Maniform Fly Rod Grips
by Mark Waldin Flycatcher Custom Fly Rods – I took an order for a custom fly rod yesterday from Dennis of Colorado. Really nice fellow. He was interested in maniform fly rod grips and what I thought about them. I do offer them on my custom rods but don’t have a lot of personal ‘use’ knowledge of them. I have read some reviews and comments and I could offer that as advice.
Dennis is wheel chair bound so his fly fishing is a bit different than other folks. I think a maniform my actually be useful to him. I think the pistol grip style can help with keeping rod control and I have seen many positive comments. I cautioned him that fit to the hand could be an issue. I plan to send him a grip and let him decide if the fit is good. If it is, I’ll build the rod with it. If not we’ll go with the reverse half well.
In any case Dennis going to get a beautiful rod. He ordered a Winston IIx 9ft 5wt. It will be outfitted with a nickel silver Struble reel seat with Fiddleback maple insert, REC recoil guides and tip top, and japanese silk thread wraps with trim.
Anybody have any insight into these maniform grips?
