Billy’s Blog: A Visit to the Rod Forge Factory & Testing New Blanks

I am pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of two new lines of blanks by Rod Forge. The first is the Forge Composite (FC) series (Now Available), with the second line set to be unveiled soon. This initiative aligns with Rod Forge and my vision to provide anglers with a...

Visiting a blank manufacturing facility and witnessing the process of creating a blank firsthand is undeniably an exhilarating experience for any custom rod builder. I was fortunate enough to have that chance and spent a whole week at the Rod Forge facility in Grand Prairie, TX, working on a fresh...

The art of building a custom fishing rod has many aspects: what guides should be used, what colors to wrap them, and which grip materials are ideal. But the most important factor – is blank selection. It can be quite overwhelming for even a seasoned builder to decide which blank...