo. the length is 24 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. the finished leather is wrapped around a 2 inch PVC pipe. I used Tandy rivits to secure the carrying strap and top cap.All of it is hand sewen using the Saddle Stitch method.

The fly rod case is the same design stamp using the same dyes and stain and i used a contempory Bag Clasp sold by Tandy.

[fletch]

Looks great. Looks like what an Architect uses to carry his drawings around... hmm maybe you can make them dual purpose

[jamesg63]

Looks GREAT! I was approached recently about doing a REEL case. Like I said looks great

[jbird]

Very Nice Great work.

Josh

[Tina]

Beautiful work

One fishermen that walks proudly to his favourite fishing spot :-)

[TroyS]

Personally, I'm not into fly fishing, but I am into leather and that is one beautiful case!

[dustin29]

Nice looking case!! I would be proud to carry my fishing gear in it.

[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!

[rusty521]

Sorry I had not responded sooner, computer problems. The thickness of the leather is 4-5 oz. that thickness seem to work very well for me. Appreciate the comments.

[mikesmith648]

I really like the case...........beautiful.

For a critique if you like..........I would work on finishing the edges up.........would make it look even better than it already does!!......JMHO