Who is Russ Philstrom?

  • Custom Rod Building Guild Member and 2nd Term Board Member
  • 10+ years rod building experience behind each rod
  • 2008 Certified Rod Builder teacher
  • Community education rod building teacher

This guy knows where to go for his custom built rods!Rods built to meet your specific fishing needs and style

Our rods are unique right down to the thread weave. Names, dates, and pictures can all be part of your rod weave. In addition to your weave, you can have almost any bird feather worked into your rod design. Laser engraving is available on all wood handles, helping to make each rod as unique as you are.

Top Quality Blanks and Components

BlanksComponentsHandles
St. CroixFujiCork
American TackleForecastEVA Foam
RainShadowPacBayCustom Wood
ForecastRECSplit Grips
Pacific BayMicro Guides
LamiglasSpiral Wraps
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