For more than a decade this is the leather fly rod case that set the standard. Often copied never equaled, a Robert Cochrane leather fly rod case is hand sewn from the worlds best English bridle leather for a weatherproof, non-staining, low maintenance leather fly rod case. Available in colors of light or dark Havana the two colors can also be combined (see photo's below) for a smashing contrast between the roasted coffee bean brown of the dark Havana and the light brown of the light Havana . An aluminum tube insert wrapped in Mali billiard cloth, adds stout protection against the worst of blows and a soft, elegant, rattle free internal environment for fine fly fishing rods. Fittings are European brass.
Hand set stitches do make a difference. They give a seam an incomperable look of quality and when sewn across butted-edges as ours are they provide the only means of producing a FLAT BODY SEAM on a round leather fly rod case (shown in the lower left photo; always ask to see the seam).
Built to withstand the rigors of airline travel, this low maintenance, custom fitted leather fly rod case comes complete with a carrying handle. Shoulder straps are also available. Our cap closure design has been the standard design for round leather cases since the 1800's and for good reason: the cap stays secured to the case when in the open position and is far more durable than alternative designs. Case lengths to 60 inches, diameters of 2", 2 1/2", 3" and 4" spey multi-rod, are standard. Leather fly rod cases are available as reel-on-rod, single and multi-rod cases.
Robert Cochrane leather fly rod cases; understated elegance and an unmatched standard of excellence, preserving your fly fishing traditions for your grandchildren.
If you journey far and wide we recommend our reel-on-rod and multi-piece leather fly rod cases. Four and more piece fly rods of today are marvels of sound engineering and afford a much safer means for travel. Our travel size leather fly rod case fit perfectly in our TRAVEL DUFFEL; please inquire and we will provide photo's and advice on how how to travel virtually free from worry and insurance protected from lost, stolen and damaged fly rods.
A true clam style reel case with elegant flowing lines formed by a mathematically calculated ellipse. A hard, rigid case in stout 3/16" thick bridle leather properly designed after 1800 style clam cases with a flush fitting lid fully supported internally to provide stability and rigidity to the cap. A strap snugly secures the cap to the body with a Sam Browne stud. Inside, billiard cloth provides a traditional lining and a smashing contrast to the rich color of the hand curried English bridle leather. A complicated, labor intensive case with fittings to fractions of a millimeter combine with impeccable hand sewing to insure an aesthetically pleasing valise for the finest of Vom Hofe style reels.
Most of the vintage sporting instruments to survive the centuries did so surrounded in fine leather cases. With that fact as inspiration it was an easy step to add fine bridle leather and burled wood to a Richard Wheatley fly box, for the ultimate fly box. The ancient and revered name of Richard Wheatley is synonymous with fly fishing the world over. We are pleased to add our touch to the famous Wheatley box with light and dark Havana bridle leather encasements. Each case has a burled wood under-cap, secured to the cap with tiny solid brass rivets. A brass stop hinge holds the case open at 90 degrees. Entirely hand sewn with a seriously fine stitch the leathered Wheatley fly box is available in two sizes, the 16 and 10 compartment large size and the 6 compartment small size. Priced from $180 US