I've come a long way from my first rod. Today I build custom workhorses and works of art, on professional equipment.
Using a phone book as a tensioner and a cardboard box as a wrapping stand when I built my first rod in my parents garage in 1996.
09/02/2023
Fair winds and folling seas Jimmy
Jimmy Buffett-A Pirate Looks At Forty Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall You've seen it all, you've seen it all Watched the me...
05/27/2023
Memorial Day - Reagan's Speech A video to honor and remember those who have fallen defending our country.
Uncle Dean's rod, hope he likes it!
Mr Bobby's rod came out awesome!
Another UCF rod!
12/13/2021
Have to say that this is my favorite kind of rod picture, Mr. Paul gettin it done with the D.I.P Stix this rod is official, "It will keel!" Congrats on the nice Trout and can't wait to drop the Christmas present videos on the 26th to bring more posts and welcome more people to the D.I.P. Stix family!
11/11/2021
Just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who ever put on a uniform and shipped out to stand between our country and those that mean her harm. From me and the D.I.P. Stix Family, happy Veterans Day!
The trout rod with the oak grips!
Dans rod with a primer coat from last week sorry it's late getting posted
Fees: To make things a little clearer, and for those interested, My fees are as follows.
Basic Rod wrap and assembly is $150.00 + Materials, tax and shipping if needed.
Tiger wraps are - 4$/inch
American Flag wraps (Basic) - $5/inch
American Flag wraps (the 9s vers.) - $8/inch
All other decorative wraps - by quote
Grips:
Split grip available on any rod - materials only
Full rear grip- materials only
Custom turned wood grips - by quote by time and materials.
(Finished oak 2.5" split grip combo is $35)
6 inch 3 color (of your choice)descending cheveron decorative wrap - included in basic package
Guide trim bands:
1st trim band (per guide foot) - free
Xtra trim bands (per band per guide) - $10 ($10 includes all guide aka 2 trim bands = $10 total for the whole rod 3 trim band $20 and so on)
Saw blade trim bands- 20/band for all guides
(JTOB) Olive Branch trim bands - $15
Split grip decorative wraps:
Standard is 3/4" trim bands - free
Metalic Dragon scale filled - $5
Decorative wrap filled - by quote
(depends on pattern)
Finishing fee is $5
Materials:
All materials are purchased at wholesale price, and I do not charge a markup or seller's fee. This means if you see something online that you like aka mudhole get bit or batson I can buy the materials at cost saving you the end customer a decent percentage that will be reflected in the quote you receive before the order is finalized. The only money I make per rod is what I charge for my time.