Trout master DL2 fly rod down locking component build kit for single handed fly rods #0 - #5
A convenient and affordable build kit with good value and quality components that will serve you well, saving around 10% compared to buying the components individually.
Handle: Good Cork grade 6.5" cigar grip, or optional 7" RHW grip. Optional upgrade to Great Cork grade. No inlet required for downlock seat fitting. If you buy the kit with one of our blanks in the same order, we will also ream the grip to fit the blank.
Seat: DL2 slim all metal anodised aluminium down locking reel seat with two lock rings and a cork trim ring for the cork handle end. Available in titanium (champagne gold) or black finish, Fits blank butt OD up to 13mm.
Guides: Appropriately sized Pac Bay or Seaguide snake or single foot guide set. Select the colour, line rating and rod length you require. The options are SILVER Ti (silver guides, titanium seat), SMOKY Ti (smoky guides, titanium seat) or BLACK (TiCH black guides, black seat)
For rods up to 7'9" we provide seven running guides and one stripping guide (either standard lined or traditional all metal), a small hook keeper and a standard loop tip ring. Respectively nine and eleven running guides plus stripper are provided for rod lengths 8'-9'9" and 10' - 11'.
Line rating #0-3 starts with running guide size #2/0. Line rating #4/5 starts with running guide size 1/0. The stripper is #10.
See also the Trout master DL #4 - #7 kit, with a slim full wells or fishtail RHW grip and a DL3 seat with burlwood insert.