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Established January 2009

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    • Home
    • About
    • Ondawa Series
    • The Build
    • Gallery
    • Instock Blanks
    • Availbable Fiberglass Builds
    • Available Graphite Builds
    • How to Order
    • Guide Service
    • Contact W. Jude

    Established January 2009

    • Home
    • About
    • Ondawa Series
    • The Build
    • Gallery
    • Instock Blanks
    • Availbable Fiberglass Builds
    • Available Graphite Builds
    • How to Order
    • Guide Service
    • Contact W. Jude
    • …  
      • Home
      • About
      • Ondawa Series
      • The Build
      • Gallery
      • Instock Blanks
      • Availbable Fiberglass Builds
      • Available Graphite Builds
      • How to Order
      • Guide Service
      • Contact W. Jude

      Established January 2009

      • Home
      • About
      • Ondawa Series
      • The Build
      • Gallery
      • Instock Blanks
      • Availbable Fiberglass Builds
      • Available Graphite Builds
      • How to Order
      • Guide Service
      • Contact W. Jude
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        • ABOUT

          Welcome to the W. Jude Fly Rod Company

          Custom Built Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Fly Rods

           

          Fiberglass

          Custom builds start with High Quality Blanks of either E Glass or S2 Unidirectional Glass.

          Builds are done on the following Blanks:

          Livingston Rod Company

          CTS Composite Tubular Systems

          Steffen Brothers

          Epic Swift Fly Fishing

          Tom Morgan Rodsmiths

          McFarland Rod Company

          Kabuto

           

          Carbon Fiber

          Custom Builds start with High Quality Blanks of High Modulus Carbon Fiber

          Builds are done on the following Blanks:

          CTS Composite Tubular Systems

          Livingston Rod Company

           

           

           

        • Ondawa Series

          I am pleased to offer my own designed series of rods, The Ondawa Series.

          The first two are a 7'-9" 3pc 4wt and a 5wt. Rod blanks are rolled in the USA and are constructed of black Uni S2 fiberglass. As with my other builds, all finished rods will be built with USA-made rod components.

          Both models underwent several months of prototype testing before the final two tapers were selected. I was after a 7'-9" 3pc in both a 4wt and 5wt that would be at home on small-to-medium rivers.

          I wanted both rods to be able to do several different things well, from fishing dries, dry/dropper rigs, swinging wets, and fishing streamers, but both needed a smooth casting profile: A pleasure to cast, easily able to place the offering where you are looking, and offer a great experience hooking, playing, and landing fish.

          I believe these two models will offer that:

          • The 7'-9" 3pc 4 wt is a medium-flex taper best suited for dries, dry/dropper rigs, and wet flies. DT4 lines are suggested. While it will cast lightweight streamers, the 5wt is better-suited.

           

          • The 7'-9" 3pc 5 wt is a medium-fast taper best suited for dries, dry/dropper rigs, wet flies, and streamers. DT5 lines are suggested.

          Both Models are available for custom features available on my other builds. Your choice of:

          • Reel seat skeleton
          • Shop-turned wooden insert
          • Grip size and style
          • Agate or Standard stripping and running guides

           

          Pricing

          $550 USD for models with a standard stripping guide and $575 USD for an agate upgrade.

          Please see the Contact Page for questions and ordering.

           

          The 794-3 with Bright Nickel Lemke Hardware and Redwood Burl Insert

          ONDAWA: One of 2 Native American names for the Battenkill, where the series was developed and tested

          The 795-3 with Black Nickel Lemke Hardware and Box Elder Burl Insert

          794 with a Modified Western Flor Grade Grip, Medium Green Wraps and Snake Brand Universals.

          The Label for the Ondawa Series, I was shooting for a somewhat Retro Look. Labels are placed at the 18" mark from the bottom of the butt section

          795 with a Modified Western Flor Grade Grip, Dark Green Wraps and Snake Brand Universals

          794 with a JE Arguello Agate, available on upgraded builds

          XB Standard Stripping Guide in Black Nickel, Bright Nickel Stripping Guides also available.

        • 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"

          Livingston Western Glass 8ft 9in 4wt 4pc

          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.

          CTS Affinity X 11ft 3wt Euro Nymphing Rod.

          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

          Click on the Picture Below to view some of my work 

          Barclay Glass 733-3
          Livingston Western Glass 898-4 Blue
          CTS Quartz 764-3 Seaweed
          CTS Quartz 863-4 Olive
          Epic 990 Nude (built for Pat Cohen)
          Epic 580-3 Nude
          McFarland 693-3 Clear
          Kabuto Yellow Glass 664-3
          Livingston Western Glass 865-3
          Livingston Western Glass 865-3 Olive
          Livingston Western Glass 897-4 Brown
          Livingston Westren Glass 894-4 Clear
          Livingston Glass 703-3 Black
          Tom Morgan Rodsmiths Streamer Special 866-4
          Steffen Brothers 795-2, 836-2
          CTS Affinity X 905 P2000
          Livingston Western Glass 866-3 Olive
          Livingston Western Glass 894-4 Clear
          CTS Affinity X 1103-4 Euro Nymphing Rod
          Livingston Western Glass 895-4 Black
          CTS Quartz in Shine 764-4
          CTS Quartz in Shine 866-4
          CTS Quartz in Go Green Pearl 867-4
          CTS Quartz in Tea 864-4
          Epic 686-4 in Amber
          CTS Quartz in Burnt Orange 863-4
          Livingston S2 Glass 863-3
          Livingston S2 Glass 864-3
          Livingston S2 Glass 895-4
          McFarland Yellow E Glass 805-3
          Diamondglass S2 605-2
          Livingston S2 Glass 703-3
        • Current Blank Inventory

          Current inventory of blanks that can be reserved

          Please note, I do not sell blanks as a general rule, sorry.

          Fiberglass:

          Livingston Western Glass:

          863-3 (1) Black S2 Glass

          864-3 (1) Clear S2 Glass

          895-4 (1) Stealth Grey S2 Glass

          866-3 (1) Brown S2 Unidirectional Glass

           

           

          CTS Quartz:

          888-4 (1) Tea Crystal Glass, S2

          866-4 (1) Tea Crystal Glass

          705-3 (1) Tea S2 Glass

           

          McFarland Rod Co:

          693-3 (1) Clear S2 Glass

          763-3 (1) Clear (1) Black S2 Glass

           

          Diamondback DiamondGlass:

          605-2 (1) Black S2 Glass (original Vermont made blank)

           

          Fenwick:

          765-2 (2) NOS Blanks

           

          J Kennedy Fisher:

          765-2 (1) Fisher Brown E Glass NOS

          866-2 (1) Fisher Brown E Glass NOS

                                                      

           

                                                       

          Carbon:

          CTS:

          Affinity X 910-4 (1) Gloss Green

          Affinity X 905-4 (4) Golden Plum

          Affinity MX 864-4 (3) Golden Olive

          Affinity M 904-1 (1) Golden Plum

          Vintage 905-4 (3) Gloss Dark Olive

          Vintage 865-4 (2) Gloss Dark Olive

           

          Diamonback (Vermont Rolled Blanks)

          Diamondback Classic Trout 8'-0" 4/5wt 2pc Grey Spigot Ferrule

           

          Pacific Bay:

          TRF 905-4 (1) Plum NOS blank rolled by Tallon

        • Available Fiberglass builds:

          McFarland Ameriglass 8'-6" 5wt 4pc, Priced at $550 plus shipping.
          Build features: Lemke LC-7 Up Locking Seat with a Cocobolo Burl Insert, Modified Western Grip (both the Cocobolo insert and grip are shop turned), Stuble Agate Stripping Guide, Snake Brand Universals and matching Tip Top. All hardware is Black Nickel. Rod is wrapped with Gudebrod Goldenrod Nylon and Trimmed in Green. As with all builds, Aluminum Tube and Rod Sock are included.
           

        • 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 $325
           

           

          CTS Affinity X 863-4 Deep Gloss Green
        • How It Works

          How to order

          1

          Please reach out to me via email or a phone call. If you see a blank in my inventory that interests you it can be reserved or a blank can be ordered. I will also build on a customer supplied blank on a case by case basis.

          Since I am a small volume custom builder, I do not keep a large inventory of blanks on hand. Its easy enough for me to find and order the blank you want your rod built on, it just may take several weeks for me to receive it. Once I have the blank, the build will normally take about 2 to 3 weeks to complete.

           

          2

          Payment

          I require a 50% Deposit of the total cost of the build. Deposits can be made via Pay Pal or Personal Check.

           

          3

          Delivery/Shipping

          Once build is complete, I will contact you for final payment and shipping notification. Rods are shipped fully insured and will require a verified mailing address. I use USPS Priority Mail or USPS International Mail.

           

        • Guide 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 $225, one additional Angler add $150.

          Full Day Wade Trip 1 Person $375, one additional Angler add $200.

           

          Note: For parties of 2 or more Anglers, a second Guide will be utilized, its not fair to the clients nor the guide to be spread out between 2 Anglers. Your paying us to take you fishing, and you should receive the best service possible.

           

          Float Trips, Half Day and Full Day

          A small tagline

          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 $275

          Full Day One Angler Only $450

        • Contact Us

          Don't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.

          Just as a note, I am not a "Full Service Fly Shop" and business hours are for phone correspondence only.

          I do allow by Appointment Only Visits to the shop

          Ballston Spa NY 12020
          Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm EST
          Saturday 8am to 4pm EST
          Sunday Closed, email only
          518-588-6128
          518-588-6128
          ssfd123@nycap.rr.com
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