Custom Rod Building

While fly rods are our specialty, we also build custom freshwater rods tailored to your exact needs—any species, any technique, any style. Every rod is built to order using only high-quality components selected for performance, durability, and feel.

Premium Blanks

We proudly build with Batson Rainshadow blanks. Founded by Bob Batson, Batson Enterprises has spent over two decades refining rod components using deep industry experience. Rainshadow blanks are trusted by many of the top custom rod builders in the business.

Revelation Series
The Rainshadow Revelation fast-action blanks offer an excellent balance of power, sensitivity, and lightweight performance across a wide range of applications. These blanks are versatile, responsive, and proven on the water.

If you prefer a different blank, we have access to nearly any brand and can build to your exact specifications.

The legend continues with Gary Loomis developing some of the best rod blanks in the industry. His innovation is legendary, and North Fork Composites blanks are proof! Never satisfied with the status quo, Gary continues to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and rod blank designs. Don’t settle for anything less than the best!

NFC rod blanks are designed, built, and tested here in America! This gives North Fork Composites the ability to control the entire manufacturing process. Each step of the process is touched by a human hand, and each blank is tested by a human hand. This ensures you will get the best possible custom rod with the best blank on the market.

The LMX Series combines different carbon and glass materials (IM, HM, X-Ray) for targeted stiffness and feel. A toughened resin prevents micro-cracks from impacts, extending blank life. The modular design allows for replacement of individual blank sections without returning the whole blank. Your custom rod with a North Fork Composites LMX rod blank will become one of your favorite rods! Your custom NFC fly rod will be your go-to rod.

We are an NFC Certified Rod Builder.

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https://northforkcomposites.com/warranty-and-returns

Custom Components & Upgrades

Your rod can be fully customized with upgraded components, including:

Custom grips
Reel seats
Decorative thread wraps and thread art

We work with you to create a rod that not only performs exceptionally but also reflects your personal style.

Guides & Thread

Guides

We use ALPS and Forecast guides, both considered industry standards among custom rod builders. ALPS components are known for innovation, strength, and long-term durability.

Thread

We use Madera and Fuji threads—two of the best brands available. Their advanced dyeing processes ensure vibrant colors that hold up for years, even with prolonged UV exposure.

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