Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

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Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by babfish » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:59 am

There is a custom rod builder on ebay from Minnesota. The name is R.W. Rod and he builds on St. Croix Blanks. Just wondering if anyone has purchased from him and how his craftsmanship was. Thanks

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by DanD » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:54 am

I purchased a 6'8" MXF LE, (brown blank) from him this summer. No foregrip, split handle, Fuji alconite guides. Excellent work, fast shipper, well packaged, good communication. Very pleased with the transaction. Dan

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by babfish » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:30 am

Thanks Dan. I think I am going to order a rod from him soon.

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by OhioChamp183 » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:00 pm

He's been selling them for a few years now. Good rods for the money. 8-)

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by OhioChamp183 » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:01 pm

Another option is Larry Mitchell, Ebay name lgmitch58, sells the GBlanks custom rods for around $120-150. 8-)

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by dampeoples » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:57 pm

Got an eBay name for the orginal guy? Would love to smoke his stuff over.

Heard a lot about the G-blanks guys too, what blanks are they using now?

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by wiper » Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:14 pm

Rainshadow/Batson Bought one two weeks ago, pretty nice!

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by RGMatt » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:06 pm

I have 2 rods from RW Rods and am happy for the price paid.

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Re: Custom rod by R.W. Rod on ebay

Post by DougL58 » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:30 am

Love my Gblanks.... use a Fuego on it. Very light. I'll get another.

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