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AcidRod.com / C & M Custom Tackle
Mark Griffin
Colleen Griffin
910 N. Cataract Avenue
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: 909-394-7486
Fax: 909-394-5186
mark@acidrod.com
www.acidrod.com
AcidRod.com offers a full line of blanks & components from Trout to Tuna and it's all "STOCKED" rather than simply listed and made available to purchase. We sell both Retail and Wholesale. Shipping is done at our cost with no mark-up, minimum orders, packaging or handling fees on U.S. shipments. Special discount available to Guild members. Simply type your member number into the comments box at check-out, and ask for the "Guild Discount". Discounts will be applied when the order is processed.
Advanced Tubular Composites
210 Olds Station Road Suite D
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 888-2187
Fax: (509) 888-2188
sales@advancedtubularcomposites.com
www.advancedtubularcomposites.com
All American Roller Guides
Steve Gustlin, General Mgr.
1100 Irvine Blvd., #19
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: 714-505-3177
Fax: 714-505-8920
aarollers@aol.com
www.aarollerguides.com
Manufacturer of top quality, heavy-duty roller guides and roller tips. Our all stainless steel frames and components are corrosion resistant and used on trolling & deepwater rods 20 to 80 lb test, stand up rods to 130 lb test. Our patented roller guides are offered in five frame colors for the custom rod builder's individual vision. Call for a list of our worldwide distributors.
Anglers Workshop
Jim Britt, President
Jon Britt, V/P, Gen Mgr
P.O. Box 1910
address2
Woodland, WA 98674
Phone: 360-225-6359
Fax: 800-278-1069
info@anglersworkshop.com
www.anglersworkshop.com
Distributors of major blanks, components and supplies, including Bamboo, fly tying materials and fly fishing equipment and supplies. Manufacturers of: Custom Powerwrap, Custom Powerwrap Micro Lathe and Anglers Rod Wrapper. We support The Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc. and membership.
Archie's Custom Fishing Handles
Archie McCarty
Elgin, MN
Phone: 507-876-2441
www.archiescustomfishinghandles.com
A line of seven handle styles fit to specific types of rods. Paired with four different woods, Butternut, Cherry, Walnut & Red Cedar, for 28 possible combinations each made one-at-a-time Contact me. My specialty is Red Cedar
Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast
William Batson, President
321 W. Pine St.
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 877-875-2381
Fax: 360-683-3579
batson@olypen.com
www.batsonenterprises.com
Manufacturers of: Rainshadow Rod Blanks Forecast Rod Blanks Forecast Components. The Utmost Customer Service and Quality Control. Batson Enterprises management is devoted to custom rod building and promotes The Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc.
Bluewater Bait & Sports
Mark Cook
801 Washington Ave SE.
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-444-2248
Fax: 218-444-3942
mark@bluewater-bait.com
www.bluewater-bait.com
Bluewater Bait & Sports is a full line sporting goods dealer. We welcome you to visit Bluewaters web site for all your outdoor needs. Current members of the Custom Rodbuilders Guild will be given a 10% discount on web orders: some items are excluded from this offer. Quotes can be provided for wholesale orders, non-stocked items, or merchandise not listed on the web site.
Custom Rodbuilders Inc.
W. Andy Snedden
7130 Willis Point Road
Victoria, BC V9E 2A1
Phone: 877-303-9331
Fax: 250-544-8893
wasnedden@telus.net
www.rodbuildersupplies.com
Rod building blanks and components. Exotic feathers for inlays. Canadian exclusive for U-40 products and Snake Brand Guides (also E.U. exclusive for Snake Brand Guides). Renzetti aluminum Butt Caps and reel seat trim rings. Special Discount for Guild Members.
Decal Connection
Debbie Brown
Chuck Brown
2112 Pea Ridge Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: 931 436 5021
Fax: 770 234 5502
orders@decalconnection.net
www.decalconnection.com/
Custom decals for fishing rods. Specialize in waterslide decals but also stick on, cling and other media.
DLF Custom Fishing Rods
Dan Fryer
6747 19th St.
Eyota, MN 55934
Phone: 507-289-7680
dan@dlfcustomfishingrods.com
www.dlfcustomfishingrods.com
Wholesale distributor of guides and reel seats We are a proud sponsor of the Rod Building Guild & their members. We have custom rods and supplies just not at custom prices. Check us out. Free Shipping on all orders over $50.00
DonJer Products Corp
Jill Goodman
13142 Murphy Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Phone: 815 -247- 8775
Fax: 815-247-8644
Toll Free: 800-336-6537
info@donjer.com
www.donjer.com
Flocking fibers, adhesive,application equipment Flocked grips are the finest grips you can use on a fishing rod,they have nearly all the advantages of cork,eva etc. with none of the disadvantages non slip and durable
Flex Coat Company, Inc.
Roger Seiders, President
P.O. Box 190
address2
Driftwood, TX 78619
Phone: 512-858-7742
Fax: 512-858-7852
flexcoat@texas.net
www.flexcoat.com
Manufacturers of Flex Coat High Build and Lite epoxy rod wrapping finish, rod builders glue; rod building equipment and supplies Visit our web site for a complete catalog of our products. We endorse The Custom Rod Builders Guild, work to promote custom rod building.
Fuji/Anglers Resource
Carl Haber, President
400 E. Section Ave
Foley, AL 36355
Phone: 251-943-4491
Fax: 251-943-4493
info@anglersresource.net
www.anglersresource.net
Exclusive North American agents for Fuji Rod Components and Fish Hawk Wrapping Threads. Products sold through distributors and dealers through out the U.S. and Canada. We take pride in supporting the Custom Rod Guild, Inc. and the craft of rod building.
G. Loomis, Inc.
1359 Down River Drive
Woodland, WA 98674
Phone: 360-225-6516
Fax: 360-225-6516
Toll Free: 800-456-6647
customerservice@gloomis.com
www.gloomis.com
A leading manufacturer of high-end graphite and composite rod blanks and fishing equipment. "You'll like what you feel." G. Loomis started as a blank manufacturer and for that reason is committed to serving the custom rod builder and The Custom Rod Builder's Guild, Inc.
Gudebrod
Box 357
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610-327-4050
sales@gudebrod.com
www.gudebrod.com
Rod Building Thread Over 125 years making and dying thread. See Web Site For Current Offers
J. Stockard Fly Fishing
James Vick, President
PO Box 800
Kent, CT 06757
Phone: 860-927-1100
Fax: 860-927-1116
Toll Free: 877-FLY-TYING or 877-359-8946
service@jsflyfishing.com
www.jsflyfishing.com/
J. Stockard Fly Fishing is a leading online retailer of fly rod building supplies and components, fly tying materials and other fly fishing accessories and supplies. J. Stockard features customizable fly rod kits and fly rod blanks from Sage, G. Loomis, PacBay, St. Croix and our 'house' brand, Batson. We stock guides and other components from Glenn Struble, PacBay, Hopkins & Holloway, Fuji, Batson and others. In addition to our easy- to-use, secure website, we offer a complete printed catalog and accept orders online, by phone, fax or mail. US domestic same-day shipping is $5 and always free on orders over $100. We are also happy to ship internationally.
Janns Netcraft
PO Box 89
address2
Maumee, OH 43537
Phone: 419-868-8288
Fax: 419-868-8338
Toll Free: 1-800-638-2723
customerservice@jannsnetcraft.com
www.jannsnetcraft.com/
Netcraft offers a complete line of rod blanks and components from major manufacturers. We also offer threads, finishes and rodbuilding tools. See our complete selection On-Line. We will also be glad to send a copy of our 101 page color catalog by mail. Netcraft has been supplying custom rodbuilders since 1941 with a complete line of top quality products.
Johnnys Pond
Barbara Callahan, PR Representative
Mike Lyons, Store Mgr
56 Shady Lane
Mt. Cobb, PA 18436-5023
Phone: 570-561-2008
Fax: 570-561-1788
Toll Free: 1-888-667-6247
Sales@JohnnysPond.com
www.JohnnysPond.com
Retail Fishing Tackle, Rod Building Componets, Rods, Reels, Combs, Maine Products, Camping Equipment and much more!! We are a "one stop" retail website based store. We pride ourselves on having exceptional products with superior customer service. We offer the best prices, you'll find anywhere with a price match or beat guarantee!!! "No Snags" is our focus, our Goal and the reason John started this website based Store!!! We are currently celebrating our "Grand Opening" with some never seen before prices!! Come to the Pond and see what great "catch" you can find today!!! Customer service Hours Monday-Friday 10:30AM - 6:00PM EST
Lamiglas, Inc
Todd Vivian
Box 1000
Woodland, WA 98674
Phone: 360-225-9436
fishon@lamiglas.com
www.lamiglas.com
America?s Handcrafted Fishing Rods Since 1952 See Web Site For Current Offers
Merrick Tackle
Scott Greenberg
7349 Route 28
Shandaken, NY 12480
Phone: 845-688-2216
merrick@ulster.net
www.merricktackle.com
Wholesale Distributors Rod Building Components Hard to Find Items Fishing Supplies Worlds Largest Distr. of Rod Building Components Quality Service by same knowledgeable owner for 43 years. See Web Site For Current Offers
Pacific Bay International, Inc.
165 Business Park Loop
Sequin, WA 98382
Phone: 360- 683-2080
Fax: 360-683-2234
Toll Free: 800-272-2229
info@fishpacbay.com
www.fishpacbay.com
Manufacturers/ distributors of graphite, composite and fiberglass rod blanks, guides, reel seats and rod building equipment from fly rods to big game rods. "The best in rod building components." Serving the custom rod builders with the most extensive rod building component selection in the industry. We also support and recommend The Custom Rod Builder's Guild, Inc.
PicToWeave
10 Emmerson Court
Gladstone, Qu 4680
sales@pictoweave.com
www.pictoweave.com
PicToWeave is a comprehensive weave design package designed from the ground up to suit both professional and hobbyist rod builders. Designed by rod builders for rod builders, this tool is easy to use even for computer dummies, yet delivers all the tools you need for amazing weave patterns! PicToWeave is proud to support the Custom Rod Builders Guild. Be sure to check out our web site for tutorials and free patterns.
REC Components
Alan Gnann, President
Dan Lanier, Customer Service
17 Middle River Drive
Stafford springs, CT 06076
Phone: 860-749-3476
Fax: 888-749-3478 (orders)
info@rec.com
www.rec.com
Manufacturers of Fine Fishing Rod Components and Rod Cases. Proud Sponsors of the Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc.
RodCrafters Journal
Ron Walter - Editor
,
www.rodguildstore.com/membership.html
RodCrafters Journal is published quarterly by The Custom Rod Builders Guild and is included with membership. RodCrafters Journal has been sharing knowledge among rod builders for thirty-three years.
School of Fine Art Engraving
Ray Cover
1206 N. Third St
Festus, MO 63028
cover@sbcglobal.net
www.rcoverengraving.com
We offer classes and private instruction in hand engraving. Basic through advanced classes are available. Classes are one week intensive classes that run 9-5 monday-friday For more info click on tha school link at the bottom of our homepage.
SR Trout Supply,LLC
Doug Smith
Rick Smith
Route 1 Box 225
Worthington, WV 26591
Phone: 304-287-7769
Fax: 304-368-1890
Toll Free: 1-866-SR TROUT
dougsmith@srtroutsupply.com
www.srtroutsupply.com
Line, hooks, and fishing accessories  
St. Croix Rod
Dave Schluter, V/P Mfg.
Jason Brunner, Engineer
P.O.Box 279
address2
Park Falls, WA 54552
Phone: 715-762-3226
Fax: 715-762-3293
daves@stcroixrods.com
www.stcroixrods.com
Manufacturers of a full line of high performance graphite blanks: Fly, Spinning,Casting and Salt Water. Largest rod manufacturer in USA Fish with an American Legend. We work hard to support the custom rod builder and for that reason endorse The Custom Rod Builders Guild, Inc.
Swifty Manufacturing
Tim Campbell (President)
Tim Campbell (President)
address2
Glendora, CA 91740
Phone: (626) 963-1142
Fax: (626) 963-8672
sales@swiftymfg.com
www.swiftymfg.com
Diamondite Rod Finish, Diamondite Marbling Kit, Nu-Skin Rod Armor, Blue Water of California Rod Covers, Blue Water of California Rod Accessories Swifty Manufacturing is dedicated to helping anglers nurture the environment by providing high quality, environmentally safe fishing products.
The Hook & Hackle Company
Ron Weiss
Terry Mulvihill
607 Ann Street Rear
Homestead, PA 15120
Phone: 412-476-8620
Fax: 412-476-8639
Toll Free: 800-552-8342
ron@hookhack.com
www.hookhack.com
Rod building, fly fishing tackle, fly tying supplies We offer the best value in rod building, fly fishing and fly tying found anywhere!!
The Rod Room
Chris Redd
24022 Canal Road
address2
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: 251 981 6508
Fax: 251 981 6509
info@therodroom.com
www.therodroom.com
Wholesale distributor of rod building components from most major brands. Full line of reels and reel parts available Over 25 years of combined rod building experience and knowledge
The Rod Shop, Inc.
Clyde Alho
224 Mistwood Lane
North Aurora, IL 60542
Phone: 630-897-2897
Fax: 630-897-2897
cralho@therodshop.biz
www.therodshop.biz
Rod building components, supplies and tools. Fishing tackle, accessories and sporting art. Also, rod building classes, fly casting instruction, and fly fishing classes. Visit our web site to see our "EcoWrapper" rod wrapping system. This patent pending product is truly a unique tool that simplifies the rod wrapping process like no other tool currently in the industry.
Utmost Enterprises
Mick Batson, Owner
Carol Pruden, Customer Service
11 East Runnion Rd. Unit B
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360 681 8748
Fax: 360 681 8758
Toll Free: 800 588 6678- fax 800 788 6678
utmost39@msn.com
www.utmostenterprises.com
Wholesale Distributor of rod blanks, components, thread and finish products. Proudly serving the rod building community.
Wild River Distributing L.L.C.
Susie or Wally Eisentrager
Jenni Peck
41 Judd Street
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Phone: 651- 433-2217
Fax: 888-433-2217 (Toll Free)
Wildriver223@aol.com
www.wildriverdistributingllc.com/d_wild_river/
Blanks, Components, Supplies and service center supplies Wholesale Only
WK Jenson Inc
Jeff Franklin
93737 Dorsey Lane
Junction City, OR 97448
Phone: 541 998-5430
Fax: 541 998-1460
info@cobrahandle.com
www.cobrahandle.com
Manufacturer of the new COBRA Rod Handle System, an innovative rod handle system that supports the wrist and provides increased rod sensitivity We are proud to support custom rod builders through The Custom Rod Builder?s Guild. Contact us for an updated list of Custom Rod Builders and Distributors that supply the COBRA Rod Handle System
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AcidRod.com / C & M Custom Tackle
Advanced Tubular Composites
All American Roller Guides
Anglers Workshop
Archie's Custom Fishing Handles
Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast
Bluewater Bait & Sports
Custom Rodbuilders Inc.
Decal Connection
DLF Custom Fishing Rods
DonJer Products Corp
Flex Coat Company, Inc.
Fuji/Anglers Resource
G. Loomis, Inc.
Gudebrod
J. Stockard Fly Fishing
Janns Netcraft
Johnnys Pond
Lamiglas, Inc
Merrick Tackle
Pacific Bay International, Inc.
PicToWeave
REC Components
RodCrafters Journal
School of Fine Art Engraving
SR Trout Supply,LLC
St. Croix Rod
Swifty Manufacturing
The Hook & Hackle Company
The Rod Room
The Rod Shop, Inc.
Utmost Enterprises
Wild River Distributing L.L.C.
WK Jenson Inc


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