RK Bolt Rod Co

08/26/2026

Bighorn River. Landing the quarry. Guide rod. 2026.

08/24/2026

Bighorn River. The Guide rod. 2026.

07/18/2026

I rarely post on any social media, but I thought I'd post this. It might be of interest. This is my new tube top. Apropos to making everything on my rods (except guides) I make the tube hardware, too.

04/28/2026

Thank you to everybody for remembering my birthday. I am humbled that so many people were so thoughtful to take the time to post birthday wishes.

02/20/2026

12/13/2025

If you'd like to see and cast some of my rods in line weights from 3 to 6 in 2 and 3 piece configurations, I will be at:
The Fly Fishing Show, Pleasanton, California, Alameda County Fairgrounds February 27, 28 and March 1, 2026; and,
Fishermen's Spot, Burbank, California, March 14, 2026, and,
Pasadena Casting Pond, Pasadena, California, March 15, 2026.
Drop by, say hello and try out some rods.
See you there.

08/03/2025

This is 22 inch brown on a size 20 fly on the Bighorn with the 5 weight Guide rod. It is a miracle that browns near and at 2 feet rise to a dry fly at all. Yet, it is a regular occurrence on the Bighorn when the hatch is on. You can do this on bamboo, but it had better be made for it.

03/24/2025

Spring in California.

03/07/2025

After consultation with Sebastian Letelier, this will be the forward signature wrap for the Patagonia Guide rod.

03/05/2025

New bamboo thanks to David Serafin, Anglersbamboo. Can't get it all in the pictures. This should last for a few batches.