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Rod Seek curates the best custom rod builders from around the country to provide anglers with expertly crafted rods for any type of fishing in any body of water.

We are continually growing our network of builders. If you are a rod builder interested in joining our network, or a customer looking for an expert-crafted fishing rod, contact us today.

  • Tavis Tallent
    $220 - $290

    At 1836 Custom Rods, we don't just build fishing rods. We craft masterpieces, each one designed with meticulous care and precision for the unique challenges of the Texas coastal fishing environment.

  • Steve Griffin
    $1,150 - $1,500

    I am Steve Griffin, owner of Scissortail Rod Company. Under the SRC banner, I build handcrafted bamboo fly rods for small to medium-sized river fishing.

  • Capt. Collins Illich
    $199 - $399

    My team leverages our deep experience designing rods alongside luminaries like my friend and mentor Garry Loomis to bring Made in America front and center for US anglers.

  • Dru Thompson
    $1,350 +

    With over 48 years of growing a custom rod-building company, 20 + IGFA world records, and sport-fishing tournament wins. RodsbyDru's open-water rods are legendary.

  • Erik Kraemer
    $80 - $425

    "I take great pride in the craftsmanship of my products. I would consider it an honor to build your next fishing rod!"

  • Phillip Pierceall
    $300 - $600

    Excels at getting the best performance out of rods through matching rod blanks with the best-performing components for your type of fishing.

  • Bob Cappallo Custom Rods
    By Bob Cappallo
    $300 +

    Serving you with over 20 years of custom rod building experience. Bob builds some of the most precise Casting Rods and Fly Rods to be found. Experience that works for you.

  • Randy Howe
    $125 - $350 +
    Randy builds Rods for demanding customers through his network of coastal fishing guides and their affiliated guide shops.
  • John Burback & Adam Audette
    $120 - $300

    We handcraft custom ice and open water rods to meet the demanding needs of modern anglers.

    We ship across the US and Canada.

  • Josh Peters
    $100 - $280

    "I am one of the few builders that are not only willing, but very capable of working with Acrylic to get you the perfect look and feel."

  • Charlie and Daniel Nimtz
    $90 - $300
    With three generations of experience we bring you custom capabilites offered by very few builders.
  • Forrest Peters
    $125 - $900

    Making custom rods for over 10 years. Lone Wolf Rods will build a rod that is made just for you, using high-quality rod blanks and components (grips, seats, guides).

    Hand-built one at a time.

1836 Custom Rods
Travis Tallent

Our specialty at 1836 Custom Rods is utilizing blanks engineered for Gulf Coast fishing to create exceptional rods for modern anglers. Learning from the best in rod building, I have honed my craft to bring high-quality, custom fishing rods to our regional waters and beyond. Whether you are preparing for an annual trip or getting ready for a tournament, you'll be glad you show up prepared. As a rod builder, I am very proud to hear anglers enjoying the rods I crafted just for them.

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