Signature Series Rods

All rods are built using the finest materials available with an eye toward detail and quality and are available in over 20 standard taper configurations as well as by custom request. All components utilized in our Signature Series rods are standard with no "up charges". See some photographs of these rods in our Photo Gallery, with some additional close-ups on our Details page. Because we make rods in batches, from time to time we may have a rod available for immediate delivery. Please check the available listings.

• Richly flamed cane. Each rod is produced from one culm of bamboo - tips are mirror matched. In three piece rods, whenever possible, butt and mid-sections are also mirror matched.
• Highest quality Super-Z style nickel silver ferrules.
• Top grade nickel silver screw lock reel seats with highly figured varnished burl spacers and a Western grip.(Other shapes available at no charge)On lightweight rods, we use a D/L cap and ring seat with an Amboena spacer.
• Agate stripping guides in nickel silver frames, black or chrome guides per customer request.
• An exclusive rope braid sterling silver hook keeper.
• Top quality cork grips. Non-standard grips turned at no additional charge.
• Immaculate dipped spar varnish finish.
• Translucent silk wraps with delicate black tipping.
• Signed and numbered.
• Rods are complete with two tips, cloth bag and black powder coat aluminum case with brass cap.
• Our rods feature our guarantee of customer satisfaction and quality. See our ordering page for full details!
• Black guides and oxidized ferrules may be substituted at no additional charge.
• T&T/Heddon-style swelled butts add $100.

Current Pricing:

I have retired from making rods on a routine basis and will only make them at my descretion and on my timetable.

2 piece rods, complete $4,200 plus shipping
3 piece rods, complete $4,350 plus shipping                                                                                         

T&T/Heddon-style swelled butts: Add $100.                              

 Quadrate rods: Add $150 to above prices  
 Patriot Series Rods, $1,245 plus shipping  Quadrate Patriots(when available) $1,345, Extra tips: $400

All Federal Excise Taxes paid.

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