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| Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS! |
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11-14-2009, 03:18 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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Rod Builder Needed
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
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11-14-2009, 03:39 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
Posts: 2,251
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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,,,,,  |
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11-14-2009, 09:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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Pm me with some details and I can quote you a price
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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11-15-2009, 09:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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I got a great deal on a rewrap by Bob at wickford rodworks last winter. offer cash and save some $$$
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11-15-2009, 08:16 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
Posts: 3,275
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Saltheart built my last two customs and has done several repairs for me. He is as honest a man as you will ever find.
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“It’s not up to the courts to invent new minorities that get special protections,” Antonin Scalia
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11-18-2009, 12:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 41
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Fontain Rods
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.
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11-19-2009, 10:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 397
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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...
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11-19-2009, 10:49 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,420
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Wickford Rod.
get in early, he is always super busy, but is very reasonable and does great work!
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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11-19-2009, 11:08 AM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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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.
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STORMR Pro Staff Member
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11-19-2009, 11:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chefchris401
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.
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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... |
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11-19-2009, 12:27 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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yes please send me his number. i still havent decided on the builder yet.
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STORMR Pro Staff Member
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11-20-2009, 11:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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wickford rodworks may only be open on weekends right now of it's slow. Try calling him 1 last time Saturday
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11-20-2009, 10:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chefchris401
yes please send me his number. i still havent decided on the builder yet.
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Ill get that number for you... Just got a new phone so.. |
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12-11-2009, 08:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Fairhaven, MA
Posts: 112
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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.
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