EST. ON THE WATER · NORTHEAST USA

REEL big FISH.

Hand-built custom rods for anglers who don't
come back with stories about the one that got away.

Nick holding a large blackfish caught offshore
No. 047 Nick · 14 lb blackfish · built on a NBR Hardtail Custom
HAND-WRAPPED GUIDES✦ FUJI COMPONENTS✦ MADE IN THE USA✦ LIFETIME WARRANTY✦ HAND-WRAPPED GUIDES✦ FUJI COMPONENTS✦ MADE IN THE USA✦ LIFETIME WARRANTY✦
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Built one rod at a time. By hand. By Nick.

Every Nick's Big Rods blank is rolled from high-modulus graphite, wrapped with custom thread work, and finished with marine-grade epoxy that shrugs off saltwater the way Nick shrugs off bad weather.

These aren't off-the-shelf sticks with a sticker on them. Choose your action, your length, your grip wood, your wrap colors, your inscription — and Nick builds the rod around the fish you're chasing. Tog, striper, tuna, sword, whatever's biting. Each rod is signed, numbered, and guaranteed for life.

  • 01Custom-spec'd action and length
  • 02Fuji SiC guides & reel seats
  • 03Hand-turned cork or burl grips
  • 04Personalized thread wraps & inscription
Pre-Order Coming Soon Build slots open. ~6 week lead time.