Freedom Custom Rods

06/14/2026

It never gets old when a customer drops you a note and just loving on their custom rod. This was my first feather inlay that was delivered earlier in the year. Fun little video of a quick ambush! I can't help but watch the rod response...handled it perfectly!!

Couldn't resist the Pad Crasher Jr!

06/09/2026

Shout out to Ben Pierzynski...You know us Marylanders love our flag and he got one heck of a graduation present from his mom and Rippinlips302. This beauty was delivered to its new home themed with a grayscale Maryland flag and trimmed up with matching grayscale threadwork. It has the backbone to handle a beast but the sensitivity to feel a nibble. Built on a NFC carbon Delta blank, a GAHO carbon real seat and Batson Enterprises Alps guides. Congratulations Ben!

06/07/2026

Wow wow wow....my first personal rod build in a good while (and my first glide bait rod). I've been planning this one out in my head for quite some time. This is a top shelf build on an NFC C6O2 (Air Carbon) "Epitome" 8' blank. The grips are completely custom with multiple blocks of EVA carefully cut and assembled in a random abstract manner, an anodized aluminum real seat with a little detailed laser engraving, Alps titanium guides done with an acid wrap (spiral wrap)...all finished up in a monochrome color thread scheme. This thing is 🔥🔥.

05/16/2026

Heck yeah!! Strong day for 3f Fishing. Making good work of his arsenal!!

05/15/2026

Love it when the craftsmanship and choice for a custom rod is appreciated. TightLinez302 shows that even snakeheads get excited. 🐟 🐟

05/09/2026

Delivered a red hot swimbait rod to Randyka Richie today with some of the finest components available! This beauty is a complete Anglers Resource Fuji build through and through. Built on a Point Blank Katana series blank that uses a high-modulus Toray and Mitsubishi carbon fibers, Fuji's premier Titanium Carbon Hybrid (TCH) polished reel seat, carbon fiber grips with a distinct flat sided butt, and Fuji titanium sic guides with an acid wrap... Heck, even finished it off with Fuji thread! Weighing in at 4.5 oz is insane for a 7'6" swimbait rod with these specs.

05/07/2026

I love getting those first fish pics! Built a fluke rod over the winter and it's already getting put to use on some tog! 🎣 🎣

04/10/2026

Rippinlips302 gearing up for the season! Every build is more than just another rod—it’s time, patience, and a commitment to getting every detail right. From selecting quality components, customizing an item to fit with perfection, to dialing in the smallest touches....nothing is rushed. You may not know every step of the process, but you feel it in the end product.

That’s why it means so much to see people notice what sets my rods apart. I don’t take that for granted. Truly appreciate all the support and the shoutouts. It keeps me pushing to make each one even better than the last. Tight lines everyone! 🐟 🎣

02/27/2026

As previously shared, you definitely want to stop by the Edgemere Bait and Tackle Expo located at the VFW Hall this Saturday and Sunday from 8-2. I am not setting up this year... But it is a show you don't want to miss with TONS of fantastic local businesses. I myself will be stopping over on Saturday morning to hand off these builds and do a little looking around. This green rod is going over to Stormborn Baits... If you ask nicely, maybe they will let you see it 😀.

01/17/2026

If you need to get your reel serviced before the season gets going, highly recommend Diggin It Customs to give it the TLC it deserves. Great communication and customer service. Got a nice little exploded view of my reel in process...glad I didn't try to do this myself! Thanks Chris!