Who makes the best custom rods

[UglyStick]

Originally Posted by Fisherman120

Why would a Jersey fishermen get a rod from somebody in Illinois? Doesn't make sense to get a rod from someone who doesn't fish local or similar waters regardless of sponsorship.

Garone has excellent work and an excellent reputation, I would second that recommendation.

Jersey... Illinois... who cares... he asked for recommendations on where to find the best and in my opinion and experience, it's Jim Grandt. You don't need to put other builders down in order to express your own preference.

[BOOMER43]

what type of rod?

[Irish Jigger]

Garones rods are beautiful. What I look for is a builder that builds the rod I want on the blank I want and not be steered in a direction I am not familiar with and don't want. His work speaks for itself!!

[Fisherman120]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

Jersey... Illinois... who cares... he asked for recommendations on where to find the best and in my opinion and experience, it's Jim Grandt. You don't need to put other builders down in order to express your own preference.

Where did I put down his work? Don't care how nice or how junky it may be, fact is if you're gonna get a custom rod then it should be from someone who knows the fishery firsthand. Illinois is really far from Jersey.

[stripedbass]

Garone rods those are the only rods I use.

[MVP]

Tough question to answer as everyone has there own opinions. It is like asking what is the perfect Blackfish Rod. There is no really right answer as everyone has their own preference and style of fishing

As for custom Rod builders we have some of the best guys right here in our backyard in NJ and NY

[Man Workin]

If you are leaning toward Garone,you can't go wrong. Bogan is also a great product. Mike has rods he sells on his facebook page often. They are used and only certain makes, but if your not in a rush you may come across something you want at half price.
Good luck.

[a/c steve]

hot rods the guys name is jim makes very nice rods and reasonable prices he is in clark nj

[Blackfish Doug]

Originally Posted by a/c steve

hot rods the guys name is jim makes very nice rods and reasonable prices he is in clark nj

I own quite a few of his rods as well I agree with you 100%

[thefishermanmechanic]

I chose Mike Garone on his work and reputation! I picked a blank I liked and let him tie it together, his work is very nice and I would have him do another without question!