Looking for a custom rod builder
muskiebob1
Posted 11/11/2014 11:33 PM (#739714)
Subject: Looking for a custom rod builder




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Location: Des Moines Iowa		I am thinking of having a rod built for my Uncle and would like suggestions on rod builders. This would not be a muskie rod, pretty much the opposite, an ultralight. Anybody have any suggestions for a good builder?
muskyhunter47
Posted 11/12/2014 6:08 AM (#739720 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder




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Location: Minnesota		Thorne Bros talk to Lonnie. They can build you a pan fish rod for ice fishing to a xx heavy musky rod.
Mojo1269
Posted 11/12/2014 6:35 AM (#739724 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder





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Agree on TB. Lonnie is the best in the biz (IMHO). If you want to pimp it out a bit with fancy wraps etc Frank of Franks Customs does awesome work as well
jvkop2
Posted 11/12/2014 8:23 AM (#739738 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder




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H. Gil Rods made my custom Big Nasty and it turned out amazing. Don't think he has a full site, but he's on Facebook. I highly recommend him.
mnmusky
Posted 11/12/2014 9:16 AM (#739755 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder




Don't know if they are still around but red barn rods do customs with hardwood handles. It dramatically increases sensitivity for those little fish to walleyes.
Flambeauski
Posted 11/12/2014 9:34 AM (#739759 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder




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Location: Smith Creek		http://www.lakeladyrods.com/
Kris makes some purdy poles.
Ronix
Posted 11/12/2014 4:22 PM (#739846 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder




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Another name to consider...Jeremy at Tuscarora Tackle. He's done several for me including predators and St Croix LTs
www.tuscaroratackle.com
Wood_Duck
Posted 11/17/2014 11:26 PM (#740624 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder





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Location: Tennessee		Call Jeremy at Tuscarora Tackle!!!
Tackle Industries
Posted 11/18/2014 6:10 AM (#740629 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder





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Location: Land of the Musky		Tuscarora for sure. He can build you any rod to any specifications.

"We are proud to offer builds on a variety of quality blanks including St Croix, Lamiglas, Mudhole MHX, Batson, TFO, Orvis, and Tackle Industries to name a few. If there is a blank out there that you want, we can get it for you. Our guide selection includes Fuji, American Tackle, and Pacific Bay. We offer handle options in full-grip or split-grip with materials including cork, EVA, hypalon, and x-flock in a variety of colors. Additional options like snake skin inlays, marbling, and Scott Throop tiger wraps are an inexpensive way to add a touch of class to any build."

http://tuscaroratackle.com/rods/

James
jawtag
Posted 11/22/2014 4:53 PM (#741236 - in reply to #739714)
Subject: Re: Looking for a custom rod builder





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I had a walleye rod done by H.Gill and also a fly rod, I wouldn't let anyone else spin me up a rod the guy knows his stuff! Pm me if you want his contact info or pictures of his work.