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Custom fishing rods drying on a wall rack in the Custom Rodworx workshop

No. 481 · Hand wrapped in West Sussex

Rods built one
thread at a time.

Custom Rodworx is a boutique rod workshop building bespoke rods. We specialize in saltwater casting, jigging, fly and big game rods for Tuna, GT's, Kingfish and Amberjacks: JDM high end rebuilds and repairs undertaken. Every blank is hand-selected, every wrap tied under tension, every component checked and quality assured.

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16+
Years at the bench
481
Rods delivered
3–8 weeks
Build window
∞
WRAP AND CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
Set of rainbow titanium fishing rod guides arranged by size on the workshop bench

The Process

Three to eight weeks, one bench.

  1. 01

    Design consultation

    A call or workshop visit to discuss target fish, technique, and aesthetics.

  2. 02

    Blank Selection

    We pair your build with the right action, modulus, and taper for the job.

  3. 03

    Hand Wrapped: JDM Components

    We use Fuji Guides and components, predominantly in a JDM style.

  4. 04

    Finish & QA

    Gen 5 Two-part epoxy, balanced, tested, quality assured, delivered.

Row of custom rods with colorful thread wraps resting on a wooden bench

Signature Wraps

Color is the
maker's voice.

Pick from infinite colorways, or send us a swatch or example. We'll match it.

From the bench

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Build progress, wraps in the guides, and finished rods off the bench.

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Hand-drawn custom rod build sketch showing thread bands, writing, and finish details

Commission

Begin the build.

Tell us a little about the rod you have in mind. We'll reply within two business days with questions, options, and a slot in the bench queue.