Blog
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Five Tips for Starting a Custom Rod Building Business
Many custom rod makers start as hobbyists then convert their hobby into a business. Here are some things to consider if you are thinking about rod building as a business. -
Advice on Cutting Fishing Rod Blanks
Keep these rules in mind next time you have trouble finding the right blank for a build. -
Need a More Durable Blank?
The RODgeeks Bass Series could be exactly what you're looking for. -
A Guide to Reel Seat Sizes
Understanding reel seat sizing can be tricky, so here’s a guide to the reel seats that RODgeeks offers. -
RODgeeks - Suggested Guide Size and Spacing Chart
We have received many requests for recommended guide spacing on our blanks so we now provide this information. We respect that you may have your own preferences for guide size and spacing. If so, our recommendations will serve as a good starting point. Many builders will tape the guides to a blank before wrapping them, then run a line through them and bend the blank to make sure that the spacing meets their approval. This is a practice we recommend.
