Life at the Speed of Nature
Small stream fly fishing is not the pursuit of gross poundage or bragging rights. It is a chance to escape. Find a place with no one else in sight for an interaction with something truly wild. A chance to enjoy the feel of a smooth cast. And hopefully catch a few fish along the way.
Welcome to Fly-fishin. This site is not a blog or forum; my goal is to create a resource that can help even the most savvy small stream aficionado. It is a repository of my thoughts, experiences, and stuff about small stream fly fishing that I run across and think is worth sharing. I grew up fishing small streams of Pennsylvania, moved to Upstate New York within easy reach of the Finger Lakes and Upper Delaware River Watershed, and now live in Florida where I ply the saltwaters of the Gulf Coast. So I hope you take a few minutes to check out my links, small stream fly rods, and other content . Thanks for stopping in.
Wood Grips Versus Cork Grips
To each his own, but for some fishermen, wood grips are superior to cork grips. I have fished wood grips for several years now and like them better all the time. I prefer them to be slightly smaller diameter than cork, but for me they provide much better feel. Some fishermen have reservations about their durability but gunstocks and boats are both made of wood and exposed to wet conditions, so a properly finished grip will outlast its owner. Check out www.phillipsrunflyrods.com for some nice wood grips.
Another objection to wood grips is the added weight. While most wood grips do weigh more than their cork counterparts a few rodbuilders have invented ways to minimize weight. On the small stream weight is not usually an issue since repeated power casting is not necessary.