Fly Rod Doctor Lou

Fly rod craftsman using a hand plane to shape bamboo strips at a rod-building workbench, surrounded by precision tools and rod components.
Fly rod repair expert holding a fully rebuilt fly fishing rod with a new cork handle in a workshop filled with rod-building tools and materials.
Fly rod repair expert using a micrometer to measure a bamboo strip at a rod-building workbench filled with tools, shavings, and fly rod components.
Experienced fly rod repair craftsman holding restored bamboo fly rods in his workshop, surrounded by rod-building equipment and tools.

Broken Fly Rods

Side-by-side comparison of a damaged bamboo fly rod and the same rod fully restored with new guide wraps, polished ferrules, and refinished blank.
Broken bamboo fly rod section with a visible split near a guide wrap, marked by a red pin and measured against a yellow ruler.
Close-up of a broken fly fishing rod ferrule with multiple splits, shown next to a metal ruler for scale.
A broken tip section of a bamboo fly rod showing splintered ends and a detached tip-top guide, displayed on a light stone background.
A disassembled fly rod reel seat with worn cork and aluminum hardware laid out on a wooden workbench labeled “Reel Seat.”
Four vintage fly rod sections laid out on a green felt surface, showing heavy wear, oxidation, and cracked guide wraps.
In-progress repair of a fly fishing rod handle secured in a workshop vise, surrounded by rod-building tools.

Repaired Fly Rods

A freshly restored fly rod with two tip sections, a clean cork grip, polished nickel silver reel seat, and wrapped guides, displayed on green felt.
A selection of repaired fly rods including bamboo and graphite builds, with cork handles and a fly reel, neatly arranged on a textured work surface.
A lineup of restored bamboo and graphite fly rods with cork handles, custom guide wraps, and ferrule work displayed on a textured mat.
Three restored fly rod sections laid out on a green felt surface, showing fresh guide wraps, clean finish, and fully aligned ferrules.
Close-up of two bamboo fly rod sections with clean guide wraps and polished nickel silver ferrules, displayed on a green felt surface.
Fully reassembled fly fishing rod with a repaired cork grip and matching brown blank sections laid out on a black surface.
Two bamboo fly rod sections with polished nickel silver ferrules and custom green and red guide wraps, laid out on a green canvas backdrop.
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Detailed image of a mayfly perched on a branch, showcasing its transparent wings, long tail filaments, and segmented body—important to fly fishing ecosystems.
A detailed close-up of a mayfly resting on the surface of blue-green water, often mimicked by fly fishing lures.
A mayfly with transparent veined wings and long tail filaments perched on a green blade of grass—an iconic insect in the fly fishing world.
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