ROD INFORMATION AND PHOTOS
PHOTOS OF DECORATIVE WRAPS AND ROD DECORATION
AS ONE CAN SEE A ROD CAN EASILY BE DRESSED UP WITH A DECORATIVE WRAP OR BY DECORATING A ROD YOU ALREADY
HAVE. THE DECORATIVE WRAPS ABOVE ARE
$15 EACH (MOST ROD BUILDERS CHARGE $15 AN INCH). ROD DECORATION AS
ABOVE (IN THIS CASE METALLIC THREAD) IS A FLAT RATE
$20 WHICH INCLUDES THE SAME DECORATION AT EACH GUIDE, THE
TIP, AND GRIP (IF ROOM ALLOWS).
Everyone asks: "How much do you charge for a rod?" It is not easy to give an
answer due to all of the variables. With a "Custom rod" you get to choose the
type of rod blank, type of grip, type of guides, and color of thread; as well as,
the wrap pattern for the guides. With a "Handmade rod" you get the stock
blank (black rib pattern) and guides (stainless steel frame with black shock
ring and white ceramic insert) and get to choose type of grip, thread color,
and wrap pattern. Most rod builders charge $15 an hour and up; however, I
charge a flat rate of $25 for up to 6'' rods and $35 for 6.5' and 7' rods plus the
price of all the components except thread. I buy the thread (if I don't have it)
as I will probably need it sooner or later. Examples of choices are as follows:

Blank: Length, maker (All Star, Falcon, St. Croix, Pac Bay, etc.), Power, Action
Grip:  Casting or spinning, cork or rubber, and length
Guides: Stainless Steel, Gold, Black, Titanium, Double foot or single foot
Thread Color: Almost limitless. Choice of nylon, silk, or metallic.

All grips and reel seats are epoxied with a two part 4,000 lb. epoxy, all thread
receives 4 coats of color preserver (except NCP and metallic) and 4 coats of
rod finish. The entire rod then receives two coats of rod finish.
I can also put your name in white or gold block letters on the rod ($5.00). All
cork grips are sealed with U-40 Cork Seal to help prevent chipping and stain
retention.

If you are interested in a rod, CLICK HERE------>>>>> FISHROD and I will E-mail or Fax
you a questionaire to fill out.
MATERIALS THAT I USE IN
THE MAKING OF THE CUSTOM
    AND HANDMADE RODS
EVA FOAM GRIP AND FUJI
CASTING REEL SEAT WITH    
          SILVER HOOD
CORK GRIP AND FUJI
SPINNING REEL SEAT
WITH SILVER HOOD
Shipping and Handling for rods up to 6' is $10.00 and over 6' is $19.00. I know because
that is what I pay when I get rod blanks. Even at those shipping rates I can make you  a
handmade casting or spinning rod (stock blank and guides) where you choose the grip
and thread color that is 6' long for
$65.00 SHIPPED and a 6.5' or 7' for $78.00 SHIPPED.
These rods will also have a hook keeper and standard wrap patterns. Any decorative
wraps and your name will be extra.
LIMITED TIME OFFER!!!!!!!!
NYLON AND METALLIC   
THREAD I HAVE ON HAND
(CAN ORDER ANY COLOR)
THE STOCK TYPE OF GUIDE I USE FOR
HANDMADE RODS. WITH CUSTOM RODS,
YOU CHOOSE THE GUIDES.
THE STOCK BLANK I USE FOR HANDMADE
RODS. WITH CUSTOM RODS, YOU CHOOSE
THE BLANK.
TO SEE SOME PHOTOS AND A DESCRIPTION OF SOME CUSTOM RODS WE
HAVE RECENTLY FINISHED, PLEASE
 CLICK HERE>>>>>>>>>RODS
Counter


RED, WHITE, BLUE DIAMOND
DIAMOND PATTERN
BLACK AND YELLOW "X"
RED AND WHITE SWIRL
MULTI-LAYER (4) WRAP
NEW ROD DECORATION
GOLD AND TWO-TONE