Anyone know of any custom rod builders, preferably around the DFW, Tx area?

A buddy of mine does good work. Arron Slater at Dragon's Custom Rods. http://dragonscustomrods.webs.com/

MIke, I'm doing one now but I'm certainly not a Pro.

Go to TexasFishingForum.com. They have several there.

Mike, send George1 a PM. He might know. Do it quick, I think he's getting ready to leave on a fishing trip. I ain't saying any more about that trip, it's for George to tell.

George, you'd better take a lot of pics!!!!

Mike, I have built dozens of fishing rods – spin casting – bait casting – fly rods … and enjoyed the satisfaction of crafting a custom fishing rod that one could be proud - at an affordable price.

Being a CHILD of the GREAT DEPRESSON left a mark on me – I’m from the old school of “make it last – use it up –make it do”.

When I got serious about fly fishing, the quality up-scale (I hate that word) fly rods were in the $600 buck range and IMO there is no fly rod in the world worth that much money, so I built my Sage fly rods for a third of retail price.

I got out of the rod building business when Temple Fork Outfitters came along and offered high quality fishing rods at an affordable price – with a lifetime – no fault guarantee.

No more rod building for me!

Follow DD's advice about Texas Fishing Forum for rod builders.

Depression my eye.

You're a cheapskate like me.

My Gradma taught me ..... ah you know!!!!!!