Custom/Built Rods vs Manufactured Rods

[TylerT123]

41 minutes ago, EvanT123 said:

I think it would be ring handles rods, Tennessee grip rods and reel seat rods right ? 

I don’t know anymore 

[Angry John]

33 minutes ago, TylerT123 said:

I don’t know anymore 

See what ya started no running now.

[TylerT123]

10 minutes ago, Angry John said:

See what ya started no running now.

I’ll just hide then 

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I build all my own rods. The mist expensive was a limited production carbon fiber surf heaver, and I've got less then $400 in it , and all components are top shelf.

 

 

One of my favorites is a 6'6" 3 power spinning rod built exclusively for skipping whacky rigs to the back of any dock. I have less the $90 in that rod and the blank comes with a lifetime warranty.

 

 

There are several comments about 4 or even $500 customs. Yes, that can happen but IMHO, that's way expensive since most builders buy blanks in quantity and aren't paying retail for the blank or components.

 

I do it so I have the rod I want, not what's available. After you've fished enough you'll see where you wished the butt was longer (or shorter), or you wished the cork was thicker (or thinner). All otc rods are overbuilt and underrated. The last thing xyz rods wants is to hear their breaking.

 

 

Just as this site, the interwebs have more videos and how-to's on rod building then you have time to watch. It doesn't require Harry Potter's wand to build a rod it ain't magic.

 

Plus, I refuse to pay someone to do what I can do for myself.

 

As much as painting your own cranks, or skirting your own jigs, or pouring your own plastic. Catching a pig on something you built is, well, priceless.