Handcrafted rods primarily for fishing the coastal waters of North Carolina. The majority of his custom built fishing rods are drum heavers, Nick also builds on a variety of other CTS blanks including BayCaster, Vapor Trail and Air. He builds quite an assortment of offshore rods as well. Be sure to check out Nick’s previous builds on the Rod Gallery page.

Rod Orders Closing for 2026 Completion

If you’re looking to have a rod by Christmas or any time before Spring 2027, you have through tomorrow to get your order in (order form sent and deposit paid). On September 1st, completion dates are moving to March 1, 2027. We do have

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A Mix of CTS Heavers Just Listed

This batch of rods include two long tip 1305’s (Rated for 6-10oz), one in Space Gray with Fuji Titanium SiC Guides, one in Tennessee Orange with standard Fuji Alconite Guides. Both of these rods are for local pick up, due to their 8’10” tips.

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A Variety of New CTS Rods for Sale

We have quite a few Airs in this batch, as well as a few heavers. AirXT AXT795 in Steel (7’9″, 1 Piece Rod, Rated for 1-2 1/2oz) Air EA809 in Marlin with Fuji Titanium SiC Guides NOT SHIPPABLE (8′, 1 Piece Rod, Rated for

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Now Taking Orders for Custom Rods

Nick is now open for rods with a starting completion date of December 15th. Order your rod here. The completion date will be adjusted once slots fill in. If you don’t want to wait to have one built, check out our rods that are

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