Custom Fly Rod Builds
& Repairs
Reel Seat in process. I build mine on a wood lathe. It is quicker for me than a machinist’s lathe.
Finished rod with the fire acrylic components.
About Marco Fly Rods
Fly fishing in Utah
Anglers in the West have improved their time on large and small waters with their custom built Marco Fly Rods
Fly fishing in Montana
I retired from a civil engineering practice about 6 years ago. I was raised in a family jewelry business which is where I established my manual dexterity and an eye for detail. Along the way, I started to remodel homes in the Houston area and began building fine furniture and built-ins for clients.
The combination of my experience led me to start building fly rods for myself and eventually others. I bring attention to detail from jewelry and furniture, while keeping an engineer’s eye on the function of the rod. If it does not perform, it doesn’t matter how pretty it is.
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Say
FAQs
What type of rods do you build?
I build Carbon Fiber/Graphite and fiberglass rods. Primarily I build for Western waters which covers everything from large lakes and big fish down to tight mountain streams a long hike in.
How long does it take to build a rod?
An in-stock blank can go out in a couple of weeks. Some blanks take a long time to get and complex thread work and custom-turned grips can take longer. The wait is worth it. The biggest mistake is to try and get a rod built for an upcoming trip, deadlines are difficult due to time constraints and supply chain issues.
Are custom rods more expensive?
They are not. We cannot compete with a starter kit, but our custom builds start at $325.00 A fair price to get something you can’t find at the fly shop or just want something a bit different than what’s on the shelf.
Do you do repairs?
Absolutely! I do repairs and custom builds for the Arizona Fly Shop. Repairs are easily sent to me as well.
Have questions? Feel free to email me at Marco@MarcoFlyrods.com
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