Flex Coat Start to Finish Fly Rod Building

Flex Coat Start to Finish Fly Rod Building Book – Your Complete Guide from Blank to River

Written by Ryan Seiders and Dan Smith of Flex Coat, this 52-page book is packed with over 100 illustrations and decades of hands-on experience. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned builder, Start to Finish walks you through each stage of fly rod design and construction with clear, practical guidance.

Covers everything from selecting components to mastering finishing techniques—for both freshwater and saltwater fly rods. It’s a step-by-step manual built for builders who want to do it right. No fluff—just the real know-how from the crew that’s been at it for 50 years.