The Ultimate Angling Accessory
Bentley creates the ultimate luxury car for fly fishing enthusiasts
Bentley’s latest product is the new Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, an exquisite installation that houses all the equipment required for a successful day by the river. This was hand-crafted by Bentley’s bespoke coachbuilding division. Four rods can be stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with Linen cross-stitching located on the underside of the parcel shelf. A pair of landing nets in matching leather bags can be found in a personalised, carpettrimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot. At the heart of the collection, are three individual Saddle-leather-trimmed units: a master tackle station; a freshmen case and a waterproof wader-stowage trunk.
The master tackle station and refreshment case sit on a sliding tray that allows for easy access. Inside, expect to find a special Burr Walneut veneered drawer containing fly-tying vice and tools together with a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers. Beneath it are four machined-from-solid aluminium reel cases. Within the refreshment case, you will find three metal flasks and a set of Mulliner fine-china tableware and food storage compartment. With a quilted leather finish top, it can be removed entirely and used separately. A wooden trunk was created to stow waders and boots, completed with hard-wearing neoprene material to keep the items in a waterproof environment. If need be, all three units can be removed for maximum luggage space.
Waterproof boot-floor, rear-sill-protection covers and an electronic dehumidifier unit are incorporated into the rear of the Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner to ensure a constant fresh and dry area. “Welcome Lights” are also built into the underside of the doors and project the Bentley and Mulliner logos on the ground when the doors are opened. As a bespoke option, customers may choose to display personal logo and graphic designs if need be.
Geoff Dowding, Director of Mulliner, said: “The Bentayga Fly Fishing car showcases the breadth and level of detail a customer can expect from Mulliner. This is an individual bespoke solution and our skilled craftspeople can design elegant and exquisitely executed bespoke solutions to complement any customer lifestyle or hobby. Fly fishing is a sport that requires a variety of equipment and clothing, so it was essential to package the rods, reels, waders, boots and fly-tying station into the car in a luxurious, accessible and elegant way – and the end result is truly extraordinary.”