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SignatureMT | 25 Montana craftsman, Jake Settera, feels at home in his dual purpose shop surrounded by the tools of his trade. Whether performing the detail work of wrapping fly rod guides (as above) or turning a piece reclaimed farmhouse into a unique and useful piece of furniture, the shop is a place where he's able to block out distractions and focus on creating functional works of art. Although Jake has always been handy with tools and possesses a master's eye for detail, he "never thought of creating things as a job until it became one." Jake works on the family farm out of an old shop, which he is actively restoring in exchange for use of the space. e large, dray building keeps the bulk of the weather out, while providing the square footage he needs to work on several custom pieces at once, and leaving room for everyday farm work and expansion. The Fly Rods Fly fishing can be as much an art as it is a science, with practitioners of the fly casting culture coveting unique gear that portrays personality while functioning without flaw. Aer years of fishing the myriad waters in the mountains surrounding his home town, Jake discovered fly fishing when he and his bride moved to Missoula for college. Shortly aer weing his first fly, Jake was introduced to veteran fly fisherman and rod builder Dane Sco, who teaches fly rod building classes when not covering water in the Missoula area. He quickly saw talent and promise in Jake, and began using him as co-in - structor for multiple courses. Taking full advantage of the adage that "there is no beer way to learn than to teach," Jake immersed himself in the process, becom- ing exceptionally skilled, while creating solid rods with cool vibes along the way. Now, years later, customers seeking a one-of-a-kind fly rod that functions as flaw- lessly as it looks, look no further than Jake's unassuming shop.

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