One thing that got me into lathe work was building fishing rods. I’ve always love the look of stacked birch bark. Birch bark offers a good grip without adding much weight, while looking unique. This offering is for one hand made birch bark fly rod handle. The handles work best in combination with cork or hardwood end caps and middles. These handles are a labor of love and take a long time to make. I’d happily make one for you if you are interested. The handles are made to order. Provide me with the thickness of your fly rod where the handle will sit and I will ream them to size. **birch bark handles have little lateral strength until they are epoxied onto the rods, where they become just as stable as cork. Treat it with care until the epoxy cures.**