Soulmate Chameleon II ESN Nymphing Rod Building Kit

Build your own uncompromising Euro Nymphing rod

Maximum sensitivity, direct bait control, and the special satisfaction of having built a fly rod with your own hands: The Soulmate Chameleon ESN II Nymphing Rod Building Kit contains everything you need for your individual Euro Nymphing rod.

We have selected and prepared high-quality rod building components so that they perfectly match technically and aesthetically. You simply choose the desired rod length, line class, and grip variation – we have already put together the rest for you.

The best available fly rod components – carefully curated to fit seamlessly together.

Designed for modern Euro Nymphing

The heart of the kit is the lightweight and sensitive Soulmate Chameleon ESN Blank. It is made from Japanese Toray carbon with medium modulation and combines fast feedback with a harmonious, semi-parabolic power delivery.

The sensitive tip immediately transmits the finest bottom contacts and cautious bites to your hand. At the same time, the blank works progressively deep into the handle during the fight. This protects thin leaders and safely cushions the runs of larger fish.

The low intrinsic weight and balanced action enable fatigue-free fishing, precise nymph guidance, and consistently direct contact with the bait.

Choose the rod that suits your water

The Soulmate Chameleon ESN Rod Building Kit is available in different lengths and line classes. This allows you to specifically tailor your rod to your preferred waters and fishing methods.

A shorter version is recommended for small, narrow, or heavily overgrown streams. It can be controlled even under overhanging branches and still offers enough backbone to safely guide larger trout.

The longer models offer additional reach, more effective line management, and greater control over drift and leader. They show their strengths particularly on medium to larger rivers and when fishing at a distance.

Light line classes stand for maximum sensitivity and particularly delicate presentation. Stronger variants offer additional reserves for heavier nymphs, larger waters, and powerful fish.

Additionally, you can choose between different grip variations in cork or carbon, thereby ergonomically and aesthetically adapting the kit to your personal preferences.

No reaming, no drilling, no sanding

It hardly gets any easier.

Our Soulmate rod building kit makes assembly easy for you, as we have already done much of the intricate preliminary work.

The grip is precisely prepared and matched to the reel seat and the respective blank. The components do not have to be laboriously searched for or adapted to each other. Instead, you can focus on what rod building is really about: the clean assembly of your very own fly rod.

All work steps are explained clearly and step-by-step. This makes the kit suitable for ambitious beginners as well as experienced rod builders looking for a high-quality and fully coordinated base.

Fully equipped for your rod building project

Depending on the selected variant, the Soulmate Chameleon ESN Rod Building Kit contains:

• Soulmate Chameleon II ESN Euro-Nymphing Blank
• precisely prepared Flor grade cork or Silk Touch carbon grip
  
• high-quality reel seat with matching insert
• fighting butt or end cap matching the grip variant
• lightweight guide set matched to the blank, including tip top, stripping guide, and single-foot guides
• winding check
• binding thread
• 30-minute epoxy glue for grip and reel seat
• 2-component rod finish for guide wraps
  
• mixing cups, brushes, spatulas, and stirring sticks
• masking tape
• burnishing tool for smoothing wraps
• assembly instructions with QR code
• Soulmate Decals and Stickers
• rod tube and rod sock

This means you receive not just a blank and some individual parts, but a complete, coordinated rod building project.

Components that really fit together

Each component has been selected to match the respective blank. The grip, reel seat, fighting butt, guide set, and adhesive system form a functional unit.

The prepared cork grip precisely accommodates the reel seat. The lightweight guides support the blank's sensitive characteristics and reduce unnecessary weight in the tip area. The reel seat and grip construction ensure a balanced feel – particularly important for long Euro Nymphing rods that are actively held for many hours.

The result is a lightweight, sensitive, and harmoniously working nymphing rod that doesn't feel like a collection of individual components, but rather a well-thought-out overall system.

Your rod. Your build. Your unique piece.

With the Soulmate Chameleon ESN Rod Building Kit, you're not building an off-the-shelf fly rod.

You decide on the length, line class, grip variation, winding color, and personal details. This creates an individual custom rod that precisely matches your water, your fishing style, and your preferences.

And every time the tip bends under the first fish, you'll know: I built this rod myself.

Our service promise

Should you later need a spare part for your Soulmate rod building kit, you don't have to send in the entire rod.

We offer the matching components and spare parts individually for a handling fee. Since the parts are matched to the respective kit, you receive a suitable and uncomplicated solution for your model.

Choose your preferred length, line class, and grip variant now and build your own Soulmate Chameleon ESN Custom Nymphing Rod.