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BCFF Rod Building Class
BC Flyfishers is once again conducting a Fly Rod Building Class at the West Endicott Fire Station, 113 N. Page Ave., 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, first three Saturday in January 2025; 3rd, 10th,& 17th (and possibly one additional Saturday if needed). Cost $25.00 payable at first class. Participants will need to provide their own rod kits. Several places are listed at the bottom of this announcement where they may be purchased.
For the Club to move ahead with instructor and facility commitments we would like to hear from all interested participants as soon as possible and/or no later than 12/18/2025. Contact us at: bcflyfishers@yahoo.com
The instructor will be Joe Swam, a professional rod builder specializing in bamboo fly rods. Joe will provide the thread wrapping tools, epoxy, glues, and varnishes for use during the class. Participants will provide their rod blanks, handle, reel seat, guides and thread. You will need to acquire your kit before the first class so don’t wait!
Choosing a rod kit can be a bit confusing. For first time builders, selecting a rod for pan fish or trout (2 to 6wt) is a good choice. Some kits offer epoxy/glues for an additional price, which, are not needed for this class. The lead time on ordering your kit is important as some delivery times range from 10 days to three weeks.
There are many experienced Club members who would also be happy to assist anyone who is considering their first rod building project. Please let us know if you want to speak to a previous class participant about selecting a rod kit.
One useful tip is to choose kits with pre-matched components to reduce prep time and confusion.
Here are a few links to rod kit suppliers. Just click the link:
Top Fly Rod Kit Suppliers for Classes
GB Fly Shop – Fly Rod Building Supplies
| Vendor | Highlights | Link |
| Epic Fly Rods | Ready-to-Wrap™ kits include matched components and a 50-page illustrated build book—ideal for first-time builders. No sanding or drilling required. | Fly Rod Building Kits | Build A Fly Rod – Epic Fly Rod Kits |
| MRFC (Madison River Fishing Co.) | Offers customizable component packages (blank and reel seat sold separately). Great for intermediate builders who want flexibility. | Fly Rod Building Kits from MRFC.COM – Madison River Fishing Company |
| Hook & Hackle Company | Known for educational resources and support for fly rod building. Offers kits and individual components. | The Hook & Hackle Company |
| Lure Parts Online | Full kits with rod blank, guides, cork grips, reel seat, and more. Brands include Batson and PacBay. Good for bulk class orders. | Fly Rod Building Kits | Fly Fishing Rod Kits | Lure Parts Online |
| Jann’s Netcraft | Kits include epoxy, thread, brushes, and instructions—perfect for classroom use. Also offers casting and spinning rod kits. | Rod Building Kits | Jann’s Netcraft |
Speaker: James Walck, ” Mercer’s Missing Link – Don’t Leave Home Without It “
Thursday November 20, 2025 West Endicott Fire Station, 113 North Page Ave., Endicott, NY; 7:00 PM: Equipment table will be available for sale/donation/exchange starting at 6:30.
The November 20th meeting will feature Jim Walck from the Twin Tiers Five Rivers Club of FFI (Corning, NY) who will discuss an extremely effective and versatile fly pattern called Mercer’s Missing Link. Jim will begin with a bit of history around the origin of the fly and the strategy behind its design and construction. He will then demonstrate how incredibly versatile this pattern is using examples from some local waters as well as his trips into CO, WY, MT, ID & UT backcountry lakes. At the end of the presentation Jim will review his step-by-step for tying the fly.
So if you’re interested in learning about a unique fly pattern with the proven ability to catch Grayling, Brook, Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Golden trout, you won’t want to miss this talk – or the tying tips at the end.
Caught by a club member recently
Fishing Books for Sale
Hundreds of classic fishing books available from our member Chris Bloomer. If you are interested in checking out his collection, email me back here or give me a call at 607-727-1826 and I will get you in touch with Chris.
The collection can be viewed on the south side of Binghamton. Anthony
Call 1.406.222.9369
Please visit FFI National
Our Mailing Address
712 Elm St.
Endicott, NY 13760
