Looking for quality builder to make me a two-piece graphite surf rod. About 10' long and able to cast spoons and plugs up to about three ounces most usually two. I will be using a spinning reel. Would prefer a builder who can provide some customer references. Would prefer NOT to work with anyone who is a rodguild builder. I am located in the MA area but willing to work with a builder in other areas if references can be provided. Please contact by e~mail at barretti1@yahoo.com.

www.tackleworks.org - Use the directory to find a builder that suits you. Contact info is provided by phone, email and websites for most builders listed in the directory. You should be able to find someone within just a few minutes.

I show this listing for MA:

Xtreme Custom Rod
Custom Rod Building, Rod Repair
rod_maker@yahoo.com
4 Smith Corner Road
Newton, NH , MA , 03858
Phone: 603-382-0234


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Why not build your own?

Not enough interest or time. Plus to set up to build just this one rod would probably cost me more than just having someone else do it for me. Thanks to those who have responded. I need to take some time and get some specifics out for pricing. Thanks.

I think you would not need any reference from me since my name is well known in the rod building world, but if you do I can provide it. I am able to use any blank you want European, US or Asian, I asume you need the rod for a long cast, I built rod s for Carp fischerman in England who need to cast 160 Meters and more. My E-mail address: mrcrous@aol.com or call me 304-599 7175
you can see my work www.fishingphotos.net I am the Munich rod man.
Best Regards Mark Crouse

I have never heard of you and would not ever buy a rod without getting some customer references. No offense, but I prefer to do business that way.

No Problem Josh
You can contact any Employee from the company Batson Enterprises ( Blank and Components )
Richard childres from RCR Racing ( Dale Ernhardt old Boss) Mike Ludeman from Wodd Stabilizing Specialist, or you E-mail me and I give you the contact # or address.
Best Regards Mark Crouse

Heck Mark
With those references will you build me a rod LOL

Josh, I'll vouch for Extreme Custom Rods....he builds a nice surf rod. He might be fishing though.

Mark Crouse is a very highly skilled and respected builder well known throughout the world wide rod building community. Personally, I would be honored to have a rod that he built. I'm sure that you could get all of the references that you want

Mike

Iagree with Mike.

Mark Crouse is a highly skilled rodbuilder who is held in extremely high regard by the rodbuilding community. His workmanship is truly awe-inspiring.

Stan

Mark Crouse is "all world" and may be Mr. World...

Putter
Williston, ND

Josh, take a look at Mark's work on the photo pages. He isn't a rod builder as such, but more of a craftsman, a very good one at that. I second the opinion that I would be forever grateful to have one of his works of art, especially his "Eastern Steelhead Kit". Take a look at these photos. [www.fishingphotos.net]

Thanks. I took the advice to use the tackleworks directory and found some builders in a 3 state area near me. I will source from there. Thanks for the many helpful replies.