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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.

  • 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.

  • Rachel and Eli Neshiem
    $400 +

    Each of our rods are made to order which allows us to customize them to fit your home waters.

  • 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.
  • Chris Payne
    $200 - $1,200

    Chris Payne is a professional rod builder. During the day he builds Custom Rods for a larger, California-based custom rod company. Chris can procure Seeker blanks at competitive prices and get you the best components in the market.

  • Nick Cotter
    $200 - $400

    Custom-built fishing rods using the best components available. We know the mid-Atlantic waterways and Cotter Rods are designed to perform in saltwater and freshwater.

  • 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.

Featured Builder
Rachel and Eli Neshiem

Rachel and Eli are a custom rod-building husband and wife team. They are passionate about the outdoors and the space in creation it occupies. Their rods are made to order, allowing for customization, and helping them build rods for the waters you fish. Rachel and Eli prioritize both USA manufacturing and small businesses when choosing suppliers for their blanks and components. They stand behind every rod they build and guarantee your Neshiem fly rod will outperform any of your existing setups.

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    Rachel and Eli Nesheim

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