1836 Custom Rods

This past weekend was a beautiful one. Took the kayak out to to do some testing on some new lures I'll have up on the website and they proved their worth when I pulled in my biggest trout from the kayak. Picked up a couple more but they were all either too big or too small to take home.

Things were pretty grey and windy this morning but this little guy made my day a little brighter.

With the Houston Fishing Show starting today I'm reminded that it's now been 6 years since I started this little rod business of mine, and looking back I'm amazed at how far I’ve brought this little idea of mine. Starting with literally $100 and a dream to start my own business, I learned more than I had thought possible about how a fishing rod is built, both from my own experience and from local rod building legends. I’ve been one of the main sponsors of the REDRUM kayak tournaments. I’ve even had a hand in getting other rod builders started on their journey.

In those years I went from wishful thinking to having an established brand. Going forward I’ll be dedicating more of my time to growing my brand and expanding my business. Expect to see and hear more of me and, with luck, you'll be seeing my rods aboard your favorite guide’s boat.