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Soulmate Creek 663 Rod Building Kit

Regular price €279,00 EUR
Regular price Sale price €279,00 EUR
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Color: olive
Handle: Slim Western Uplock
Manufacturer: Soulmaterods
Availability: 2 in stock
Delivery time within Germany:
2-3 business days
Regular price €279,00 EUR
Regular price Sale price €279,00 EUR

Everything you need – for your very own dream rod


  • Premium Components

    Every component has been carefully selected and perfectly matched to the blank – for maximum performance and a harmonious look.

  • Ready to Go

    Blank, premium components, adhesive, finish, tools, and instructions – everything you need for your rod-building project.

  • Support & Spare Parts

    Personal advice before and after your purchase, as well as spare parts and components directly from MB-Customrods.

  • Your one-of-a-kind rod

    Create your personal custom fly rod – unique, high-quality, and passionately self-built

Soulmate Creek 663 S-Glass Fly Rod Building Kit

The perfect small stream rod for tight creeks and the finest presentations

Small, overgrown streams place special demands on a fly rod. Back-cast room is often severely limited, branches hang low over the water and casts must be quick, precise and controlled. At the same time, the biggest trout of the day is often waiting under a root or an overhanging alder.

The Soulmate Creek 663 was developed precisely for these conditions.

With its compact length of 6’6”, line weight #3 and its modern, progressive S-glass action, it is the ideal companion for small waters. It loads superbly with very little line outside the rod tip and allows pinpoint casts even where there is hardly room for a classic back cast.

The Soulmate Creek combines the robustness of a high-quality glass rod with a surprisingly fast action and casting performance second to none.

Modern S-glass – light, tough and exceptionally precise

The heart of the kit is the Soulmate Creek S-glass blank.

Made of modern S-glass, the blank offers an ideal combination of high strength, low weight and fast recovery. Compared with classic fiberglass rods, the Creek reacts much more directly and precisely, without losing the smooth character of a glass rod. Its robust construction makes it particularly durable – a big advantage when fishing under dense tree cover or on tight creeks.

The progressive medium-fast action ensures that the blank loads cleanly even at the shortest distances and accelerates the line with control and minimal effort.

The result:

  • the highest precision at short range
  • the most delicate dry fly presentations
  • excellent control when light nymphing
  • fast recovery for exact casts
  • high robustness for demanding creek water
  • enormous power reserves when playing fish

Developed for tight creeks and little back-cast room

The Soulmate Creek 663 feels at home where other fly rods reach their limits.

Under low-hanging branches, among dense vegetation or along narrow creeks, its compact length plays to its greatest strengths. The blank loads cleanly with just a few meters of line and allows precise casts from almost any position.

Whether a short overhead cast, a roll cast or a compact single-hand spey cast – the Creek puts dry flies exactly where they belong.

The slightly faster action provides exceptionally direct line control and allows exact presentations even in the tightest spaces.

Small in the hand – big when playing fish

Don't let its size fool you.

Although the Soulmate Creek 663 was developed specifically for small waters, it has astonishing power reserves. The progressive glass action works deep into the blank and reliably cushions even hard runs of big trout.

Fine tippets are protected, while there is enough backbone to safely steer even surprisingly strong fish out of the current or from under sunken branches.

It is precisely this combination of sensitivity and power that makes the Creek an exceptional small stream rod.

Your own custom rod project

With the Soulmate rod building kit you don't simply get individual components, but a perfectly matched complete package for building your personal fiberglass fly rod.

The best fly rod building components available – carefully selected and perfectly matched.

We have already done much of the preparatory work, so you can focus entirely on the build itself.

No reaming. No drilling. No sanding.

Simply unpack, build step by step and create your very own Soulmate custom fly rod.

Everything included – ready to go

The kit contains all the components you need for the build:

  • Soulmate Creek S-glass blank
  • premium cork grip
  • high-quality reel seat
  • complete guide set
  • tip top
  • winding check
  • natural wrapping silk
  • 30-minute epoxy glue
  • high-quality 2-component rod finish
  • mixing cups
  • brush
  • spatula
  • stirring sticks
  • burnishing tool
  • masking tape
  • Soulmate stickers and decals
  • detailed build instructions via QR code
  • rod tube and rod sock

Premium components from renowned manufacturers

For the Soulmate Creek Rod Building Kit we use only high-quality components from renowned manufacturers.

Depending on the version, hardware components from

  • Soulmate
  • Snake Brand
  • SeaGuide

are used.

All components have been optimally matched to the blank in terms of weight, balance and durability, resulting in a fly rod that meets the highest standards both technically and visually.

Easy to build – lasting enjoyment

The premium cork grip is already precisely prepared, so reel seat and blank fit together perfectly without rework.

The detailed step-by-step instructions guide you safely through the entire build – whether you are building your first fly rod or already have rod building experience.

Should a spare part ever be needed later, we of course offer all matching components through our spare parts service.

Specifications

  • Model: Soulmate Creek 663
  • Length: 6’6”
  • Pieces: 3
  • Line weight: #3
  • Blank material: modern S-glass
  • Action: medium fast progressive
  • Finish: Amber Gloss

Why you will love the Soulmate Creek 663 Rod Building Kit

✓ Developed specifically for small, overgrown streams

✓ Modern S-glass technology with fast recovery

✓ Precise casts even with little back-cast room

✓ Ideal for dry flies and light nymphing

✓ Tough enough for hard small stream use

✓ Surprisingly powerful when playing big trout

✓ Perfectly matched premium components

✓ Detailed build instructions included

✓ Personal support and spare parts service from MB-Customrods

The Soulmate Creek 663 is the rod for everyone who loves small waters. It presents dry flies with the utmost precision, masters difficult casting situations under dense tree cover and has enough power in reserve to safely land even trophy trout. A modern small stream glass rod that combines precision, robustness and unmistakable fish-fighting fun.


Our Rod Building Kits


What's included in the kits?

The Soulmate Fly Rod Building Kit contains all the essential components and materials for building your own fly rod:

  • Soulmate fly rod blank
  • Soulmate rod tube including rod sock
  • Pre-formed premium cork grip, including fighting butt on selected models
  • Matching reel seat
  • Complete guide set with snake guides, stripping guide and winding check
  • Adhesive kit with 30-minute epoxy for reel seat and grip, and adhesive for the tip-top
  • FlexCoat rod finish in pre-filled syringes for coating the wraps
  • Brush, mixing cups, spatulas and mixing sticks
  • Masking tape for shimming and fitting components
  • Wrapping thread and thread burnisher
  • QR code for accessing assembly instructions
  • Information on guide placement, decals and stickers
  • Foldable rod holders for comfortable wrapping

Who are the kits suitable for?

The Soulmate Kits are ideal for fly fishermen who want to build their own high-quality rod and perfectly tailor it to their specific needs. Depending on the model, it is suitable for different fish species, water types, and techniques – from small streams to larger rivers or the coast. Thanks to carefully matched components, the kit is suitable for both ambitious beginners and experienced rod builders.

What else do I need?

The kits contain all essential components and consumables for building your Soulmate fly rod. However, some additional tools and aids will make your work easier and ensure a particularly clean result.

Helpful Tools and Materials

  • Good work light: Very important so that wraps, transitions, and any adhesive residue remain clearly visible.
  • Stable workspace: Ideally, the assembly area can remain set up for the entire construction period.
  • Sharp knife or scalpel: For precisely cutting thread ends.
  • Lint-free cloths: For cleaning components and removing adhesive residue.
  • Denatured alcohol: For degreasing and cleaning the blank, grip, and adhesive surfaces. Acetone should be used very carefully.
  • Small scissors: Helpful for winding, positioning, and shortening the wrapping thread.
  • Fly-tying bobbin: Recommended if you are working with the included rod stands.
  • Fine sandpaper or steel wool: For carefully roughing up adhesive surfaces.
  • Tape measure, pencil or China marker and masking tape: For guide spacing, markings, and protective lines.

Optional Extras

A rod dryer or slow-rotating motor is particularly helpful to ensure the epoxy finish remains evenly distributed during curing. Without continuous rotation, the finish can run or form drips.

The included wrapping thread can be used directly. Of course, you can also choose your own colors and customize your rod. Silk thread can appear transparent to translucent with proper processing, while nylon generally creates a stronger and more opaque color effect.

Difficulty, setup time, and service?

Difficulty

The Soulmate Fly Rod Building Kit is suitable for ambitious beginners as well as experienced rod builders. All essential components are coordinated, and the individual steps are clearly explained in the instructions. However, some manual skill, patience, and careful work are still important, especially when aligning the guides, wrapping the thread, and applying the finish.

Assembly Time

Depending on your experience, working method, and model, you should allow about two to three evenings for complete assembly. This does not include the respective drying and curing times for glue and rod finish. A calm assembly without time pressure ensures the cleanest result.

My Service Promise

Even after your purchase, I won't leave you alone with your project. If you have questions about individual steps, components, guide positions, or the application of glue and finish, you will receive personal support. My goal is for you to be able to build your Soulmate fly rod safely, cleanly, and with joy – from the first step to the finished rod.

Need a spare part?

No problem: For our Soulmate Fly Rod Building Kits, we offer all suitable spare parts for a small handling fee. You do not need to send in the rod for this.

Since all components are precisely matched, you will always receive the correct replacement part – quickly, easily, and without additional adjustment effort. This way, you can easily replace damaged or lost parts and continue building or repairing your rod right away.