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Soulmate Obsidian 905 Rod Building Kit

€289,00 EUR
€289,00 EUR
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Handle: Western Slim
Manufacturer: Soulmaterods
Availability: 2 in stock
Delivery time within Germany:
2-3 business days
€289,00 EUR
€289,00 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 Obsidian 905 Fly Rod Building Kit

Build Your Perfect All-Around Fly Rod Yourself

Are you looking for a fly rod that can do almost anything? A rod with which you can present delicate dry flies in the morning, accurately guide nymphs at noon, and even fish a smaller streamer in the evening – without constantly having to switch rods?

Then the Soulmate Obsidian 905 Rod Building Kit is the right choice for you.

The Obsidian 905 was developed as a true all-rounder in the 5-weight class. With its modern medium-fast to fast action, it combines high recovery speed with a harmonious bend and exceptionally low self-weight. The result is a fly rod that casts incredibly comfortably, presents delicately, and yet possesses enough power reserves when more line is in the air or a trophy fish bites.

Whether dry fly, nymph, or light streamers – the Obsidian 905 feels at home in almost any situation.

Modern Carbon Technology for Maximum Performance

The heart of the kit is the Soulmate Obsidian Blank.

Made from high-quality Torayca™ carbon fibers and modern Nano Low Resin Prepreg, the blank impresses with its excellent ratio of weight, stability, and recovery speed.

The reduced resin content ensures a higher carbon fiber content and thus a lighter, more responsive rod design. The rod loads effortlessly, accelerates the line efficiently, and returns cleanly to its starting position after the cast.

This ensures:

  • precise and controlled casts
  • tight loops even at medium distances
  • delicate presentations of dry flies
  • excellent drift control for nymph fishing
  • sufficient power reserves for light streamers
  • a direct and lively fighting feel

With a finished weight of only about 87 grams, the Obsidian 905 is one of the pleasantly light rods in its class. This allows for relaxing and fatigue-free enjoyment even during long fishing days.

The Universal Companion for Almost Any Trout Water

If you only want to own a single 5-weight fly rod, the Obsidian 905 is an excellent choice.

It impresses with delicate dry fly fishing as well as modern nymph fishing and at the same time offers enough backbone for smaller Woolly Buggers, Zonkers, or other light streamers.

Precisely this versatility makes it the ideal rod for a wide variety of waters – from small streams to medium-sized rivers or lakes.

Your Own Custom Rod Project

With the Soulmate Rod Building Kit, you don't just receive individual components, but a perfectly coordinated complete package for building your personal fly rod.

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

We have already done most of the preliminary work, so you can fully concentrate on the actual assembly.

No elaborate reaming. No tedious fitting. No guesswork about which components fit together.

Simply unpack, assemble step by step, and create your own high-quality Soulmate custom fly rod.

Everything Included – Ready to Go

The kit contains all the components you need for assembly:

  • Soulmate Obsidian Blank
  • Premium cork grip
  • High-quality reel seat
  • Fighting butt
  • Complete guide set
  • Tip top
  • Winding check
  • Thread
  • 30-minute epoxy adhesive
  • High-quality 2K rod finish
  • Dosing syringes
  • Mixing cups
  • Brushes
  • Spatula
  • Stirring sticks
  • Burnishing Tool
  • Masking tape
  • Soulmate Stickers and Decals
  • Detailed assembly instructions via QR code
  • Rod tube and sock

Premium Components from Renowned Manufacturers

Only high-quality branded products are used for the hardware components.

Depending on the version, these come from:

  • ALPS
  • Snake Brand
  • SeaGuide

These components are known for their durability, light weight, and precise workmanship and are used worldwide by professional custom rod builders.

Easy to Build – Lasting Enjoyment

All components have been specially matched to each other.

The premium cork grip is already precisely prepared so that the reel seat and blank fit together without elaborate rework. The detailed step-by-step instructions will guide you safely through the entire assembly – whether you are building your first fly rod or already have experience in rod building.

Should a spare part be needed later, we naturally offer all suitable components through our spare parts service.

Technical Data

  • Model: Soulmate Obsidian 905
  • Length: 9 ft
  • Pieces: 4
  • Line Class: #5
  • Weight of finished rod: approx. 87 g
  • Action: Medium Fast to Fast
  • Blank Finish: Matt Black

Why you will love the Soulmate Obsidian Rod Building Kit

✓ State-of-the-art Torayca™ carbon blank with Nano Low Resin Technology

✓ Only approx. 87 grams rod weight – exceptionally light

✓ Universal for dry flies, nymphs and light streamers

✓ Perfectly matched premium components

✓ Precise casts and delicate presentations

✓ Detailed assembly instructions included

✓ Personal support and spare parts service from MB-Customrods

The Soulmate Obsidian 905 is the fly rod for anyone seeking maximum versatility. Lightweight, precise, and powerful at the same time, it reliably accompanies you through almost any situation on trout waters – and as a self-built custom rod, it becomes a very personal companion for many years on the water.

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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.

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