The Barick ZFT Pure Saltwater Fly Rod has been redesigned! I’ve gone to the drawing board and given the ZFT a do-over allowing for a new thread design and Guide-Train Design using the Barick CiC System. The new black nylon and metallic trim work looks very stealthy and skips the..
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Not too long ago I had a client request a Barick Custom Switch rod. This particular customer didn’t want any ordinary rod, instead he wanted to stand out. Something funky, loud and of high performance were a must and that’s exactly what he received. In order to create a loud..
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When I started out building my first Custom Fly Rod I did a few things wrong, the reel seat was the wrong type, I added a fighting butt to a Freshwater rod. Times have changed after many years of experience, however that particular rod kept on nagging at me, begging..
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Due to popular demand I’ve managed to finish the format to begin Barick Custom Rods, Rod Building Basics Course. It’s now possible for you to take either a 3, 4 or 5 day Rod Building Class to build the rod you wish to create. John Barick will teach you the..
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Thought I might share this with the general Spey Fishing public. James a return customer has commissioned myself to build him another Custom Fly Rod, to be exact Custom Spey rod. This time a 15 foot monster using a CTS Affinity SK DH blank. To more specific, it’s a 15′,..
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After a long drive from NSW, Brett and Cherie from BWCflies are smashing up North QLD at Hichinbrook. They’ve been catching Queenfish, Barra, Longtail and Mac Tuna and more. They absolutely love the Barick Reiden rods and here at Barick we wish them all the best and hope they keep..
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Check out the new Sydney Double Hand Fly group on Facebook. Barick Custom Rods has kick started a new group to try and promote the art of Double Hand Fly fishing. We talk about everything Spey or Switch or Skagit. We will be holding regular casting sessions within the Sydney..
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A long time traditional form of fishing in Europe and North America, I predict will be hitting our Southern Continent soon enough. I’ve always been interested in learning the stylish technique of Spey and thanks to a few friends for the last few years am hooked. I just can’t get..
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Check out the new Barick Custom Rods Gallery section. We’ve made it easier to find some of the work we do here at Barick
A long wait I know but well worth it. Countless hours spent trying to get this design just right. The Barick Glyph 61033 has been created for anglers who are always traveling. This 6’10” rod collapses into 3 pieces which makes it perfect for suitcase packing. The Barick Glyph is..
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