Custom vs. Manufactured Rods



A custom rod makes the fishing experience a positive one

Quality

 

Quality is by far the biggest difference between a custom fishing rod and an “off the shelf fishing rod.” A company that mass-produces fishing rods needs to create the largest profit margin on each rod possible and unfortunately, some (not all) manufacturers also cut corners on rod components … i.e., some shortcuts are necessary.

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Handcrafted fishing rods are tailored, designed, and custom-fit to meet the individual’s specific aesthetic, environmental, and fishing performance requirements. Because each custom fishing rod is built “one rod at a time,” quality control is ensured and certain to meet the unique criteria set forth by the angler. No two custom fishing rods are identical, but each one incorporates state-of-the-art fishing rod components and careful hand design that facilitates the ultimate angler fish-catching rod that is sure to be treasured for generations.

Performance

The main question will always be does a custom fishing rod help you to catch more fish than an manufactured rod?

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Absolutely!

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Custom fishing rods achieve 3 goals. 1st they give the firsherman confidence in his/ her equipment that will have a follow-through effect in the use of the rod. 2nd, the custom rod has been built right and will be optimized for to the fisherman's casting style, and the components of the rod will have been placed in such a way that the experience will be a far better accuracy rate. 3rd,  the rod is built in a way that creates better fish fighting ability and control. 

There will be less break offs and more landed fish. You will catch more fish with a custom rod.

Choice

 

In the game of fishing, sensitivity and confidence are the name of the game and that fishing rod is the instrument that provides both. When it comes to enhancing this sense, the only two things that have any effect on it is the line you’re using and the rod you are holding.

Ultimately rod choice is a personal decision, but knowing how to make selections can save you money even if you spend more on a rod than you originally planned. This is simply because if you don’t get what will do the job right or don’t get a quality product, you’ll just have to make another purchase a lot sooner.