G. P. Dabrowski

The Modern Classic ^TM reel
hand built by G. Dabrowski

Components for rod builders

In the hills of New England, Gary Dabrowski patiently constructs fine split bamboo fly rods in his shop along the banks of Cold Spring Brook. Like many others before him, he comes to the craft as an accomplished machinist and engineer. Produced on a strictly limited basis, these rods are lovingly hand crafted, one at a time, for enthusiastic customers. His one man small shop environment permits absolutely the strictest control over quality and finish. Other than guides, tip tops, and cork rings, every component part used to produce these rods are made in this fully equipped shop by hand, using precision equipment and the best materials available, offering one of the finest values for hand crafted best quality tackle to be had.

Several standard models are available. They are offered to satisfy the many needs of anglers. Primary among them are the Classic Series rods which are built in the traditional manner. Their best quality guides are wrapped onto the rod shafts with pure silk thread. The light weight down locking screw type or cap and ring type reel seats have hand formed and polished nickel silver butt cap and walnut insert. These rods are finished with a gleaming spar varnish coating. The popular Classic Series rod is available in two and three piece models from 6 to 8 feet in length. Actions are a modern progressive dry fly type.

The Quadrate or four sided rod is available built in the same manner as the Classic Series rods. Quadrates offer the discerning angler a sophisticated feel and an action which is considered crisper than a conventional six sided rod. Quadrates are available in two and three piece models in 7, 7 1/2 and 8 foot lengths.

The Freestone Tactical Rod; with it's impregnated finish is once again available. These are hexagonal section rods with a low maintenance impregnated finish and are supplied as two piece with a single tip.

Blanks are available for many of the rod models noted on following pages.

For information related to booking a rod order, refer to the Ordering page. Those anglers with special requirements are specificaly invited to inquire. No doubt we can build a rod to suit your needs.