To that end, I am continually striving to improve my rod building knowledge and craftsmanship. I try to honor those techniques and methods that are time tested and proven, while remaining open to new and innovative ideas that work.

Several considerations are crucial to building a custom fishing rod, and those themes dictate the process from start to finish. The targeted species, the skill of the end user,  his or her individual preferences, the physical attributes of the person, and any other information relative to the design of the finished rod must all be weighed throughout the building process. Most critical, is the set up of the rod and its components so that optimal function and performance can occur. Each blank is unique and will have its own signature (or mix) of power and speed. It will also have a spine that must be located and aligned not only for the rod’s intended use, but for accuracy in the casting strokes. Guide placement is always a major consideration, and several methods will be employed to determine the number and location of guides to best utilize the inherent strength of the blank. When done correctly, the placement of the guides will actually help protect the blank from failure. This process of tuning and fine tuning the placement of guides is virtually non-existent in a manufactured rod. Next, the type of handle assembly must be determined, along with the type of material it will be made of. If a decorative butt wrap is desired, the design of such will need to be determined. This list is by no means an exhaustive explanation of the rod building process, rather it is an insight to the differences between a factory assembled rod and a custom rod.

The rod building process itself is an exercise in communication. The more information  I can obtain from the customer, the more “custom” the rod becomes. My rod building philosophy and my obsession with quality guarantee that your rod will perform and function SUPERBLY. My attention to detail ensures that it will be a pleasure to look at as well. A hand crafted custom fishing rod individually designed and balanced, that combines function and beauty is truly a joy to fish with. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or design ideas. Whether you know exactly what you want or have no clue at all, we can help you design and then create a custom fishing rod that will fit your specific needs perfectly. A custom fishing rod is also the perfect gift idea for anyone you care about. The recipient of a custom fishing rod will remember forever who gave them such a unique, thoughtful and personal gift.