Rod Rollup
While at the Western Fly Fishing Expo in Calgary, Alberta, this past weekend, I discovered a new product that is just making its way onto the market, and which I think is a real winner. It’s a rod rollup. Developed by Ken Whellem of Springbrook Fly Fishing, www.burfish.com, it will be marketed in the US by TFO. It holds up to 6 rods and will accommodate rods up to a 4-piece, 10 footer. Once rolled tightly and strapped, it is very sturdy, and according to the manufacturer can even be checked on an airline without rod damage. I have no experience with this item as yet, so I won’t give credence to the checked baggage claim, but I will say that it is a great piece of gear, and mine is headed for Argentina and Germany in the next couple of months—inside my checked bag. I will carry it all summer in the motorhome because it is lightweight, easily carried by the handle or strap, and certainly will protect my rods. Watch for this new item to be coming soon.
The rollup with 6 rods aboard, including a 10 foot 3-weight Hardy Zeinth destined for Argentina and Germany.
The rolled up rod rollup. Looks like a yoga mat,–maybe that will help get it on the airlines as a carry on. It’s very tight and compact, and quite strong, when tightly strapped.