Flat Creek Rods

I always love to build out a Tom Morgan glass rod and unfortunately, this 8' 5wt is the last of my available Morgan stash. In partnership with Trout Unlimited's Western Regional Rendezvous, this rod is headed to a lucky customer! This rod features a beautiful piece of shop turned box elder that has a few hints of red to match the blank. The Garrison style down locking hardware, Ritz style grip, red silk wraps with a few accents, and a stunning red-banded agate make this rod a classic. I hate to see this one leave the shop!

It’s been a busy few weeks in the rod shop! This spring the Bosque Chapter of TU held a fundraising auction and Flat Creek Rods donated a gift card towards a custom build. The winner selected this Kabuto 2wt! This sweet little rod features a flame-kissed bamboo insert, clear silk wraps, and a beautiful agate guide. This was a fun build that will be staying right here I. New Mexico!

I’m loving these Steffen builds lately. This 6’9” 2/3wt is headed to a new customer in New Mexico and will be right at home chasing cutts in the high country! Lacewood seat, Snake Brand thin wire guides, red silk wraps and a sweet rod bag from complete the setup.

This Livingston Rod Company YS glass 3wt is headed to Seattle! The build features a beautiful shop turned walnut insert, red silk wraps, and a classic mildrum stripping. This YS model is something special!

This classic Sage GFL 6 wt is headed to Idaho! Mesquite insert with Lemke Garrison style hardware, black and red wraps finish out this rod. The photos don’t show off the richness of the blank and wraps!

I must say, there are some fine blanks on the bench this month. Left to right, 8’ 5wt Tom Morgan, 6623 Kabuto, 6’9” 2/3 Steffen, and a 9’ 3wt Livingston YS! These will be fun to build and deliver!

This fine Steffen 7'3" 3 weight is staying local in NM! It'll see some great times in the high country later this summer! This rod features a lacewood insert, red silk wraps with tipping, and a beautiful red banded agate.

Bosque Chapter Trout Unlimited Annual Fundraiser

Please help support the Bosque Chapter of TU and visit their online auction. You can even bid for a $250 credit towards a custom Flat Creek Rod!

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Bosque Chapter Trout Unlimited Annual Fundraiser

Happy Earth Day! I’m thankful for this little spot on the map!

Epic final weekend of skiing in Washington with new friends! The clouds cleared enough on day two for a brief glimpse of Mt. Rainer!

Despite the wind, it was a fine day on the Rio.

Tip topping!

I’ll be finishing up a handful of repairs this week…then starting on some fresh builds. Keep your rods safe out there!

Taking a few minutes to look back on an awesome February. Aimee and I both celebrated another year around the sun! Good times were had, fish were caught, and fresh turns were made! Now for a few weeks of recovery…..

Great way to start out 2023!

Here are a few of my favorite builds from 2022! Each build tells a story and I’m grateful for connections and friendships that have been made through these fly rods. Thank you all for a great 2022! Happy New Year!

Photos from Flat Creek Rods's post

Last rod of the year is ready to leave the shop! Another 7’6” 4wt graphite featuring a beautiful piece of lacewood. This one is staying in New Mexico!

This fun little 7’6” 4 wt graphite is ready to leave the shop! The customer requested rainbow wraps and purple heart wood insert turned out great! This one is staying in New Mexico.

Stay tuned for something special getting ready to leave the shop featuring vintage Gudebrod ‘rainbow’ thread and a purple heart insert.

This 7’3” 2/3 wt Steffen is ready to leave the shop. Shop turned spalted maple seat with Lemke hardware, and red Kimono silk wraps round out this rod. This one is staying in New Mexico!

A fine pair of reels and great company top off a day on the water!

Cold sunset…..

Nice evening to wrap a Steffen!

Another happy customer! Chris picked up his 4 wt yesterday and also had time for a casting lesson!

My buddy at Los Pinos helped me pick out this sweet Ross Animas reel to match up with this 7’6”4wt. The customer should be pleased!

A few quick shots of a sweet little 7’6” 4wt graphite rod that’s leaving the shop this week.

We have been fortunate to see some beautiful sunsets over the last few weeks.

Family time in CA!❤️

Got to spend a few hours today with this fine Morgan 3wt and a classic Hardy made SA reel.

Small stream dreams… RGCT, McFarland 3wt, and a Hardy reel.

Another happy customer! Scott finally picked up his classic Sage LL 7114! # sageflyfish

New Mexico sunsets……..

Sunday cork sort

This sweet little 6'6" 3wt Kabuto is shipping out to a new customer in Connecticut! When Chad Wilde reached out to me about building out this Yasuyuki Kabuto blank he wanted a simple build with colors similar to the hemlock trees that line the brooks he fishes in the northeast. The wraps are Gudebrod dark green, gun smoke, and dark brown. A spalted maple insert with Lemke hardware and a Joe Arguello agate round out the build. This was a fun build to plan out and watch come to life! A special shout out to Curtis Bayer for the connection!

Last fall I spread my dad’s ashes on the top of Tres Orejas overlooking Taos and the gorge. Tonight as Aimee and I watch the sunset over Tres Orejas and Cerro Pedernal, I can help but think my dad is watch over us!

Here are a few more shots of this classic Sage LL. This 7'11" 4 weight is a dry fly dream. I've had this blank in my inventory for many years and planned on keeping it. However, one of my long time customers was trying to find a classic LL and we worked out a deal. I'm sad to see this one leave the shop but know it will be going to a good home! The details are as follows: reel seat insert is Texas white oak, snake brand guides, beautiful agate by Joe Arguello, all wrapped in Gudebrod nylon. Thanks for looking!

High country weekend!

Sneak peek at an original Sage LL that will be finished up this weekend!

Beautiful day on the water….