I am looking for a custom rod maker. I am in need of a custom rod and don't think I can do it correctly myself. Anyone here do it for others? Thanks.

Paul

PM ALPSTER right on these forums HE MADE ME A HONEY!!!!!! 8-)

Also try ReelMechanic, David G. he made me one last year.

Aside from the gentlemen already mentioned Mattman from Otterrods.

Duane Richards.  He's a Virginia custom rod builder and his rods are works of art.  I don't own one, but I've had the chance to fondle his beauties in a local shops that sells them.  Simply amazing:

http://duanerichards.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=customrods

Check out some samples:

http://duanerichards.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=customrods&action=display&thread=1168610401

When I work up my nerve to get a custom, I'm going to get him to build it.  

Also try ReelMechanic, David G. he made me one last year.

Although I really appreciate the recommendations I get, I just don't have the resources and time to build rods commercially.

I build a few rods a year for close friends and my own use. It's a hobby for me and it takes me months to get one done. I own my own business (not fishing related) and I can't get parts any cheaper than you can, etc..

You are much better off dealing with David Green (Reelmech) who is also D&G custom rods. He makes awesome rods at a reasonable price and will get them to you much quicker than I could. He does this for a living and I can't compete with him on any level.

If I build you a rod, it's because I love ya. If I charged for my time it would cost $10,000 for a rod and it still wouldn't be as nice as one of D&G's. Stick with the pros and you won't be disappointed. JMHO

Ronnie

Well since, Alpster bowed out, I would recommend "flechero". Although I've never fished any of his rods, I have seen them in person and he does some fine work.

Regardles who makes it, post pictures for us to see.

I also recommend DG Rod Works.  He'll be building my 2nd "custom" rod soon.

http://www.rod-crafting.com/index.html

I just looked through a large quantity of Duane Richard's photos.....WOW.  Freakin' unbelievable.  Truly special looking rods.

Truly special looking rods.

True, they look very "pretty" but they also look heavy with those big epoxy ramps.  Aside from that,  all the "bling" just doesn't appeal to me.  They would look good as ornamental decoration in the home office etc, but I didn't see one rod there I would want to fish with.  I'm not saying this guys rods suck, I'm sure he'd have no problem with the stealth builds I prefer, I'm just saying the bling ain't my style.  

i had a rod built by DG ROD WORKS ..... its a sweet stick ,,, its a custom jig rod .... david really did a killer job and does understand how to make a truly killer stick .... i told him what i wanted and he made it happen ,,, he also put progress photos up on his web site so i could see the progress ..... from start to finish it olny took him a few days to get the rod in my hands ..... he builds on st croix blanks witch is a big plus in my book .... he also did the eye wrappes to match my reel .... he is a pro and super easy to deal with ....

i must also tell you im in no way sponsered or in any type of bisness with dg rod works ..... david just makes a killer stick and deserves a recomendation .... ;D

I love those cork handles he uses.  Pretty awesome stick there DG Rod Works.   8-)

"Flechero" builds my rods.  I'm working on saving up now for a nice topwater rod.

From the site, I also recommend Reelmechanic or DG rod works (same guy)

We've seen quite a few rods from these guys, awesome stuff.

Rod by Flechero

This gentleman is looking for a 6' MHF 2pc. rod. I have informed him that SC doesn't have 2pc blanks in his power or length, in any high end blanks.

The only 2pc blanks are in the Premier (SC2) blank, and again not in his rating and length.

Maybe Flechero can best serve him and has a connection for 2pc blanks............

Tight Lines!!!!    

low bugdet ,,, what kind of reel do you have on that stick ???? is that a daiwa terra ???

Thanks Scott and Russ for the recommendations, I appreciate it. (Russ- wipe off the cork once in a while!! ;D) I fall somewhere in between Alpster and ReelMech... I build a limited number of rods (the exact number is set by Mrs. Flechero, who bases it on how much time I spend with her. ...lol)

This gentleman is looking for a 6' MHF 2pc. rod

That's an odd ball rod for sure... Any CTS blank can be ordered in a 2 pc., but there is no telling what the wait time will be for production. That's my only thought off hand.

Check out George's Custom Rods. Just do a web search for him.

With the amount of reel servicing I get this time of year, and the 3 custom rods I have already in front of him. My turnaround time is getting longer, and I wouldn't even be able to get to a rod for him until the last part of April or first of May..

low bugdet ,,, what kind of reel do you have on that stick ???? is that a daiwa terra ???

YES

even though alpser cant do it, i have to say that he also built me a bitchin' rod....it is even sweeter with my new revo on it

I have custom rods from 2 builders, David Green, I got one and another in route and  4 rods from George Roth.

Highly recommend both of them.

This gentleman is looking for a 6' MHF 2pc. rod. I have informed him that SC doesn't have 2pc blanks in his power or length, in any high end blanks.

The only 2pc blanks are in the Premier (SC2) blank, and again not in his rating and length.

Maybe Flechero can best serve him and has a connection for 2pc blanks............

Tight Lines!!!!    

Guess he doesnt want to void warrenty and cut a 1pc into two?

Tierra-Yes

Clean the cork?????  You crazy?  Never happen, that grime is made of blood, sweat and tears,...literally,lol.

Dang, Russ, when you coming to California again, so I can steal that rod? Thing is a beauty, I like the seat.

Guys, if you're looking for a greatly priced custom rod, try G-Blanks. $150 shipped I believe it is, and  he makes them QUICK. Took him a week to have a custom made rod at my door. Not to mention, quality is GREAT. It gets the same amount of use, if not more, as my GLX rod.