custom rod ?

surfnut · #1 10-14-2007, 07:53 PM

were can i find info on custom rods i would like one built for me any info would help thanks. does anyoneknow of any builders in nj?

surfnut · #2 10-15-2007, 08:53 PM

anybody?

zimno1 · #3 10-15-2007, 11:37 PM

jim has some good info but is fishing as we speak. i couldn;t hook up with him tonight. when sudsy gets back he will see this and jump on it. i forever want to do that myself and gunny has all the rodbuilding expertise. my new winter project is a spey rod i am gonna build. pm gunnysniper and ask him. most are fishing and miss alot of threads as they get lost in the shuffle this time of year. first you need to be specific on the size and or what specifically ie; plugging/deadsticking/jigging etc. you know the drill

surfnut · #4 10-15-2007, 11:52 PM

thanks zimmo i want at least an 11' rod for pencil poppin.

zimno1 · #5 10-16-2007, 12:11 AM

when suds gets back he will give you the poop on who in no. jersey to go to. ed white might help as well. i had a custom rod and it was fine till it got damaged. not good as you need to have some kind of insurance when it comes to an expensive rod. an 11ft lami will be as good as most custom rods but if you are shorter than most your comfort shouldn;t suffer on the beach and by all means get one designed specifically for your needs.

GunnySniper · #6 10-16-2007, 07:09 AM

I might have a little time over the winter, are you in the Email Loop?
Better yet get an Email to me.
[email protected]
Put pencil rod in the header

BryanL · #7 10-16-2007, 04:39 PM

Uh Oh the Gunny might have some free time? I smell trouble a brewing

Im sure Deb is gonna want to see you a little bit this winter

jimi4290 · #8 10-16-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanL

Uh Oh the Gunny might have some free time? I smell trouble a brewing

Im sure Deb is gonna want to see you a little bit this winter

yeah..he thinks hes gonna have some free time..now that he said that..im sure there is a line forming to keep him busy...

GunnySniper · #9 10-16-2007, 07:55 PM

As a matter of fact, My better half actually believes that hanging out in the shop, affectionetly known as, "Man Town", is quality time.
She watches me do my thing and we talk. I am actually looking forward to teaching her, as she has requested, some of the more mundane beginner skills and progressing on through the finished product. In other words while I'm at work she'll be gluing up handles and seats, and then underwraps, etc., etc., etc.,................
I have had the itch to go back into production work for some time now.
I now have an important motivation to get me to plunge deep into the abyss, It's back on again with the girls, so trip is on, montauk is out.
So time spent building also equals time spent with wife, equals can't go wrong.
Send your orders guy's the bench is waiting for you.

jimi4290 · #10 10-16-2007, 08:37 PM

..ill save up gunny...ill let you know when i have the extra cash..right now is not a good time....

BryanL · #11 10-18-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jimi4290

yeah...ide like to order a wife who wants to spend time with me in the workshop...oh..did i say that out loud..oops..uh...

Ya no kidding... My wife cringes every time she hears the word fishing... Too bad for her I guess

Sudsy · #12 10-18-2007, 09:42 PM

If shipping messes up your deal with Gunny (an 11', one piece rod is nearly unshippable) I know a few guys in the area.

Where are you located ??

Ed White · #13 10-18-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by surfnut

were can i find info on custom rods i would like one built for me any info would help thanks. does anyoneknow of any builders in nj?

Anthony,
It's not a custom but I just purchased a Lami XS11MS to take to Montauk with me, 11', throws pencils a mile, and I can get them to splash all the way back in. Throws swimmers/metal/bombers/shads and the like pretty well too.
I bought it for flingin' big wood, got to Montauk and every fish I caught was on a bomber....

Had about $1000.00 worth of wood in the truck too......

Anyway, if you get down this way give me a call, and you can try mine for a point of reference.

surfnut · #14 11-29-2007, 12:14 AM

hey suds iam located in bergan co. can u shoot me pm of builders u would recomend i was looking at the lami gsb 1321m . thanks for any info and your help

Sudsy · #15 11-29-2007, 01:14 PM

I do know 4 guys that build quality sticks

Zim, who used to own Stevens Tackle in Long Branch
Eric Peterson in Belmar
Bogans in Point Pleasant
Big Country - Dave, about 45 minutes out on Long Island

If you want any phone numbers shoot me a PM
(except Bogans - he's got a storefront and is in the phone book)