Why Buy a Custom Rod?
 

It’s a good question. These toys are certainly not a necessity. The truth is, you can fish with almost any rig that includes a line and a hook. Heck, soda cans serve as reels on piers in the Bahamas. Besides, racked rods are generally well-made and dependable. The thing is, mass produced rods are a lot like diapers - built to serve the widest possible market from the bottom up. Even the higher priced poles are pretty generic in function and performance.

So, are custom rods necessary to enjoy a day on the water?  I guess that depends on your definition of enjoyment. On dry land, any four door sedan will get you from here to there. But wouldn’t you prefer to make the trip in a NASCAR pace car? That’s why somewhere along the line every angler worth his salt develops a hunger for a custom built fishing rod.  

But what about the price tag? In the past, handcrafted fishing poles were usually built by retired boat guides who refused to take up shuffleboard. These crusty craftsmen spent hours with selection (and sometimes basic creation) of materials, assembly, and personalization. Unfortunately, the resulting sale prices were usually too high for middle class line-yankers.

But times have changed. Pre-designed rod pieces and accessories are now available ala carte from manufacturers. Using computers and cell phones, parts availability and ordering are much simpler processes than yesteryear. Professional rod-builders now have greater access to all machines and accessories necessary to build distinctive fish sticks.  

Not all the benefits of custom rods are related to improved performance. Ownership symbolizes a dedication and love for sport fishing. That’s why they make great gifts for any occasion. Rather than a blah-blah plaque for retiring co-workers, honor them with a distinctive fishing rod done up in company colors.  Rather than another singing fish wall-hanging, show your fishing dad (or mom) you really care – stick a custom stick under the tree. Custom rods make an awesomely cool present for the soldier returning from overseas.

Every fisherman wants to own a custom made rod Because it means you can get exactly what you want in a fishing pole. 

Unlike standardized rack models, you can select the weight, length and speed of your new custom rod. Use it for your specialized kind of fishing rig it be a casting, spinning, trolling, saltwater or a fly rod.®

I have been making and repairing fishing rods for over 10 years. I also repair broken guides, broken handles, and reel seats for very reasonable prices. I use only the best, highest quality fishing rod components to create and repair fishing rods for you, my customer.

Remember, it's a custom fishing rod, I will create the rod to suit your particular needs so all of the choices will be up to you. 

My custom fishing rods are low cost high quality  what the manufacturer's regular retail price is unless you want to add something special that would cause the price of parts to be a little higher (exotic handle, silicon carbide guides, etc.).

 What "Rod Speed" Means:

• Questions You Will Be Asked When
  You Order a Custom Fishing Rod

• Where do you do most of your fishing? (saltwater,freshwater,both).

• What size and type of reel do you plan on using with this rod?

• What kind of fish are you looking to catch?

• Do you have a preference for length, tip sensitivity?

• Do you want special guides? (heavy duty, double-footed,etc)

• Is their a color or set of colors that you prefer for rod blanks or guide winding?

• Any other form of personalization? (logos, names, etc)

• When do you need it by?

Custom Rods for the Common Man