Zacks Custom Rods

An awesome set of 20/30-class and 30/50-class trolling rods we recently completed for a returning client looking to expand his existing ZCR collection.

These ring-guide setups are exceptionally versatile—perfect for everything from bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna to wahoo and even marlin. We built them with durable Fuji ring guides designed to handle the occasional contact from swivels and other terminal hardware, then finished each rod with a Winthrop roller tip for smooth line and hardware transitions at the tip.

Premium cork packages, Winthrop adjustable butts and a bold custom color combination bring the entire set together.

These rods are compact, powerful, versatile and seriously badass.

We spent the day putting our USA made, exclusive Carbon Series through its paces, and this 19-minute film captures it exactly as it happened. Every tap, every subtle pickup, every change in the bottom, and every surge from a fish is transmitted through the blank, keeping you completely connected from start to finish.

Designed to deliver exceptional sensitivity without sacrificing lifting power, our Carbon Series allows you to detect the smallest changes while maintaining complete control over powerful fish. Whether you’re drifting live bait, working jigs, or targeting trophy stripers, these rods were engineered to maximize feel, performance, and fish-fighting authority.

Handcrafted in-house using premium, American-made carbon blanks manufactured one at a time, every rod reflects the precision, durability, and attention to detail that define everything we build.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a truly premium rod from the rest, this video is worth the watch.

A beautiful set headed to New York!

Each rod features hand-laid Japanese abalone complimenting custom painted grey wood grain blanks, grey grip packages, silver hardware, and refined detailing throughout. The result is a clean, timeless aesthetic with the performance to match.

We use only premium-grade abalone designed to maintain its beauty for years to come without the cracking and deterioration commonly seen in lower-quality materials.

This spread includes 50/80 class trolling rods, 80 class hybrid rods, our exclusive 80/130 XL Giant rods, and a matching set of chunking sticks.

If you’re looking to build a truly custom set for your boat, reach out to us!

Glide bait rods!
Glide bait fishing isn’t just about the bait… it’s about the rod.

This build was designed specifically for casting, loading, and working glide baits with precision — giving you full control over every movement.

If the rod isn’t right, the bait will never swim the way it should.
If it is… everything changes.

Built for performance. Built to fish right.

Our exclusive Carbon series inshore rods focus on performance that actually holds up. These blanks are built with advanced carbon and resin systems that deliver true sensitivity, fast recovery, and ultra responsiveness—without sacrificing durability.

This series was designed to bend, load, and recover exactly how they should… and keep doing it. Longevity was a major factor when designing these rods, and we nailed it on the head. Non-changing symmetrical performance that lasts a lifetime.

Handcrafted in the USA. One by one. No shortcuts. No compromises. Truly unmatched.

Feel everything. Trust it under pressure.