These small yet needed items add a taste of elegance to any custom made fishing rod. Hook Keepers allow the angler to hang a hook that is connected to his/her line, to the rod in the event of location change during a fishing day. The winding check is not only a beautiful way to finish off the front of a handle but also adds an element of protection sealing off water from filtering down between the blank and handle material, which in turn will cause decay and possibly premature needed replacment.