Custom Rod Sleeves
Finally! A Fly Rod Sleeve That Fits
You know how it goes … it’s either too long or too short, but never just right – that is until now.
I tracked down the material used to make those “Rod Socks” you find in all the big box stores, and then I set about to make some for myself! They do the job so well, and turned out so good with my design alterations, I decided there may be a fly fisher, or a few, that could use my custom fit Fly Rod Sleeves.
How are Rod Sleeves Different From Rod Socks?
That requires a long answer, but I did think about it for a long time. The first thing I thought about was how short those Rod Socks come up every time. Good luck trying to find one that is long enough for a fly rod! Imagine if you are a nymph rod user, or a spey caster! You need even longer socks, which don’t exist.
I did try Trexstle and Loon socks, but they had problems too. Again just a smidge too short or too long in the case of Trexstle. And those folded down openings? With bungee? They catch on your rod’s guides coming and going. That isn’t good!
And those colors you find off the shelf or from Trexstle or Loon? Ehhhh gads. I found clear, and that solves that. Not only do you not have to deal with whacky colors anymore, you can see your rod THROUGH the sleeve! That’s why I say, “Rod Sleeves are clearly better!”
Lastly, that mouth. I always catch guides on my rod when pulling off ANY SOCK, and you know when we fight that the most? We fight getting the SOCKS off when the fish are around, your rod is still in the SOCK and in your gunnels. You shake your rod, contort it and twist it to try and get the SOCK that is hung on your guides OFF and casting. Terrible. Slow. A waste of time. I have COMPLETELY DONE AWAY with the folded over mouth. Gone! The end is open and exposed, coated with an anti-fray rubber, and THAT IS IT! The Rod Sleeve slides off and on smoothly. If YOU THINK the mouth needs mods, be my guest.
THE BENEFITS OVER OTHER ROD SOCKS
- Custom Cut Lengths for your rod sleeves starting at 6-feet
- Clear so that you can see the rod inside
- Open mouth so the guides don’t hang up
- Protects our biggest investment
- Quiets rod rattles in the gunnels
- UV protection
- Gives your rod a fighting chance against unexpected impacts
Fly Line Management Fly Line Mat - Clint V.2.0
A Texas Made Product Shipping Globally
Fly fishing line management has never been easier than with the Clint Fly Line Mat! This fly line mat is the longest and narrowest mat on the market today. That makes it perfect for boats and skiffs with limited distance between casting platform feet and gunnel edge, or where you stand on deck and your gunnels. It measures 6" by 36" and is the only mat currently made that includes measure marks embedded on the surface! At 36-inches - this mat is easy to hit with your fly line. There is no need to look and aim at the mat. Just know where it is and STRIP! Much more convenient and longer lasting than a basket or bucket.
I make and sell these myself, here in Texas, and have been selling them for five years on this website. I have had many testimonials and reorders over the years, and I have refined this product to make it better over the years. Most fly fishing guides purchase TWO Clint mats, one for each side of their casting platform. That prevents the need to move the mat if the angle to the wind changes on the bow.
The Clint fly line mat, and all mats I sell here are guaranteed against defects in workmanship forever. Be sure to check out the other two models, the "Rounder," and the "Texas Tickler" for your specific needs.
Made by PoPs in TEXAS USA.
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