Just completed another Steelhead float rod build. Built on a Rogue SS 963 9’6″ 4-8# blank. Split grip handle, American Tackle AERO reel seat, REC Black Pearl Titanium guides. Reel seat set lower to optimize rod length for keeping line off the water, which in turn, creates a great drag free drift. This rod will be a joy to fish a float and jig!

Tried something different with the trim wraps. This is one continuous purple thread finishing off the first guide on the rod:

Close up of the diamond wrap design on the butt section of the rod:

Tight lines and bobber downs to all!!

Billy and Wendy Whittaker are the proud owners of a matched pair of steelhead side drifting rods for their boat. They wanted to show their love of the Oregon Ducks, so they chose the team colors for the wraps. These rods are built on Rogue SS 904 6-10# blanks. They wanted split grip carbon grips and really liked the feel of the American Tackle AERO seat as well. Fuji Alconite guides were used to complete the builds.
Upon delivery, all Billy could say was “They look so nice I don’t want to even fish with them”. Thanks for the compliment Billy, but I expect these rods to be covered in bait and bent to the handle with many steelhead brought to the net!!

Enjoy the rods Billy and Wendy!

Tight lines and screaming drags to all!!

I recently completed a matching pair of Custom steelhead side drifting rods. Ken Berryhill is the proud owner and he really knows how to spoil the guys in front of his boat. These rods are built on Rogue SS904 9′ 6-10# blanks. He chose a full length carbon fiber handle with an American Tackle AERO reel seat. He wanted a great set of guides so we went with REC titanium guides to complete these builds. These guides are lightweight, sensitive, and virtually indestructible. No doubt these rods will be responsible for bringing many winter steelhead to the net this winter!
Enjoy the rods Ken!!

Cory Brenner is the proud owner of a Reel Tech Custom Steelhead Float Rod. This rod is built on a St. Croix SCIII 10’6″ 6-10# blank. Cory chose a Fuji NPS reel seat with full length cork rear and fore grips. He chose the lightweight, strong, and near indestrucible REC titanium guides to finish out his custom build. The rod came out beautifully and he was very pleased. The smile on his face when it was delivered to him said it all. He is excited to put this new custom jig fishing tool to use on some steelhead.

Just completed 3 Steelhead/Salmon Rods. These rods were built using Rogue SH 965 9’6″ 8-17# blanks. Two were made with carbon fiber split grip handles, one with a full length carbon fiber handle. The new Fuji ACS reel seats were used and I am really pleased with them, I think they will be very comfortable to fish with all day! Did some decorative butt wraps on the rear section of the two split grip rods. These three rods are ready to bring some fish to the net!! They came out AWESOME!!