Having a custom fishing rod built can be a wonderful indulgence and may not be as expensive as you may think.
A major advantage is that you can have the rod built to suit YOU and your style of fishing.
Not only can a custom fishing rod accommodate a specific purpose, they can also be made for comfort and balance to your preferred reel, arm length, and of course add some colour and bling for a unique look.
![Fish pattern weaved into the binding of a custom fishing rod](https://www.ryanmoodyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Individual-fish-weave-on-custom-fishing-rod.jpeg)
![Custom fishing rod built to stop impoundment barra](https://www.ryanmoodyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/custom-fishing-rod-built-to-stop-impoundment-barramundi.jpeg)
![Add some bling with unique colour combinations](https://www.ryanmoodyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Custom-fishing-rod-painted-reel-seat.jpeg)
My mate Ron Farren from Salty Dog custom rods has been making rods for me for over 30 years.
The latest build is two heavy tackle 130’s so we can have a bit of fun with the big marlin from our new game boat.
But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a nice rod.
Ronnie explains that (as at time of writing) a custom rod with quality components starts around $300.
Not much more than you pay for a top shelf rod from the tackle shop.
We visited Ron at his workshop and had a chat about the advantages of getting a custom rod built just for you, some of the customization’s possible, and how to go about beginning the process.
If you’d like to contact Ron regarding a custom rod for yourself or for a gift, you can get him via his Salty Dog facebook page.
If a custom rod is a bit out of your range, in this related post we visit BCF to talk rods, rigs, lures and tackle for tropical speedsters including a downloadable PDF cheat sheet.
My favourite gear and tackle for tropical sportsfish
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