Custom fishing rods by The Reel Tech for all types of fishing from trout and bass to steelhead and salmon!
A custom 7′ spinning rod built for my Dad. Rogue blank, Fuji VSS reel seat, split grip cork handle, Fuji Alconite guides, and wrapped in NY Jets colors. My Dad is very happy with his NY Giants steelhead rod, and now he has a NY Jets bass rod to round out his quiver.
Enjoy Dad!
Keep em’ bent to the cork!!
Here is a build I recently completed that has extra special meaning. This rod is for customer Kim Parara’s wife Kathy, who is a Breast Cancer survivor. Built on a Rogue SS 904 9′ 6-10# blank. Kim wanted the lightweight and strong REC Titanium guides. He wanted a split grip carbon fiber handle system as well as some fancy work done on the split grip section. The rod is wrapped in Breast Cancer survivor pink.
ENJOY!!
Tight Lines!
Reel Tech Custom Steelhead Float Rod laying next to some nice Chrome!
Tight Lines and Bent Rods!
The Reel Tech would like to thank Andrew Armstead and John Rabjohn for inviting me down to Redding, CA to do a seminar for their Fishers of Men Christian Sportsmen Club. My wife Jennifer and I cannot thank you enough for the friendly and kind hospitality. What a pleasure it was to speak in front of a great bunch of kind hearted fishing fanatics. Great questions were asked, and I really enjoyed the audience interaction throughout the presentation.
Again, a big thank you to the Fishers of Men Sportsmen Club, and to all of you who came to listen to me speak. It was my pleasure, and I look forward to doing it again!! I really enjoyed the time with you guys!
Completed this build for a very special customer who is a lifetime New York Giants Fan….my Dad!
Built this rod using a a Rogue SS904 9′ 6-10# blank. He wanted a split grip design and really liked the feel of the Fuji VSS reel seat. He chose awesome Fuji Alconite guides for the build. Of course, he wanted the rod built in New York Giants team colors. The first guide of the rod has a special trim band design which came out great with the two contrasting colors.
The rod came out great and I delivered it to him yesterday before the game. He couldn’t be happier with the rod, and the fact that the Giants are going to the Superbowl in 2012!!
Cant wait to see this rod doubled over with a steelhead on it!!!
Love ya Dad!
Tight lines to all!!
This is Cory Brenner’s 2nd Reel Tech Custom. He went with a Rogue SS904 9′ 6-10 blank this time as he was looking for a good side drifting rod and all around steelhead spinning rod. He chose the quality REC Titanium guides again for the build. He liked the look and feel of the Fuji VSS Reel seat and wanted a split grip design for this rod. The red and silver aluminum winding checks compliment the red and silver thread wraps nicely. He requested a fancy diamond pattern in the split grip area as well to give the rod additional unique character.
Cory is already outlining what he wants for his 3rd Reel Tech Custom Steelhead Rod. The next one will be built on a St. Croix blank! Cant wait to custom build his next dream rod!!
Tight Lines to all!!
Hello all,
Just wanted to say that I am proud to have met the acquaintance of Christopher Heller, owner of Allaroundangler.com, a site for river fishermen, by river fishermen. Chris’ passion for fishing is undeniable. Just recently, Chris advised me and made an announcement on his site that I would be officially endorsed and recommended as the preferred Fishing Reel and Fishing Rod technician for Allaroundangler.com. I am honored to be part of, and to be associated with Chris Heller and Allaroundangler.com.
The link to the announcement is: http://allaroundangler.com/blog/2012/01/the-reel-techaaa-endorsed-reel-rod-repair/
I have added a link to Allaroundangler.com to my Friends page. Please take some time and browse through Christopher’s site. Chris and his friends are REALLY talented fishermen and know how to harvest the chrome. Their great videos are both entertaining and very informative. The articles and stories section is full of top notch, very accurate, and extremely helpful information.
One thing I applaud Chris for is the fact that he keeps all river names and locations anonymous. Chris encourages site visitors to send in success photos or any fishing photos for that matter, without fear that where you are fishing will be revealed. Gaining true fishing knowledge is never about where, what river, or what spot, its about learning the techniques and tactics, and then applying them to wherever you live, and whatever river you fish. There is a lot of fantastic knowledge that can be obtained from the site, no matter what your skill level at fishing may be.
Thank you Chris Heller and Allaroundangler.com !!
Tight lines and screaming drags!
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!!
