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bigmckee23
Posted 8/23/2012 9:24 AM (#580360)
Subject: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Posts: 64


Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Hey Guys - I know this isn't Musky related but with the wide knowledge base on this site I'm looking for some help. A buddy of mine recently got married and I am going to be getting custom spinning rods made for each of them. When speaking with them, they need rods that could be used for bass/pike fishing. I'm thinking maybe 7' medium or medium/heavy for them. Either way, the real question is, does anyone have suggestions on where to get these rods made? I know it may be a stretch, but i'm looking to spend maybe $100-$150 per rod. I appreciate any input you guys can provide.

Thanks!
bigmckee23
smallmouth/musky
Posted 8/23/2012 9:40 AM (#580363 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Posts: 128


bigmckee23 - 8/23/2012 9:24 AM

Hey Guys - I know this isn't Musky related but with the wide knowledge base on this site I'm looking for some help. A buddy of mine recently got married and I am going to be getting custom spinning rods made for each of them. When speaking with them, they need rods that could be used for bass/pike fishing. I'm thinking maybe 7' medium or medium/heavy for them. Either way, the real question is, does anyone have suggestions on where to get these rods made? I know it may be a stretch, but i'm looking to spend maybe $100-$150 per rod. I appreciate any input you guys can provide.

Thanks!
bigmckee23



In that price range you are going to be paying for a lousy rod IMO.
I'm a fan of gifts than can/will be used. So in this case I'd by a $100 rod, and then have a local rod maker add a custom touch to it....Maybe some writing/w epoxy/clear over it.
A $100 over the counter rod buys you quite a bit these days in a bass rod.
millsie
Posted 8/23/2012 10:10 AM (#580369 - in reply to #580363)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Posts: 189


Location: Barrington, Il
I diod this when I got married. Went to a custom rod builder and he gave me a good price on them, I think about $100 each. don't think he's in business anymore. find a local guy and ask him for aprice. The custom is a nice touch. you can write whatever you want on it.
ranger6
Posted 8/23/2012 10:32 AM (#580372 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Great Idea. My wife and I received the same gift for our weeding present. We were given over the counter St. Croix rods with her name on one rod and mine on the other with our wedding date....still using them 20yrs. later. Not sure what they painted the names and date on with, but looks like a gold paint with a clear coat over. You can tell they did it by hand and it was not a rod builder, but still very cool. I don't think you would need to go custom...
bigmckee23
Posted 8/23/2012 10:46 AM (#580374 - in reply to #580372)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Posts: 64


Location: Crystal Lake, IL
I guess when I say custom, that wasn't my full intent. More less a smaller company that I could go through that could put their names and the date on the rods before they send them to me. Ideally I just don't want it to be a rod you can run down to cabelas and pull off the rack. I want it to have a little meaning behind it. I say $100-$150, but I don't think I would rule out going up to $200/rod for the right product.

Thanks,
bigmckee23
wallydiven
Posted 8/23/2012 11:25 AM (#580384 - in reply to #580374)
Subject: Re: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 538


Location: northern indiana
I'd contact Brent and Chase Gaff at Gaffight rods. Great people to work with and quality craftsmanship.
Vince Weirick
Posted 8/23/2012 10:56 PM (#580534 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: Re: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 1060


Location: Palm Coast, FL
I can make exactly what you are asking for! PM sent
Slime King
Posted 8/24/2012 7:43 AM (#580573 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: Re: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 494


Location: midwest
I sent a pm with a local builder's contact info.
KenK
Posted 8/24/2012 8:18 AM (#580579 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: Re: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 576


Location: Elk Grove Village, IL & Phillips, WI
You can also check with Elk River Custom Rod Shop in Phillips, WI. They do really nice work.

http://www.elkrivercustomrods.com/
jasond
Posted 8/24/2012 10:03 AM (#580602 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift




Posts: 187


Location: West Metro, MN
Check with Jim Grandt @ www.grandtrods.com He is in Illinois too.

KARLOUTDOORS
Posted 8/24/2012 1:09 PM (#580637 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 956


Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs
Shop for and buy the rods that would fill your wants/desires for your friends at your fav fishing retailer. Then call Corens Rod & Reel (773-631-5202) to add your personal touch. That part should really be inexpensive. Its simply a paint pen and or decal and an epoxy clear coat. They are on the northwest side of Chicago in the norwood park nieghborhood (Harlem and I90) easy to get to.

Edited by KARLOUTDOORS 8/24/2012 1:13 PM
Guest
Posted 8/28/2012 1:47 PM (#581353 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: RE: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift


Give Lonnie a call over at Thorne Bros. I know a lot of people who have ordered wedding party rods from them and they turn out incredible! When it comes time for my wedding next year, I'll be ordering a batch from them! 763-572-3782
5th lake Brad
Posted 8/28/2012 1:54 PM (#581354 - in reply to #580360)
Subject: Re: Custom Spinning Rods as Wedding Gift





Posts: 537


Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI
Franks custom rods. (630) 309-8055, Bartlett il.
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