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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.
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.
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.
Bill-Mar Decals
Charles and Debbie Brown
2112 Pearidge Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: 931-561-5096
Fax: 678-806-4836
orders@bill-mardecals.com
www.bill-mardecals.com
Contour cut iridescent fish and other decals for fishing rods.
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.
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.
Gary's Custom Rod & Reel
Gary R. Wicks
1234 Norwood Ln
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-427-0631
Fax: 763-427-1027
gary@garyscustomrodnreel.com
www.garyscustomrodnreel.com
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.
Lamiglas, Inc
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
Fax: 800-686-7763
Toll Free: 800-628-8904
sales@merricktackle.com
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. "Same knowledgeable owner for over 50 years."
Midwest Rod and Reel
Bill Pulk
3282 Balsam St. SW
Prior Lake , MN 55372
Phone: 612-720-5268
Bill@midwestrodandreel.com, Al@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com
Midwest Rod & Reel, Inc. is an authorized distributor of Batson Enterprises products. This includes a full line of Batson Rainshadow / Forecast fishing rod blanks and components. Whether your needs are wholesale or retail we have a program to accommodate your needs.
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
Kevin Graybeal - 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-five years.
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.
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 and Customer Service
11 East Runnion Rd. Unit B
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360-681-8748
Fax: 360-681-8758
Toll Free: 1-800-588-6678 fax 1-800-788-6678
utmost39@aol.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
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AcidRod.com / C & M Custom Tackle
All American Roller Guides
Archie's Custom Fishing Handles
Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast
Bill-Mar Decals
Decal Connection
Fuji/Anglers Resource
Gary's Custom Rod & Reel
J. Stockard Fly Fishing
Janns Netcraft
Lamiglas, Inc
Merrick Tackle
Midwest Rod and Reel
Pacific Bay International, Inc.
PicToWeave
REC Components
RodCrafters Journal
St. Croix Rod
The Rod Shop, Inc.
Utmost Enterprises
Wild River Distributing L.L.C.


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