TaniwhaRodworks
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
18 January 2021
Export sales to Europe and worldwide now offered without UK VAT sales tax by using cupon code VATFREE at checkout for a 16% reduction on UK retail prices.
EU and other international customers are responsible for any local customs import charges collected on delivery of imported goods, including EU VAT.
Announcement
18 January 2021
Export sales to Europe and worldwide now offered without UK VAT sales tax by using cupon code VATFREE at checkout for a 16% reduction on UK retail prices.
EU and other international customers are responsible for any local customs import charges collected on delivery of imported goods, including EU VAT.
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Reviews
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Andrew Winton on 11 Jul, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAs always great service and delivery I personally think these are among the best reel seats available as are the inserts
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Andrew on 09 Mar, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother excellent product from Mark, great price and quality, and first class service and delivery times on all the products
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Colin on 04 Aug, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe Rod is on par or better than many I have bought , Quality and feel of the rod is easily worth twice the price!
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Robert on 07 Jul, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally fine feet. They are well built and look as if they need no filing down. A pleasure to do business with Mark who has been very helpful in the early stages of my rod building career.
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Robert on 07 Jul, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally high quality reel inserts. They look the part. Looking forward to using very soon.
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Richard on 06 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGood quality rings which like most need a little work on the feet. Thoughtfully packaged showing the sequence in which the rings are attached. Rapid delivery.
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Richard on 03 May, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt's been a while since I've seen this quality of preformed cork handle. Very pretty. Worth the money. Rapid delivery.
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About TaniwhaRodworks
Fly rod building started out a hobby and became a rod building supplies business
Welcome to Taniwha Rodworks - ETSY outlet
As a keen fly fisherman in the noughties I found myself fishing places needing specialised tackle I could not buy anywhere, so I started making my own rods. If you are going to invest the time to that, you might as well do it well using nice components. I became frustrated with the lack of good quality product avaialble in the UK, and started to import from the USA, Japan, worldwide, and I started making some of my own components.
Over time this became a business, opening on ETSY in 2015 and expanding to my own online store. I sell both unique products and supplies from the main maufacturers, with a focus on quality boutique brands plus curated good value lines for the first time builder. By working with a few specialist manufacturers I have expanded the range to include fly rod blanks and cork handles made to my own designs, that look great and perform well at a reasonable price.
As an angler and hobby rod builder I want your project to be a success, so you too can enjoy the added satisfaction of fishing with your own gear made exactly how you want it to be. Message me if you need help or advice before or after purchase.
Tight lines
Mark Williams
Shop members
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Mark Williams
Owner
Production partners
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Rod and blank manufacturer
China
Manufacturer of rod blanks and rods to my specifications and designs
Shop policies
If you can tie a fly, you can build your own rod and add another dimension to your enjoyment of the sport. And if you need any help to get you started, fly rod building or buying advice, please ask.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
Returns and exchange details
Ordering from outside the UK? We deliver worldwide and offer UK sales tax free prices using discount coupon code VATFREE. Please be aware that the receiving customer is responsible for paying any duties or sales tax your government may collect on imported goods before they are delivered. From 2021 this includes EU VAT as the UK is no longer part of the EU Single Market after BREXIT.
Changed your mind? Contact us before we process your order if possible, we try and post orders withing 24 hours if possible. We accept returns for exchange or refund within 14 days if our procedures are followed, except for goods that have been custom-made for you or modified in accordance with your requirements. You are responsible for the return postage costs and for the goods themselves until safely received. Retain proof of postage until we have acknowledged safe receipt and issued your refund or exchange.
If returning goods from outside the UK you must contact us first to ensure the customs documents are correctly prepared, otherwise any customs charges incurred will be deducted from any refund due.
If good are returned to us because the customer refuses to pay the import VAT or other customs charges due, postage costs will not be refunded and a £5 processing fee will be deducted from any refund due for the value of the returned goods.
Payment
We do not accept payment by installments, cheques, postal orders or trades, or cash in person. Please do not ask.
Delivery
Delivery is usually by Royal Mail and all items are sent securely packaged. Blanks / rods are posted in a protective tube, purchases of £50 or more are posted with either tracking or requiring proof of delivery, with insurance.
Delivery times by Royal Mail are typically 2-4 days in the UK, and by airmail around 10 days in Europe and 10-20 days worldwide. Deliveries can take longer especially in other rural areas. Italy usually take at least 21 days . Since 2014 I have only had three packages not arrive at all, but a handful have taken 18 to 21 days by airmail even within Europe.
Please bear with me if you are unlucky enough to experience longer than normal postage as Royal Mail provides a lost package service but will not investigate until 20 days after posting. In the event your parcel is lost or damaged, you will receive my choice of a refund or replacement, provided you supplied the correct delivery address in the first place.
We will always combine shipping and will always refund any excess on delivery charged if more then £3. Listed prices are based on single item purchase. Usually additional items that are similar or smaller in size can be posted for little or no additional cost.
Customers from outside the UK, including the EU and EEA following BREXIT, are responsible for any import duties, charges and VAT/GST/sales tax that may apply in your country.
Unless otherwise specified on your sales receipt, you should expect that these charges will be collected from customers at your national rates by the delivery company prior to delivery.
We reserve the right to charge a £10 restocking fee if a customer declines to pay local import charges and the parcel is returned to us. This will be deducted from any refund due.
Additional policies and FAQs
We will replace any defective new item at no additional cost, or offer you your choice of a substitute or refund if no longer available or out of stock. If a rod or rod blank is defective, we will replace the defective section. Components are covered individually and the warranty does not extend to the rest of the rod you build from them or any consequential loss.
Breakages: The warranty does not cover future accidental damage, normal wear and tear, loss or mis-use. Rods should be stored and transported in a protective tube, and be fully dry after use before storage. We have some replacement sections, and whilst stocks last replacement parts may be available at proportionate cost + postage. Replacement sections are not available for rods sold as seconds or that are discounted in an end-of-line clearance.
Returns for replacement or refund: To obtain a replacement all pieces or sections of the original item must be returned so that the defect or cause of breakage can be assessed. Before doing so with a built rod, carefully remove any components you wish to retain for re-use, these will otherwise be disposed of.
Appropriate use: The warrantly is void if the item is modified or used for purposes other than to make a fly rod or (excepting rod blanks) to repair a fly rod. Fly rod blanks are designed and warranted for singled handed use with a line of the correct weight using the AFFTA standard unless otherwise stated.
Seconds: Items sold as seconds are cosmetic seconds that are fit for purpose but there is no warranty or right of return on goods sold as seconds.
Future accidental damage or loss may also be covered on your Home and Contents insurance policy.