At Kenny's Rod & Reel, a custom fishing rod can be built to your specifications.   Being human, "We're all different", we come in different sizes and shapes.   By making a rod that can match up to an individuals size and height, combined with the type of fishing done, we can build you the perfect rod, fresh water or salt water!   Listed below are a series of questions for you to answer in order to get the correct Rod for you.....

 What type of fishing will be done with the rod?

Will you be using your fishing rod for fresh or salt water?
     
What is the weight line you desire to fish on this pole?
     
Where do you plan to fish with this rod?   (Lake, river, stream, pier, local salt water, long range, Panga, cruiser or other?)
    
Do you need the rod for casting, jigging, trolling, bottom fishing, pitching or other?
   
By answering these questions, we can get a more exact feel for what would suit you best.

What kind of components do you want on your custom rod?

What type of guides? 
     
If the rod is going to be used for deep sea trolling, do you want roller guides and tip? 
      
If you're going to fish small streams, do you want single foot ceramic guides?
     
Do you want an anodized aluminum reel seat, graphite, or no seat at all?
     
Graphite or fiberglass blank, which do you prefer?
       
Roller guides reduce friction.   A lot of folks who troll, or fish very heavy line, prefer  roller guides.   In some instances, a roller tip and a stripper guide are used along with  heavy duty guides.   Both rods are built for taking a large amount of pressure, if you  want to fish big line for big fish, this is the way to go.     
     
The cost is naturally greater on rods with all roller guides.
          
Another type of roller guide is the light roller casting guide, by Aftco.   These guides are also designed to reduce friction and are very lightweight.   They are made out of graphite with a stainless steel roller.   Rods built with these guides can only fish up to 30# test and are excellent for casting small anchovies, sardines, live squid, plastics and lures.
         
Stainless steel guides are more economical and in some cases very durable.  Lightweight Fuji guides have ceramic or super hard alloy inserts which are designed to reduce friction and cast smoother,   However, if you tend to knock your rods around, the inserts can crack. 
             
Stainless steel guides are heavier than the Fuji's.
        
Anodized Aluminum reel seats are excellent for heavy duty applications.   These seats are designed to take more torque which is required when you have to clamp down a lever drag reel.   The reel seat is less likely to fail and more fish will be caught.   It's no fun having to fight the rod and reel along with a huge fish.  
        
Graphite reel seats are lighter and more economical.   They are made in a variety of different styles, but still, you cannot put as much torque on these seats.   When local fishing, a lot of folks prefer cork tape, without a reel seat.   Usually, lighter line is being used and not as much pressure is being put on the rod, however, you have to be careful not to clamp the reel on too loose, as well as too tight.
             
Graphite rods are lighter in weight, stiffer, and transmit energy more efficiently.   You'll be able to feel more, from small pecks to the vibration of your bait,  graphite rods are very sensitive.   You'll also be able to set the hook a lot harder, they're stiffer than most comparable fiberglass rods, they rebound faster, and when you load the rod up, it comes back quickly. 
             
Calstar Graphite rods are a mix of fiberglass and graphite, the end result is more strength.   Fiberglass rods are traditional, you can pull as hard as you want and utilize the flexibility of the material to achieve the performance you need in the rod.   The rods also come in more actions to suit the type of fishing you're going to be doing.
           
Hypalon foam grips are standard on most rods, natural cork is sometimes used, and also once again there is cork tape.   On most trolling rods and baitsticks, Hypalon grips are used.   The length makes a big difference and must be designed by using the anglers height and arm length.   The type of fishing being done also comes into play.   For example, on surf rods the reel seat is substantially higher than on most other rods, whereas on trolling rods a shorter lower grip is utilized because the angler can develop more pulling power.  
           
Cork tape is lighter and thinner than most Hypalon or natural cork handles, but the reel has to be clamped onto the rod unless a reel seat is mounted on the rod.

Do you want to go to a mart and purchase a factory, inexpensive rod?

If you're not sure if you'll enjoy fishing, go for the factory rod as it will allow you to get a feel for what you prefer in a rod.   Why spend the money if you're not sure!.   When you decide that fishing is for you, then start to think custom rods.   The materials used in the factory rods are inferior to those used on a custom rod.  The blanks aren't as resilient and won't last as long.   The lower cost also reflects the amount of resources spent on making the rod.   Paint is often used in place of wrapping thread and rod coatings are often too hard resulting in cracking.   The spline, or backbone of the rod is very important, and if the rod is not splined correctly the rod may fail, or warp to one side.  
          
Being mass produced by people or machines, there is no knowledge or care in building the rod.   If the factory route is the first choice, we'll be happy to advise on what type to get and what action for whatever type of fishing.   We never push our rods onto people.   I hate to do it, but we often refer first timers to the marts for what they can get into without investing a lot of money in something they may not want to do more than once.

 What will my Rod cost?
        

A 50% deposit is required in order to start on your rod, sales tax will be added when the rod is picked up or paid in full.
          
Rush jobs will be given an extra labor charge.   When you place your order, you will be given an estimated time in which the rod will be completed.
           
In the event you cancel your order, you will be given a credit for merchandise only, If the rod is not picked up within 90 days of notification, the deposit will be forfeited and the rod stripped or sold.
    
If the rod cannot be picked up right away, please notify us as soon as possible.

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