FDX Custom Rods

05/08/2024

The Make a Wish, "Fishing for Wishes" tournamemt rods are ready to go!

02/10/2022

Handles and Handles......

Today I show you how and why to find the spine and then the basics of handle layout.Contact me with any rod building questions at [email protected]...

02/06/2022

The beginning rod building series....well...begins.

Part 1 - Today Nathan and I unbox the tools necessary to build your first rod.Contact me with any rod building questions at [email protected] ...

01/23/2022

Yes, it's finally here! At YouTube channel so you can see how to build and repair them yourself.

This is the beginning of YOUR Rod Shop. Stick around and learn how to build and repair rods for yourself.

07/19/2021

Ran to Cypress and caught a few this morning before it got hot.

Today I'm Bass fishing in Lake Cypress on the Kissimmee Chain. There is some current and the bass are in the submerged hydrilla. I explain a little about t...

09/13/2020

Working on some Loomis blanks with American Tackles new CCT grips and reel seats.

05/14/2017

Here's a few picks from the build and the final pic at the auction.

04/30/2017

The LLS fundraiser rod.

I'm building a rod to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser that happens in 10 days. This will be a quick build and I'm going to take you guys through it step by step.

RodGeeks 7'-6" MH-Fast blank is the starting point. Now the creative process begins. Stay tuned....

04/30/2017

2017 "Fishing for Wishes" rods. Ripa and Associates is sponsoring the Make a Wish fishing tournament fundraiser again this year and I have the honor of building the trophies again.

Started with RodGeeks CSW276MM blank. Aero comfort reel seat and grips, custom camouflage paint and Microwave guides. These are light saltwater rods that have a soft tip for casting live bait and plenty of backbone for turning big Redfish and Snook.

04/30/2017

After nearly a year off from rod building due to back issues I'm happy to announce I'm back in the shop on a regular basis again.

04/09/2016

Working on the Make a Wish rods today!