Custom rod makers

[Northern_George]

Hi just wondering if anyone knows or has had a custom rod built as I’m looking for a custom carp and one lure rod.

 

[Andyquadra]

I made both my fly rods, just got the blank, rings, handle

 

[tarponhead]

What problem are you trying to solve by having a custom made?

 

[Northern_George]

I’m just wondering what rod builder to use and if anyone can recommend

 

[gr cz527]

tom jenkinson makes some fine rods but not sure if its sea rods only. i have used them many many times and very rarely fail

 

[DRN]

Chap down here in Cornwall called Aaron Insley. Turns out some very nice rods and he was very helpful when I was building mine. You can find him on Facebook.

 

[Rusty Gate]

What problem are you trying to solve by having a custom made?

Like rifles sometimes its just nice to have something for you.

 

[Klenchblaize]

What problem are you trying to solve by having a custom made?

A replica Richard Walker Mk IV on the cheap or some such from this much aspired to and long gone maker?

RARE HARDY PALAKONA 10′ “RICHARD WALKER AVON” ROD – Vintage Fishing Tackle

vintagefishingtackle.co.uk

K

 

[User00014]

Hi just wondering if anyone knows or has had a custom rod built as I’m looking for a custom carp and one lure rod.

Where about last are you?

Colin Pitelen of Broadland Rods built my custom carp rods and I highly recommend him.

 

[Northern_George]

I’m just on the Welsh Shropshire border mate

 

[Devon Stalker]

Bruce and walker make beautiful custom rods. They are Norfolk ish I think. Well worth getting in touch with them.

 

[enfieldspares]

Steve Parton who died in the mid 2000s made bespoke rods trading as Sparton. You may find such using those search words on internet auction sites?

 

[Beefy93]

Bruce and walker make beautiful custom rods. They are Norfolk ish I think. Well worth getting in touch with them.

Lovely Rods. I have a Double handed Salmon rod from these guys.

 

[opticron1]

Used to do all my own sea and fly rods, but got lazy..... if you want to look at a choice of basics for rod building guidesnblanks.com is a decent site to go to. They may even be able to point you in the direction of recommended builders. Definitely something good about a one off, be it a fishing rod or a rifle/shotgun (the latter will be on the never ending bucket list!)....

 

[Grannysmith]

Perregrine hand made rods radstock

 

[martin_b]

Steve Parton who died in the mid 2000s made bespoke rods trading as Sparton. You may find such using those search words on internet auction sites?

Steve died in 2013. Ive got 3 of his rods but even better than his rods was his float tube, i have one for about 15 years now, and have yet to find anything better.

 

[FISH BOY]

Sold my custom set of four plus spod years ago as someone offered me silly money for them one day. For the life of me cant remember his name, but was based on the South coast but think he died about 10 years ago.

Sorry, not much help I know, but interested in what your looking to have made? 3.5lb to have a bit of backbone for big baits and a bit of cat fishing or 3lb all rounders to also go for a winter pike?

Ps - best spinning rod ive ever owned is a Greys Missionary 6 piece travel rod. Like waiving a feather, but can handle a small tuna.

 

[pezz69]

Dont owe any, but i know of a lot of lads who love Dave Lumb rods. Full customs

 

[Sonicdmb73]

Bruce and walker make beautiful custom rods. They are Norfolk ish I think. Well worth getting in touch with them.

I think I have one of theirs, I will have to check later. Came from a sale for very little money if I recall.

 

[Hornet 6]

Not all builders build all blanks.
First decide on a blank, and then what you want it to do.

Neil.