Ok so the idea is to build a rod where all the components have been sourced locally, not imports but actually components made in the UK. I have the blank side of things taken care of thanks to Harrison, I am now on the hunt for reel seats and handles as well as guides (I think the guides might be the trickiest part).

So if you make any of the following, reel seats and handles then please do get in touch.

Thanks in advance.

Pete

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I think these are made in the UK:

Seymo Fishing Products

Pete

Pete

As requested, not sure where the cork trees were grown:

Rod Building Materials

I shall take a look at these. I like the idea of also source handles made from other materials. These are going to be fly fishing rods.

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Pete
I can supply you with reel seats, grips and guides
Mick

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Do you sell XL 50 blanks Mick ?

This is a dream - unless you use something truly weird and useless for the handle !

Nearest cork oaks - Portugal !

Merry Xmas

Steve P

When I was building my own rods, I'd purchase the cork from here:
Cork For the Angling Trade

That will be no then

Try Steve Parkes at AtomSix, he will have a UK blanks and reel seats for you.

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