RW Leatherworks

RW Leatherworks I create leather fly fishing gear. I specialize in bespoke rod and reel cases for classic and benchmade tackle. Ongoing training and mentorship with Arne Mason.

A pair of 2.5” x 36” rod cases headed out to a grandfather and grandson who are leaving for a fishing trip across Europe...
05/29/2026

A pair of 2.5” x 36” rod cases headed out to a grandfather and grandson who are leaving for a fishing trip across Europe.

Busy busy. 5 clamshell reel cases heading to a wholesale customer. The velvet lined Hardy D style for a 1930’s Hardy Bou...
05/06/2026

Busy busy. 5 clamshell reel cases heading to a wholesale customer. The velvet lined Hardy D style for a 1930’s Hardy Bougle in his private collection.

04/21/2026

Another custom order for some fly books. Two large books and then a HUGE one. Each page is 15” x 9”

Custom platform reel case for a benchmade client in Scotland. His second of three planned as his initial lineup. Check h...
03/31/2026

Custom platform reel case for a benchmade client in Scotland. His second of three planned as his initial lineup. Check him out on Facebook: William Marshall

03/26/2026

Trimming off the excess for my trunk handles.

03/20/2026

A video of the custom combined rod/reel case.

Prototyping is always a challenge. Start with ideas and notes, try some patterns in paper, try the paper patterns in lea...
02/26/2026

Prototyping is always a challenge. Start with ideas and notes, try some patterns in paper, try the paper patterns in leather, then go for it. Something always comes up anyways, but the final product is worth it.
This was a custom case for a specific Orvis bamboo rod and Able reel setup.

Some photos of the Hardy All-Brass with its new block reel case. Photos courtesy of Nate
02/24/2026

Some photos of the Hardy All-Brass with its new block reel case. Photos courtesy of Nate

02/18/2026

One of my final prototype Hardy style D cases. I sent this to Nate to test the fit. I need to add maybe 1/32” to a couple spots to account for variations in thickness of the leather.

The reel is a Hardy Perfect 2 5/8” All-Brass from the late 1890s.

The case is Italian chestnut leather from and the lining is mulberry silk velvet.

Great fit on a custom shearling case for a client in the UK. A great reel from
01/29/2026

Great fit on a custom shearling case for a client in the UK. A great reel from

Busy couple days in the shop making closure and shoulder strap buckles for a large order from for their 20th anniversar...
01/27/2026

Busy couple days in the shop making closure and shoulder strap buckles for a large order from for their 20th anniversary rods. Not even half of the buckles I need for the order. More bits and bobs tomorrow!

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