Leather fly rod case

[Robbi]

A mate of mine has an old Hardy Smuggler 8 piece fly rod that he wanted a leather rod case for.

I've never done one before so it was a bit of hit and miss with everything being done by hand and eye !

I've made the straps to fit the webbing on his fly bag and the top one can turn through 90 degrees so that it can be clipped onto a belt if required.

It needs a final polish but here it is hope you like it

















and here's a couple with the rod......

[Barbulus]

Very nice Robbi. Very stylish.

[Paul D]

That's lovely Robbi, I've done a bit of leather work in the past but nowhere near that standard, is that your trade?

[Robbi]

Thanks Guys

Paul D....no Sir, not my trade just a hobby that costs me a fortune and gives me sore hands

[Match Aerial]

Looks good "should last a life time"

MA

[Scott]

Oooooo! That is a thing of real beauty, I absolutely love it! Still got that fly wallet you gave me, lovely craftsmanship sir.

[LuckyLuca]

Stunning Robbi

[Marc]

Highly impressive Robbi, it's looks stunning.

[Robbi]

Pictures of the rod added to the original post.

[Wallys-Cast]

Superb work Robbi, it's a thing of real beauty and I think if Hardys see it, you will be getting a few orders.

Wal.