Here is will I will list some fly fishing accessories I'll have available. Quality hand made reel cases made of canvas or leather & wool lined, classic fishing bags, cotton flannel rod bags, etc, etc. All of these accessories are made in my shop by me & my dad, Bill Lantzy. Of course I'm biased, but he is a very experienced craftsman with an eye for accuracy & quality. Since we've spent many years standing in a stream with a fly rod, we know what we want to achieve when designing & making these accessories. Without Dad's efforts these item wouldn't be possible. He is the reason I can provide unique, quality fly fishing accessories.
Payment is in US currency only by check, money order, or Paypal. Your items ship as soon as your check clears. Ordering is easy! Just email me your list of items, along with your shipping address, & I'll reply promptly with a confirmation.
(Offerings are subject to change in price or withdrawn without notice.)
Please note: while I try to keep a good supply of these accessories in stock, there may be instances where you'll have to wait while we make your items for you. These are not mass-produced. Each item is made in my shop to our exacting standards.
Payment is in US currency only by check, money order, or Paypal. Your items ship as soon as your check clears. Ordering is easy! Just email me your list of items, along with your shipping address, & I'll reply promptly with a confirmation.
(Offerings are subject to change in price or withdrawn without notice.)
Please note: while I try to keep a good supply of these accessories in stock, there may be instances where you'll have to wait while we make your items for you. These are not mass-produced. Each item is made in my shop to our exacting standards.
For even more angling accessories please visit the Leather Accessories page. From clam shell reel cases, leather fly wallets, to leather-covered rod tubes each item is made completely by hand, from start to finish one stitch at a time.
"I am absolutely completely satisfied with the craftsmanship, the fit, and the appearance of your work. My wife typically sews my rod bags and she too was blown away by the quality of the material, the stitching, and the design that went into the bag with the loop sewn in to assist with getting the rod out of the tube. Please use this testimonial in any way you can as having researched aftermarket options, your product(s) may just be not only of equal to better quality but the best value out there."
-Steve in Ohio
-Steve in Ohio
the mini pack
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Here is one of the most convenient accessories you can have for keeping all your essential fishing items in one place. This canvas Mini Pack is also perfect for those times when you’re going light & don’t want to wear a vest or carry a fishing bag. This is a truly unique fishing accessory - there's not another like it anywhere.
With four expandable, accordion-style pockets, each with a velcro closure, it can hold just about all the essentials you’ll need along the water: tippet spools, leaders, floatant, nippers, a small fly box, etc. There’s room enough in here for everything. Since each pocket has it's own closure you can access only the pocket you need at any time without worry about anything falling out of the pack when open. Two snap closures on the flap allow you to keep it closed securely no matter how much it expands or how full you fill it. The swivel hook allows you to attach it to your vest, shirt, or belt. It can be hung from a lanyard & it could possibly even fit in a shirt or pants pocket, too.
There’s even a back pocket on the pack for holding your hemostats, pliers, or other hook-removing tool. A strap keeps the tool secured in the pack, but easily pulls open for quick access when taking a hook out of a fish’s mouth.
With four expandable, accordion-style pockets, each with a velcro closure, it can hold just about all the essentials you’ll need along the water: tippet spools, leaders, floatant, nippers, a small fly box, etc. There’s room enough in here for everything. Since each pocket has it's own closure you can access only the pocket you need at any time without worry about anything falling out of the pack when open. Two snap closures on the flap allow you to keep it closed securely no matter how much it expands or how full you fill it. The swivel hook allows you to attach it to your vest, shirt, or belt. It can be hung from a lanyard & it could possibly even fit in a shirt or pants pocket, too.
There’s even a back pocket on the pack for holding your hemostats, pliers, or other hook-removing tool. A strap keeps the tool secured in the pack, but easily pulls open for quick access when taking a hook out of a fish’s mouth.
Anglers who have used this pack love it for its convenience & easy of use:
"For a short fishing trip, whether after work or school, this little pack will carry everything thing you absolutely need on the water. From a small fly box, floatant, spool of tippet and more, this pack does it's job well. It is a necessity for minimalists who want everything in one place with easy access."
-Terryll in Colorado
-Terryll in Colorado
Tenkara anglers are going to love using this pack, as well as any angler who wants to keep the bulk of what they carry with them down. Going on a long hike to a hidden favorite piece of water? This pack is perfect for that. Fishing guides will also enjoy this pack, too as it keeps everything you’ll need for your clients close at hand. Do you wear a chest pack, but don’t like all the bulk & the size of them? This pack is exactly what you need.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about these packs. (Special thanks to anglers John Svahn & Terryll Monroe for their assistance in designing these packs).
-When closed this pack measure approx 7” long x 4 ¼” wide.
-Open flat it is 11 ½” long
-Each pocket (4 total pockets) measures approx 3 ½” wide x 4” deep.
Currently available in dark olive canvas.
(Regular Price: $45)
SALE PRICE: $33.75 + $9 shipping & insurance (to lower 48 states, other locations please inquire about shipping costs) ....CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.
-When closed this pack measure approx 7” long x 4 ¼” wide.
-Open flat it is 11 ½” long
-Each pocket (4 total pockets) measures approx 3 ½” wide x 4” deep.
Currently available in dark olive canvas.
(Regular Price: $45)
SALE PRICE: $33.75 + $9 shipping & insurance (to lower 48 states, other locations please inquire about shipping costs) ....CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.
Fishing Bags
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These fishing bags are a great alternative to wearing a heavy, bulky fishing vest. Made in the USA in my shop, these are quality bags made to last for a lifetime of heavy fishing use. Every bag is made from top quality duck-canvas material for strength & reduced weight. A traditional look, quality materials, & construction make these fishing bags a pleasure to use.
Each bag features all of the following:
- Wide, adjustable shoulder strap making them very comfortable to use all day long.
- 2 D-rings on each side for hanging accessories like nippers, landing nets, etc.
- 2 lamb's wool drying patches for your flies.
- Inside center loop perfect for hanging your hemostats or other hook removers.
- 2 large front pockets with velcro closure big enough to hold your fly boxes, fly wallets, or most anything else.
- 4 smaller side pockets with velcro closure made to fit tippet spools, flotant tubes, split-shot containers, & any smaller accessories.
- 6 small grometted ventilation holes on the bottom to allow water & moisture out & air to circulate inside the bag.
- Full cover top flap with snap closure.
- Fully lined inside with a stain & water-resistant lining, making these bags very easy to clean inside.
Available in 2 sizes:
Small - measures 12" across the front x 10" tall x 4" thick. These bags are perfect for a day trip along the stream. Big enough to hold all your tackle & small enough to go anywhere.
Large - measures 14" across the front x 10" tall x 4" thick. The extra 2 inches in this bag may not sound like a lot, but you'll notice how much more room there is inside these larger bags when you start filling them up with tackle. These bigger bags are great for the angler who likes to back-pack &/or hike into their fishing spots. Big enough to hold all your tackle, a water bottle or thermos, maps, rolled-up rain coat, etc these bags offer more room for all your stuff.
All bags are available in brown, black, & green. Custom colors are available upon request (additional charges may apply for custom colors).
(Regular Prices: Large = $95.00 / Small =$85.00)
SALE PRICE: Large = $80.00
Small = $70.00 (small brown bag currently out of stock)
All bags please add $18 for shipping & insurance (in lower 48 states, all other locations please contact me for shipping costs).
Each bag features all of the following:
- Wide, adjustable shoulder strap making them very comfortable to use all day long.
- 2 D-rings on each side for hanging accessories like nippers, landing nets, etc.
- 2 lamb's wool drying patches for your flies.
- Inside center loop perfect for hanging your hemostats or other hook removers.
- 2 large front pockets with velcro closure big enough to hold your fly boxes, fly wallets, or most anything else.
- 4 smaller side pockets with velcro closure made to fit tippet spools, flotant tubes, split-shot containers, & any smaller accessories.
- 6 small grometted ventilation holes on the bottom to allow water & moisture out & air to circulate inside the bag.
- Full cover top flap with snap closure.
- Fully lined inside with a stain & water-resistant lining, making these bags very easy to clean inside.
Available in 2 sizes:
Small - measures 12" across the front x 10" tall x 4" thick. These bags are perfect for a day trip along the stream. Big enough to hold all your tackle & small enough to go anywhere.
Large - measures 14" across the front x 10" tall x 4" thick. The extra 2 inches in this bag may not sound like a lot, but you'll notice how much more room there is inside these larger bags when you start filling them up with tackle. These bigger bags are great for the angler who likes to back-pack &/or hike into their fishing spots. Big enough to hold all your tackle, a water bottle or thermos, maps, rolled-up rain coat, etc these bags offer more room for all your stuff.
All bags are available in brown, black, & green. Custom colors are available upon request (additional charges may apply for custom colors).
(Regular Prices: Large = $95.00 / Small =$85.00)
SALE PRICE: Large = $80.00
Small = $70.00 (small brown bag currently out of stock)
All bags please add $18 for shipping & insurance (in lower 48 states, all other locations please contact me for shipping costs).
To read more about these bags, & to see more detailed, close-up photos, please click HERE.
personalize it!!
All canvas accessory items can be personalized with up to 3 capital letters stamped into a leather patch that will be sewn directly onto your item. Each letter is 1/2 inch tall, in the style shown below. For this service please add $10 to the price of the item & allow 1 to 2 weeks time. Just let me know what letters you'd like added to your fishing bags, Mini Packs, soft reel cases, or any other accessory made of canvas.
*For full-sized leather fly wallets, leader wallets, & fly books please visit the Leather Accessories page.
Rod Tubes
I try to offer as many options as possible. So one of the things I do is to offer different rod tubes. One way to keep the prices of my fly rods down is to offer an inexpensive option of rod tube. These are simply canvas covered PVC tubes with padded ends. They are not nearly as elegant as the metal rod tubes I also offer, but if you're only after functionality in a rod tube, than these are the way to go.
These tubes feature a thick-walled PVC tube, with a zipper closure, leather identification tag, & heavy foam padding that will protect your rod better than many on the market today. Of course, the color of the canvas can be customized to anything you want & be coordinated with, or match, the color of your rod & sock. Plus, you never have to worry about losing the cap because it's attached to the tube. In fact, several of my rod clients order these tubes in addition to a metal tube. They use the metal tube for display purposes & use these tubes in the field.
These can be made to just about any length you need. To get the best fit for your rod, please measure the total length of your fly rod -in it's bag - & give me that measurement. We can then go about making the tube to fit your rod without a lot of wiggle room for the rod to slide around, like a lot of mass-produced rod tubes do.
Price: All 2/1 or 2/2 rods = $45 + shipping
All 3/2 or 4 pc rods = $55 + shipping
These tubes feature a thick-walled PVC tube, with a zipper closure, leather identification tag, & heavy foam padding that will protect your rod better than many on the market today. Of course, the color of the canvas can be customized to anything you want & be coordinated with, or match, the color of your rod & sock. Plus, you never have to worry about losing the cap because it's attached to the tube. In fact, several of my rod clients order these tubes in addition to a metal tube. They use the metal tube for display purposes & use these tubes in the field.
These can be made to just about any length you need. To get the best fit for your rod, please measure the total length of your fly rod -in it's bag - & give me that measurement. We can then go about making the tube to fit your rod without a lot of wiggle room for the rod to slide around, like a lot of mass-produced rod tubes do.
Price: All 2/1 or 2/2 rods = $45 + shipping
All 3/2 or 4 pc rods = $55 + shipping
Standard colors are shown in the photo above. They are, from top to bottom:
1.) Tan
2.) Green
3.) Black
4.) Brown
Other colors can be used to match the color scheme of your rod & rod bag as well, for a small additional charge. Even the best digital camera isn't as good as the human eye. I've done my best to represent the actual colors here. They are a little more vivid in when seen in person. If you want a different color than what is shown here, please contact me to discuss the color you want.
1.) Tan
2.) Green
3.) Black
4.) Brown
Other colors can be used to match the color scheme of your rod & rod bag as well, for a small additional charge. Even the best digital camera isn't as good as the human eye. I've done my best to represent the actual colors here. They are a little more vivid in when seen in person. If you want a different color than what is shown here, please contact me to discuss the color you want.
To read more about the features of these rod tubes & to see more detailed photos, please click HERE.
*leather covered rod tubes:
For leather covered rod tubes, made to an exact fit for your fly rods, please visit the Leather Accessories page.
Soft Fly Reel Cases
These soft sided reel cases are a great way to store & transport your favorite fly reel. Made from heavy canvas material & wool lined on the inside top & bottom to absorb moisture & add padding, these reel cases are made with quality in mind. The seams are double & triple stitched & built to be durable, - these cases will NOT fall apart. The heavy duty zippers will provide a lifetime of service. Unlike mass-produced reel cases, these can be CUSTOM MADE to the size of your reel (see below). This keeps your reel from sliding around inside the case & makes for a safer place to keep your reel.
The standard colors, shown above from left to right, are:
Green, Burgundy, Tan, & Brown.
Custom colors are available upon your request for a bit more in price.
Price = $30 ea. + Shipping
The standard colors, shown above from left to right, are:
Green, Burgundy, Tan, & Brown.
Custom colors are available upon your request for a bit more in price.
Price = $30 ea. + Shipping
How to measure your fly reel:
In order for your reel case to be made to a custom fit for your reel, I need a little info from you first. This is easy. All you have to do is place your reel upright on a flat, level surface (a table or counter top will work fine). Measure from the surface the reel is on to the top of the reel - in the middle of the reel at the highest point. For example: in the photo below, we would say that reel is 3 inches. That's it!! Let me know that measurement & your case will have a custom fit to your reel.
attach your reel case to a rod tube:
If you wish, you can have your reel case made with a loop & removable short strap for attaching your case to any rod tube. This will allow you to keep both your rod & reel together when in their respective cases.
Also, the loop on the back of the reel case will allow you to carry it on a wading belt, or through any strap on your luggage, making this a very nice add-on feature for your case.
For canvas cases, please add $20 to the price above.
For canvas cases, please add $20 to the price above.
*For hard clam shell style reel cases, please visit the Leather Accessories page.
Rod Bags
A lot of thought has gone into the design of my rod bags. They’re made of soft cotton flannel. This material is strong enough to hold up to a lot of use to last for years, yet soft enough so as not to scratch or damage the finish on your rod. This material will also absorb any moisture you might have missed when you wiped your rod down before putting it away.
Speaking of putting the rod away, my rod bags are slightly tapered at the end to reduce bulk at the bottom of the rod tube. This makes it a lot easier to get the rod bag in & out of the tube. Also, these bags feature a top flap. This adds extra protection for the delicate tip-top sections when the rod is placed in the bag with the ferrules down at the bottom. A hanging loop is placed at the top of the bag which allows you to dry the rod in the bag & also makes pulling the bag out of the tube easier.
The pocket openings of these bags are gone over with a very heavy seam stitch. It’s at these openings that any rod bag sees the most wear. This heavy seam stitch protects the openings of the pockets, extending the life of the bag. Cheaper, mass-produced rod bags are only single stitched, usually with a bias tape around the seams. The bags from my shop are made to last a lifetime.
My bags are available in brown, red, green, blue, or whatever color you want. Each rod bag features a decorative embellishment stitch along the length of each pocket. The color of this stitch can be made work with the aesthetics of your fly rod, for example – to match the color of the wraps on your rod, or the tipping wraps, or maybe the color of the wood in the reel seat. It’s these small details that can really add to the overall quality of your entire outfit.
So if you've got an older rod lying around that doesn't have a bag, or even if you've purchased a new fly rod but want a better quality bag than the one that came with it, please consider these bags. Each bag can be made in the color of your choice, with the embellishment stitch color of your choice, & custom fit for the exact length of your fly rod. Please contact me about these rod bags.
Speaking of putting the rod away, my rod bags are slightly tapered at the end to reduce bulk at the bottom of the rod tube. This makes it a lot easier to get the rod bag in & out of the tube. Also, these bags feature a top flap. This adds extra protection for the delicate tip-top sections when the rod is placed in the bag with the ferrules down at the bottom. A hanging loop is placed at the top of the bag which allows you to dry the rod in the bag & also makes pulling the bag out of the tube easier.
The pocket openings of these bags are gone over with a very heavy seam stitch. It’s at these openings that any rod bag sees the most wear. This heavy seam stitch protects the openings of the pockets, extending the life of the bag. Cheaper, mass-produced rod bags are only single stitched, usually with a bias tape around the seams. The bags from my shop are made to last a lifetime.
My bags are available in brown, red, green, blue, or whatever color you want. Each rod bag features a decorative embellishment stitch along the length of each pocket. The color of this stitch can be made work with the aesthetics of your fly rod, for example – to match the color of the wraps on your rod, or the tipping wraps, or maybe the color of the wood in the reel seat. It’s these small details that can really add to the overall quality of your entire outfit.
So if you've got an older rod lying around that doesn't have a bag, or even if you've purchased a new fly rod but want a better quality bag than the one that came with it, please consider these bags. Each bag can be made in the color of your choice, with the embellishment stitch color of your choice, & custom fit for the exact length of your fly rod. Please contact me about these rod bags.
2/2 or 2 piece rod bags = $30.00 ea.
3/2 or 4 piece rod bags = $35.00 ea.
Add $9.00 for shipping (in lower 48 states - other locations please contact me for shipping costs). For custom colors please contact me for options & prices.
To read more about how my rod bags compare to the others, please click HERE.
3/2 or 4 piece rod bags = $35.00 ea.
Add $9.00 for shipping (in lower 48 states - other locations please contact me for shipping costs). For custom colors please contact me for options & prices.
To read more about how my rod bags compare to the others, please click HERE.
Accessories Video
Please take a moment to watch this short video featuring some of the accessories we make right here in our shop.
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