RW Leatherworks

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RW Leatherworks

I create leather fly fishing gear. I specialize in bespoke rod and reel cases for classic and benchmade tackle. Ongoing training and mentorship with Arne Mason.

10/23/2026

One of Arne’s clients reached out asking for a slimline Wheatley slip - turns out I had a partially completed prototype that Arne had made for that specific client. I don’t stock the tan cowhide Arne used, so we went with a multi-color tan/British brown.
Consequently, slimline Wheatley slips now available.

10/07/2026

An Arne Mason small fly box in chestnut. I call it Slash.
The Italian chestnut I use is almost always clear of “range marks” (bug bites, scars, barbed wire scratches) so when something like this shows up I take note.
It’s funky, it’s unique. It’s a 1 of 1 never to be seen again. Let me know if you want it.

07/28/2026

A photo of the process.
Beyond the stitching and edge finishing and doing things TO is protection FROM. The photo here is how I protect the brass hardware from scrapes and protect the leather from the brass hardware during installation.

05/29/2026

A pair of 2.5” x 36” rod cases headed out to a grandfather and grandson who are leaving for a fishing trip across Europe.

05/06/2026

Busy busy. 5 clamshell reel cases heading to a wholesale customer. The velvet lined Hardy D style for a 1930’s Hardy Bougle in his private collection.

04/21/2026

Another custom order for some fly books. Two large books and then a HUGE one. Each page is 15” x 9”

Address

Portland, OR
97217

Website

http://rwleatherworks.com/

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