Designed with you and hand-built in Franklin, Tennessee by a former Bighorn River guide — for yourself, or for someone who matters.
Commissions from $1,400 · About four rods a month
They're designed for broad appeal — mass-produced to meet general specs and ship to as many hands as possible.
But your casting stroke, your home water, and the fish you chase aren't average. They're yours.
I believe your rod should be built for you.
I work closely with each angler to build a rod that feels natural in hand and performs when it matters.
That means understanding how you cast, where you fish, and what you're chasing — so every detail serves a purpose.
The result is a rod built around you, not the other way around.
A 20-minute call about the angler: their water, their casting, the fish they chase, and the story behind the rod.
I send a written design with the blank, components, wraps, inscription and final price. Nothing is built until you approve it.
A deposit reserves your build slot. I build one rod at a time and send photos along the way.
Your rod arrives ready to fish, usually 3–6 weeks after you approve the design.
You don't need to know anything about fly rods. I'll handle the specs, keep the secret, and help you capture what this gift means. Gift certificates available.
Give a RodBuy a Gift Certificate — $1,400The Craft
Every wrap, every guide, every finish — built and finished by hand.
The Commission
Every rod starts with a conversation. Share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for — no pressure, no obligations.
Custom commissions from $1,400 · Built by hand, one at a time · About four rods a month.
Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to your rod's final price.