A great custom rod is built around a purpose.
Before discussing blank manufacturers, materials, or components, we start by understanding how the rod will be used. The species you target, the techniques you fish, the presentations you prefer, and the performance characteristics you value all help determine which blank is the best tool for the job.
There are many outstanding blank manufacturers, and many of them specialize in rods for specific applications - freshwater, saltwater, surf, finesse, trolling, etc. Choosing the blank that allows your rod to perform exactly as you expect is more important than choosing the most popular or most expensive blank.
Whether the blank comes from CTS, Century, RodGeeks, North Fork Composites, RainShadow, or another respected manufacturer, our objective remains the same: create a rod that performs exactly the way you need it to.
We work directly with each customer to customize every aspect of the build, from blank selection and components to thread colors and decorative wraps, ensuring a rod that fits both your fishing style and personal taste.
We proudly build with premium blanks and components from industry-leading manufacturers including:
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Rainshadow
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North Fork Composites
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Rodgeeks (St. Croix)
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Rod Forge
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Lamiglas
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CTS
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Century
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Fuji
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ALPS
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American Tackle Company
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Forecast
Detailed price estimates are available after the initial design consultation and are dependent on a range of factors and options including: rod blank, components, and decorative wrap(s).
We understand that every customer has a different budget and we strive work within every customer's budget. A general price range for freshwater, inshore saltwater, and surf rods is $150-$500+.
An example of the lower end of that range is a Lamiglas X-Factor blank or St. Croix SCII blank with standard Fuji components and one-color guide wraps ($150-$200) and an example of the higher end of that range is a CTS 13ft surf blank with premium Fuji and/or ALPS components, multi-color guide wraps and a decorative butt wrap ($700+).
Customizable Components
When designing a custom rod, the following design decisions are made by you:
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Blank (manufacturer, size, specs)
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Handle type, size, and configuration
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Component type(s), size(s), and configuration (reel seat, winding checks, guides)
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Guide thread wrap color(s) and style
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Decorative accents including:
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Trim bands
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Decorative wraps or accents (diamond wrap/chevron wrap/other wrap styles - SEE IMAGES ABOVE, paint marbling)
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Decals
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If desired, we can discuss specific guide sizes and placements such as spiral wrap/acid wrap or specific guide sizes to accommodate leader knots or heavy line.