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Fishing in British Columbia => Rod Building => Topic started by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 07:58:45 PM

Title: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 07:58:45 PM: I'm looking for experienced rodbuilder to build high end casting rod. I would appreciate any recommendations. Preferred area- LM.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 16, 2011, 08:01:22 PM: Brian Ford at West Coast Tackle
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Post by: Hookbender on February 16, 2011, 08:15:00 PM: I second the motion.............Brian's the man!
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Post by: Geff_t on February 16, 2011, 10:16:45 PM: Whonnock Joe out in Maple Ridge. Just had him build me a sage 2106 pin and he did an amazing job. He has been building rods for around 50 years so he really knows his stuff.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: hue-nut on February 16, 2011, 10:17:01 PM: Try Dave Barnes, got his number from Fred's
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Post by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 11:40:51 PM: thanks a lot for information. i really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 11:44:41 PM: Quote from: ChromeKings on February 16, 2011, 08:43:55 PM
Just a baitcasting rod....Brian Ford but make sure you get the top notch components for a worthwhile build.
Does he build centerpin rods too?
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 11:45:50 PM: Quote from: Geff_t on February 16, 2011, 10:16:45 PM
Whonnock Joe out in Maple Ridge. Just had him build me a sage 2106 pin and he did an amazing job. He has been building rods for around 50 years so he really knows his stuff.
thanks. do you have his phone #?
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 16, 2011, 11:49:36 PM: Quote from: hue-nut on February 16, 2011, 10:17:01 PM
Try Dave Barnes, got his number from Fred's
thanks. i'll call Fred's tomorrow.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 17, 2011, 12:31:44 AM: Quote from: lapa on February 16, 2011, 11:44:41 PM
Does he build centerpin rods too?

Yes, phone number 254-0004
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 17, 2011, 07:50:04 AM: Quote from: ChromeKings on February 17, 2011, 01:33:18 AM
I personally haven't gone to Brian(Have a go to guy..) but have quite a few friends that have and for a quick quality build Brian seems to be pretty good. There are good builders and there are great ones, the great ones have more of a polished look to their builds almost like the rods were factory made.

When it comes to rod builders there are a handful of known good ones but it's hard to get a rod built quickly because of their work load or availability.

i do not want quickly ,i want top quality.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: Silex-user on February 17, 2011, 08:29:10 AM: I got Brian Ford to custom build most of my Sage and G.Loomis Casting, C.P and Fly rods. He does very good job. Go and check out his store.

My first custom built Sage C.P rod was done by Brian Babcock about 23 years ago.(Babcock Fly & Tackle). I think he sold his store long time ago.

Silex-user
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on February 17, 2011, 10:43:26 AM: Brian Ford at West Coast Fishing Tackle.
He is out of town till the 24th of February I believe but you can call the shop to confirm.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: Dogbreath on February 18, 2011, 09:00:10 PM: Quote from: Fish Assassin on February 16, 2011, 08:01:22 PM
Brian Ford at West Coast Tackle
X2
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: kingpin on February 18, 2011, 09:15:06 PM: if your out in the city, brian ford builds a very solid rod, kind of plain and in a certain style that is his own but very well built none the less. ive also heard excellent things about walter at sea run, apparently he builds some very very nice custom rods...

for out in the valley my buddy oliver of swiftwater guiding probably builds the nicest rod around.
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 18, 2011, 10:28:38 PM: Quote from: kingpin on February 18, 2011, 09:15:06 PM
if your out in the city, brian ford builds a very solid rod, kind of plain and in a certain style that is his own but very well built none the less. ive also heard excellent things about walter at sea run, apparently he builds some very very nice custom rods...

for out in the valley my buddy oliver of swiftwater guiding probably builds the nicest rod around.
thanks kingpin,
do you have contact information?
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: tnt on February 19, 2011, 07:03:07 AM: Olivers # 604-852-0744 he builds the nicest looking rods... just have a look at a couple and you will be impressed... it will take a couple weeks from start to finish as he really likes his glues to set before sanding ...
Title: Re: Loooking for rodbuilder
Post by: lapa on February 19, 2011, 10:19:35 AM: Quote from: tnt on February 19, 2011, 07:03:07 AM
Olivers # 604-852-0744 he builds the nicest looking rods... just have a look at a couple and you will be impressed... it will take a couple weeks from start to finish as he really likes his glues to set before sanding ...
Thanks a lot tnt. I appreciate it.