Rod Builders: What to look for?

[finchaser]

I've been building custom rods and do rod repairs since 1972. If anyone has any questions feel free to give me a shout

[DarkSkies]

^ I was compelled to say some nice things about ya today ya grouchy basstid....
Happy and Healthy Christmas to you and your family.....

Someone was asking for a rod or builder recommendation:


"I can recommend finchaser.
1. He's been building Custom rods for over 30 years....doesn't farm out any of his work.

2. In fact, he's the one that some shops in your area farm their work out to

3. Several of the area's Capts and private charters bring rods in to him every winter for rebuilding as well.

4. He is kind of a gruff and grouchy basstid........a true old salt....
He is more honest and candid than most people you have ever met....I say this with respect because when someone wants him to build them a Custom rod, he puts a lot of thought into you, your intensity of use, size (height, etc)....and is one of the few I know of who will ask you to bring in the reel you will most likely pair it up with, so it is perfectly balanced when he hands it to you.......... and give you an honest answer each time.

He has never had a complaint about one of the rods he built as a custom, or re-built for others.....
Do a search on his name...."