I'm John Walker and I've been passionate about fishing for over 40 years. I love sharing the sport with friends and family, especially my three sons, Jake, Max and Charlie. I consider fostering their love of the ocean and fishing part of my legacy and hope they'll pass it on to their children someday. Legacy Custom Rods was a long time in the making and something that I dreamed about while spending countless hours at the baseball field with the boys. I love baseball and I love fishing and for years, thinking about fishing and the perfect rod while on the sidelines was the only way to combine my two favorite activities. I'm grateful to still be cheering Charlie on in his college baseball career, but with the Little League schedule behind me and more time available, Legacy Custom Rods is finally a reality. With Max as my apprentice, I'm happy that the legacy is taking hold! We hope you'll create your own fishing legacy and that your custom rod will play a big part.
We build custom rods - that's all - and this focus means you get exactly what you want in a fishing rod, from the design you choose to the tailored fit and feel. We custom-build inshore, offshore and fly fishing rods to meet every need. Our custom design process means our rods represent your imagination, from custom colors that reflect your personality or important moments in your life to customized reel seats, grips, wraps and accents. You're not just buying a rod, you're building it.
What else sets us apart? Visual design matters and you can have fun with that, but our build process means we're also optimizing ergonomic features, maximizing physics for a better fight and overall functionality. We'll talk through grip positioning, casting dynamics and grip design to match the angler. We triple-wrap our guides and pay special care to the epoxy bonding process to ensure durability and the highest level of performance. We combine technology and artistry to bring you the finest fishing rods on the market and our customization process means you get the look you want with the performance you deserve.
Need a reel to complete the package? We can provide that as well. All of our products are carefully selected to ensure top quality and performance and we'll help you determine the best reel to fit your style of fishing.
Our rod-building process includes conversation and consultation to ensure you get the perfect rod. Store bought rods are uniform in both look and fit, no matter the size of the angler. Consider the difference between an 8 year old and an adult, a 5' 2" and a 6' 2" angler, yet store bought rods are all the same. At Legacy, we'll walk you through the customization process and cover every detail to ensure a personalized look, fit and feel, no matter your age or size.
Whether you're a charter captain or just want to stand out at the marina, we're here to help you customize a single rod or a full set to match your boat or business and to make a statement.
Don't know fishing? If you don't fish yourself but are buying for a special angler in your life, give us a call and let our expertise guide you. A custom rod is the perfect gift to mark any special occasion - birthdays, lifetime milestones (customize with school colors for a great graduation gift!), retirement, or customize with team colors for the super fan in your life. Give us a call!
My son Max and I are both experienced anglers who are passionate about fishing and the outdoors. We're dedicated to providing the best possible customer service, and we're always happy to answer any questions. We believe in building strong relationships with our customers and providing a personalized experience for each and every one of them.
We want to talk with you! Whether you're ready to get started or curious and want to learn more, call or email John Walker at 617.877.0859 or LegacyCustomRodsLLC@gmail.com. And follow us on Instagram @legacycustomrodsLLC to see our recent builds and updates.
"John's thoughtful craftsmanship is top notch! He designed a one of a kind fishing rod for my partner's birthday gift that included the school colors of his alma maters. Dan was highly impressed by the quality of the rod and deeply moved by the custom design that reflected many years of his hard work. Truly a gift for all - me, Dan and I
"John's thoughtful craftsmanship is top notch! He designed a one of a kind fishing rod for my partner's birthday gift that included the school colors of his alma maters. Dan was highly impressed by the quality of the rod and deeply moved by the custom design that reflected many years of his hard work. Truly a gift for all - me, Dan and I know John had a lot of fun too." Sue L.
"My husband enjoys fishing a few times a year. As I am always searching to buy him a special gift, I was most excited to surprise him with a custom rod. The rod has been dubbed the Green Hornet by his fishing buddies, as they witnessed him catching the striped bass of a lifetime on it! We highly recommend these custom rods; high quality, good looking and catered to the owner's interests." Michelle W.
"This rod was a gift from my uncle and I've caught a lot of bass on it. I love the look and that no one else has anything like it." Ben N., 14
"This was the best graduation gift. It's got my school colors and a great design - my friends are jealous!" Sam N., 18
Every rod is handmade so you'll always be getting a one of a kind, customized rod. With such a wide range of customization available, a specific price is dependent upon the customization level, so contact us for more details.
Price ranges (base price):
Inshore
Offshore
Every rod is handmade so you'll always be getting a one of a kind, customized rod. With such a wide range of customization available, a specific price is dependent upon the customization level, so contact us for more details.
Price ranges (base price):
Inshore
Offshore
Fly Fishing
All rods are built on the highest quality blanks using premium components from top manufacturers, such as AFTCO, Fuji, Alps & Winthrop.
Contact us to discuss color combinations and other customization elements.
We ship anywhere in the US.
At Legacy Custom Rods, our primary focus is building special, one of a kind rods, the kind that you pass down to future generations and we take pride in the quality of our work. We're happy to provide advice and guidance when pairing up and sourcing reels and the best choice for line.
We also offer full rod repair and restoration. If y
At Legacy Custom Rods, our primary focus is building special, one of a kind rods, the kind that you pass down to future generations and we take pride in the quality of our work. We're happy to provide advice and guidance when pairing up and sourcing reels and the best choice for line.
We also offer full rod repair and restoration. If you have a special rod that's in need of repair (a guide or a reel seat, etc), we can fix that and get you back on the water. If you would like to simply freshen up a favorite old rod, we can restore and add a personal touch to suit your needs.
Should you ever have a problem with one of our rods, contact us and we're committed to making it right.
Pair of 7' inshore medium/light spinning rods. Fuji reel seat and guides with WInn grips.
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