Custom Build Spotlight: Treat Yourself Once in a While
Every so often, a custom submission comes through that immediately gets us excited—and this one was exactly that. A customer reached out looking to treat himself to something special: a 9'6" casting rod built specifically for salmon and steelhead, finished in a clean Silver and Navy Blue theme.
Dialing In the Perfect Blank
After a quick conversation to understand his fishing style, target species, and preferences, we narrowed the blank down to the REVST96M—a 9'6" medium power, moderate-fast action rod rated for 10–17 lb line. It’s a balanced, versatile setup that shines on rivers and fits exactly what he was after.
Crafting the Look
From there, the fun really started. He wanted a combination of Silver and Navy Blue, plus a few personal touches to make the rod uniquely his. Here’s how we brought his vision together:
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Blue Carbon Fiber Split Grip Set – Featuring a rear fighting butt and a matching rear grip off a graphite reel seat with blue trim to stay true to the theme.
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Silver Aluminum Butt Cap – Clean, sleek, and functional—perfect for counterbalancing a longer rod.
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Silver Guides – Selected to tie the entire color scheme together with a consistent, polished look.
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Custom Military Stickers & Personalized Name Label – Meaningful details that made the build truly one-of-a-kind.
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Hand-Laid Decorative Wraps & Inlays – A subtle but classy way to elevate the Navy and Silver aesthetic.
Bringing a Vision to Life
From the blank selection to the precise color matching and custom detailing, this build checked every box. Projects like this are exactly why we love what we do—taking someone’s idea and turning it into something real, functional, and beautiful.
