The Custom Build
My Fly Rods only feature high quality components. Starting with the Blank, I will only build on blanks that feature a warranty and the manufacturer of blanks has a solid reputation in the industry. Reel Seats used are typically Joel Lemke Brand or an equal, USA made. I turn and finish all of my own Wood Inserts and the species of wood is an Option for the customer to choose. I use Flor Grade Cork and I also turn all my own grips, which the style and size is another customer Option. Rod Guides starting with the Stripper Guide, Agates can be another Option, or several styles of Quality Stripper Guides are available. Running Guides and Tip Top are Snake Brand. Winding Checks are Nickel Silver or TiC. Hook Keepers are standard unless not required by Customer. Wrapping Thread can be either Silk, Nylon or Polyester, color and type of thread is also another customer Option.
My builds are backed up by a full workmanship warranty. If any part of the assembly of the build fails, I will fix that at my cost. Example, reel seat falls apart, I'll rebuild or replace it. Knock a guide off, I'll replace it. Blanks that I build on do carry a manufacturer defect warranty, what is not covered is a "stupidity break", close it in a car door. It happens to everyone at some point and the broken section can be remade at a nominal cost.
My object is to create a fly rod that you have dreamed of owning and I will not build and put my name on any rod that I myself would not be proud to fish and say "I built this"
Fiberglass Rods:
From small stream light line rods to warm/saltwater rods heavyweight line rods, anything is possible with Fiberglass. Pricing ranges from $450 to $800 US Dollars depending on: Blank, Length, Line Weight and Components. My most popular builds fall into 3 categories:
Small Stream Trout Rods: 6ft to 7ft, 2wt to 4wts.
Large water Trout 8ft to 8'-9" length 4wt to 6wts (my favorites)
Heavier Weight Trout/Bass/Pike 8'-6" to 8'-9" 7wt to 10wts
All builds are Custom, built to customer specifications. All builds include a Cloth Rod Sock and Aluminum Tube.
Carbon Fiber Fly Rods
The majority of my Carbon Fiber builds are done on CTS blanks, typically from 8'-6" to 11'
Standard Trout, Euro Nymphing, and Heavy Weight Saltwater Builds. Pricing ranges from $600 to $900 US Dollars depending on Blank, Length, Line Weight and Components.
All builds are Custom, built to customer specifications. All builds include a Cloth Rod Sock and Aluminum Tube.
Gallery
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Available Inventory Fiberglass bUILDS
Click on the pictures below for a larger image and description of each.From Right to Left:Here is a recently finished up McFarland 8ft 5wt 3pc Yellow E Glass, with Spigot Ferrules Rod Build Features:Joel Lemke LC-7 Uplocking Skeleton with a shop turned Cocobolo Insert, shop turned Flor Grade Modified Western Grip, Struble Winding Check, Hook Keeper, Joe Arguello Agate (Red/Orange color) Stripping Guide, Followed by Snake Brand Universals and matching Snake Brand Tip Top. Wrapped with Pac Bay Sunrise Nylon, trimmed at Ferrule Wraps with Red. All Hardware is Black Nickel.Rod is priced at $500, will include shipping if sent to a USA Address, all others, email for quote.
Next up is a Livingston Western Glass in Black 8'-6" 4wt 3pc, this is one of the best casting 4wts that is longer than 8ft.Build features: Lemke LC-7 Retro Skeleton with a shop turned Juniper Insert, shop turned Flor Grade Modified Western Grip, Struble Winding Check, Pac Bay XB Stripping Guide, Snake Brand Universals for the running guides and tip top. Wrapped in Pro Wrap Nylon Oak Leaf Green with Pro Wrap NCP Sunset Tipping. All hardware is Bright Nickel.Priced at $525, includes shipping to USA addresses and Aluminum Tube and sock are included.Pictures below.All come with Aluminum Tube (Livingston is Sold)
Available Inventory Carbon builds
Click on the pictures below for a larger image and description From Right to Left:
CTS Affinity X 8'-6" 3wt 4pc, Forest Green Colored Blank , Demo Rod $325CTS Affinity X 8'-6" 5wt 4pc Plum Colored Blank, New Rod $400Guide Service
The W. Jude Fly Rod Company also offers Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Trout and Bass on the Fly
I do limited bookings through out the season for beginners and traveling Anglers
Wade Trips, Half Day and Full day
Local waters include but not limited to: Battenkill, Schroon and Walloomsac Rivers for Trout Fly Fishing. We also have a large amount of water on the Hudson River for Smallmouth Bass that can be waded.
Pricing: 1/2 Day Wade Trip 1 Person $200, one additional Angler add $100.
Full Day Wade Trip 1 Person $325, one additional Angler add $150.
Note: For parties of 3 or more Anglers, a second Guide will be utilized, its not fair to the clients nor the guide to be spread out between 3 Anglers. Your paying us to take you fishing, and you should receive the best service possible.
Float Trips, Half Day and Full Day
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I own a Scadden Fishing Raft that holds 2 People, so my float trips are reserved for one Angler. Depending on time of year and water flows, I can provide this service for 1/2 Day or Full Day trips. Trout and Bass Fly Fishing. Some of the river systems can be a float and wade trip while other places we won't get out of the boat. Safety is First! Life Jacket is required if in the boat!
Pricing: 1/2 Day One Angler Only $225
Full Day One Angler Only $375
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