Looking to have a custom surf rod built and looking for a good honest rod builder. I just dont have the time to do it myself or want to mess anything up.

I know of Wickword Rodworks, CMS, and Fontaine Rods. Any others out there?

I dont know anyone personally who has had a rod made by any of these companies, so any info would help.

I know what I want for a blank, reel seat, butt wrap, guides, etc so I just need a builder whos reliable and stands behind his/her work.

Feel free to PM me if you want for suggestions or ideas.

Thanks,
Chris

I have an unbelievable rod from Fontaine.... Not only is it just beautiful but it is everything I could have asked for,,,, Money WELL spent,,,

I also know quite a few other guys with them and everyone loves them,,,,, :uhuh:

Pm me with some details and I can quote you a price

I got a great deal on a rewrap by Bob at wickford rodworks last winter. offer cash and save some $$$

Saltheart built my last two customs and has done several repairs for me. He is as honest a man as you will ever find.

I agree with Gattafish.....I have a 10' GSB that is just awesome! I have seen some other rods made by Fontain and without a doubt...the best I have ever seen.

Find Ray Boucher from Hope Valley RI.. Does phenomenal work and is one hell of a guy... If you want to see his work he has rods he has wrapped in Watch Hill Outfitters in westerly.. itll give the idea of his work...

Wickford Rod.
get in early, he is always super busy, but is very reasonable and does great work!

ive sent wickford rodworks 3 emails and called every day and no responses. even called when the shop was supposed to be open and still no luck.

i like his work but i cant reach him.

2 other builders have already given me quotes.

ive sent wickford rodworks 3 emails and called every day and no responses. even called when the shop was supposed to be open and still no luck.

i like his work but i cant reach him.

2 other builders have already given me quotes.


Chris next time your down near soco swing through W.H.O. look at those rods Ray built and if ya want ill give ya a number ok... His work is very very nice and I know a hand full of people that fish them above everything else so... He wraps mostly Lami blanks so...

yes please send me his number. i still havent decided on the builder yet.

wickford rodworks may only be open on weekends right now of it's slow. Try calling him 1 last time Saturday

yes please send me his number. i still havent decided on the builder yet.

Ill get that number for you... Just got a new phone so..

CMS has been building rods for 30 years. He sells them all over the world. His people are very helpful and knowledgeable. They are in the process of moving to a new location on the Fairhaven/New Bedford Bridge. Not open yet, but soon. He also sells rod making supplies. As a disclaimer, I do not work for Charlie. He has been my friend for many years.