Back Creek Custom Rods

09/10/2026

Building this one for a special cause…. Will be getting it wrapped up and on its way this weekend…. Stay tuned!

08/15/2026

Humbling to have one of your rods displayed alongside so many great works as a part of the Batson Collection….

08/05/2026

A Batson Enterprises Rainshadow REVC72M cut down to 7’, with Alps TexTouch reel seat, bird cage hood and Alps 316 stainless MXN / F guides customized by Custom Colored Guides.

Custom EVA kaleidoscope grips and an open reverse Chevron wrap, along with a peacock bass and custom name decal.

Wrapped with Fuji / Anglers Resource UltraPoly and Hitena metallic thread and finished off with Get Bit Outdoors Next Level finish.

Headed off to Shreveport, LA to chase bass….

08/04/2026

🚨 200 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

Can you believe it? In just 200 days, the International Custom Rod Building Exhibition (ICRBE) returns to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for a very special event...

🎉 The 25th Anniversary ICRBE! 🎉

For a quarter of a century, rod builders, lure makers, suppliers, and fishing enthusiasts from around the world have gathered for the biggest and best custom rod building event on the planet. And in February 2027, we're celebrating 25 incredible years together!

Whether you're coming to:
🎣 Learn from the industry's best
🛠️ Discover the latest products and techniques
🤝 Catch up with old friends
💡 Meet new builders and vendors
🏆 Celebrate 25 years of ICRBE history
..this is one show you won't want to miss!

The countdown is officially on. 200 days will fly by, so start making your plans now!

📍 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
📅 20 - 21 February 2027

Who's counting down with us? Let us know in the comments where you'll be travelling from! 👇

05/20/2026

CTS 13’ 70/30 split - 8-14 oz in Tanzanite Blue

Custom powder coated Batson Enterprises Alps XXNLG guide train and an American Tackle aluminum reel seat with full length paracord grip and a 9” open reverse-chevron grip.

05/15/2026

Two pair of rods built on Batson Enterprises Rainshadow MB843 & SPG843 blanks to be raffled at an upcoming youth fishing rodeo in the area hosted by Meridian Waste.

Custom Colored Guides, open decorative cross wraps and carbon fiber & EVA grips finish off these rods.

05/15/2026