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btfish

Posted 3/10/2015 5:06 AM (#758550)
Subject: Custom Rods?

Posts: 410

Location: With my son on the water

I am thinking about getting 2 custom rods built. I know like nothing about it. I know they are more money than off the shelf models but I have my reasons. What are your thoughts on them and who would you guys recommend? I would prefer someone in the southern half of Wisconsin but that is not manitory. There seems to be an infinite number of options so it would be nice to talk to someone fast to fast.

Thanks and have a good day.

muskyhunter47

Posted 3/10/2015 5:23 AM (#758552 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 1638

Location: Minnesota

Custom rod's are nice if you have the money. I use Thorn Bros just because there in my back yard. There are rod builders all over .find one talk to them tell them what you want the rod for and let them build your dream rod. The musky shows are winding down but there is a few that are at the shows every year.I'm sure some one will chime in on a builder in your area.

Ronix

Posted 3/10/2015 6:18 AM (#758555 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 981

As muskyhunter said there is no shortage of rod builders and all are capable of building very nice rods. I have Jeremy at Tuscarora Tackle build all of mine great guy to deal with and does amazing work

Tackle Industries

Posted 3/10/2015 6:34 AM (#758556 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 4053

Location: Land of the Musky

More ++++ for Tuskarora Tackle. Jeremy has built me probably 10 custom rods and all far exceeded my requests.

http://tuscaroratackle.com/rods/

Take a look at some of his work. He can build on about any blank and has some of the best blanks in his inventory to build on.
James

Flambeauski

Posted 3/10/2015 8:46 AM (#758574 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 4343

Location: Smith Creek

B&B Custom Rods in Ripon WI. Buzz is a good guy and great to work with.

wavridr

Posted 3/10/2015 9:52 AM (#758592 - in reply to #758574)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 298

Location: Not where I want to be!

Use Thornes!! They have a great warranty on their rods. First 30 days 100% after that half price of original cost!! Most custom builders warrant only the blank, not the labor. Important to look into the builders warranty.

fishhawk50

Posted 3/10/2015 10:08 AM (#758597 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 1416

Location: oconomowoc, wi

Elk River in Phillips, Wi.

ToddM

Posted 3/10/2015 1:14 PM (#758651 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 20219

Location: oswego, il

I would imagine you will get every custom to builder on this thread and have no doubt they are all good. I have one custom rod, it is a franks custom rod. I love it. He builds good stuff and they be quite pretty.

Flambeauski

Posted 3/10/2015 1:44 PM (#758663 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 4343

Location: Smith Creek

I believe in shopping local.
Northern WI: Elk River
Central-Southern WI: B&B
TC Metro: Thornes
Northern MN: Lake Lady
Southern MN: DLF Custom
Northern IL: Frank's or Dadson's

All those guys are awesome. A guy can always build his own too. It ain't that tough.

Pepper

Posted 3/10/2015 1:52 PM (#758665 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 1516

Does Frank's have a website?

Slamr

Posted 3/10/2015 1:57 PM (#758668 - in reply to #758651)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 7039

Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs

ToddM - 3/10/2015 1:14 PM

I would imagine you will get every custom to builder on this thread and have no doubt they are all good. I have one custom rod, it is a franks custom rod. I love it. He builds good stuff and they be quite pretty.

I have 5 custom Franks and would not think of having anyone else build for me. He's that good.

Mark Nicholas GS

Posted 3/10/2015 11:32 PM (#758816 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: RE: Custom Rods?

Location: Western PA

I'm having Jeremy build mine.

Chain Gang

Posted 3/11/2015 4:06 AM (#758823 - in reply to #758550)
Subject: Re: Custom Rods?

Posts: 489

No one beats Jeremy at Tuscarora. He has built a few of my rods and they all come out looking awesome. He works with all kinds of blanks and can get some blanks in any color you want!

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