I just finished a couple of rods, one a Steffen 8' 3 piece 3/4 model and one of my bamboo rods utilizing a new material (at least I think it's new) that I haven't seen used before on fly rods. Stacked leather. Stacked leather has, as you all know, been used as a handle material for over a hundred years on fixed blade knives, hatchets, hammers, and perhaps other tools and has proven to be a very durable material over the years. I've long toyed with the idea of making rods with leather grips and finally got around to doing it. I unveiled my first offerings at this years Michi-Glass Gathering in Lovells Michigan a few weeks ago and they were met with quite a bit of interest. I just thought to share these pics with those who perhaps didn't see the post on this years gathering. I welcome all thoughts and observations.
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.