Redfish Rod

Hey, just got started on my new redfish rod and its coming along great. I got the Fuji reel seat with matching cork grip already fitted and awaiting a fresh batch of epoxy.

Update: A problem occurred with the reel seat and rear grip...they were already attached. Long story short I had to over ream the grip so I could slide the reel seat over the butt end of the blank then add my tape arbors to fit. Now that that is done I can finally put some epoxy on the blank and get this thing moving.

Finally got the grip seated properly and just put the epoxy on yesterday. I also got the guides placed yesterday but did not get a picture of them, however, I will do so as soon as I can. The guides I am using are the Fuji K series guides. I have not used them before but I have heard that they are really good. 

3/29/12

     Did some test casts with my guides set at the intervals that my calculations suggested, heard a little line slap, so it's back to the drawing board to see what I can come up with for round two.

Day Two ICRBE

Just got home from the second day at the ICRBE and had a blast, met some really nice guys and got some good information. Thanks to Kevin Knox of Angler's Envy and to Billy Vivona of Northeast Rod Builders for all of you help, time and patience. It means a lot that guys like you and all of the others that I talked with are so helpful to the younger guys just starting out in the craft.

Up and Coming

Hey folks just got home from the International Custom Rod Building Exposition in High Point, NC and had a blast. Got some new blanks and I have a Redfish rod in the works. I'll be posting pictures as the build progresses.

Who I am and what I do

My name is John Forehand, I grew up fishing. I love to fish both fresh and saltwater. I make custom fishing rods, and something that I have noticed about a truly custom fishing rod is that the person using it has a much better time fishing because it is made especially for them. From the rod blank to the color of thread, it is up to that person. I do not make fancy fishing rods, I make rods that are reasonably priced for those who wish to purchase a custom rod. These rods are simple, in that they have only a small decorative wrap and information about the rod itself. Having only started in June 2011 I have only built a few rods, but the ones I have built, I was meticulous about every detail. As you will see in my pictures, I have tried to the best of my abilities to produce a rod worth bearing the Forehand name. To get an estimate for a custom rod simple leave me a message stating what length, tell me if you want spinning or conventional, and tell me what kind of fishing you will be doing. From panfish to Redfish, chances are if you want it I can build it.