It started with being commissioned by Tim Chote to build for the fleet at Fins and Feathers Inn in Guatemala, and Tim's operations in Brazil and the Galapagos. In the following years, Drew made a complete line of special edition "splatter" rods for Johnny Morris. As the business grew, the brand's reputation only advanced, catching big-named tournament boats' attention. Today, RodsbyDru outfits the world-renowned "Tropic Star Lodge" in Piñas Bay, Panam, andhsponsoring the sportfishing TV show, "Angler's Journal", hosted by John Brownlee.