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Love the Rod
Fish like a dream
Best Custom Rod
"Met Rick after picking up one of his rods in the shop, and immediately wanted one. Super easy to deal with and the rod turned out better than anticipated. The build was super light (8wt @ 3.4oz) and extremely durable. Love the rod" - Jeff Gillenwaters
Best Custom Rod
Fish like a dream
Best Custom Rod
"Definitely one of the best custom rods available on the market today! Rick's rods are a thing of beauty and they fish well also." - Williams Creek Angler
My Favorite Rod
Fish like a dream
Fish like a dream
"I received a custom 7’6” 3-weight rod from Pagosa Rod and Tackle Company as a prize for being the top fundraiser at the Middle Creek Flyathlon supporting Running Rivers—and it has quickly become my favorite rod. Huge thank you to Pagosa Rod and Tackle for supporting such an important cause and for creating something truly special.
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"I received a custom 7’6” 3-weight rod from Pagosa Rod and Tackle Company as a prize for being the top fundraiser at the Middle Creek Flyathlon supporting Running Rivers—and it has quickly become my favorite rod. Huge thank you to Pagosa Rod and Tackle for supporting such an important cause and for creating something truly special.
I already own several high-quality rods, but this one stands out. It’s a stunning blue glass rod built on a CTS blank, with a beautifully customized cork handle painted by Tim Johnson. The craftsmanship is completely one of a kind. Beyond its looks, the performance is outstanding. The rod casts with exceptional accuracy—exactly what I need on the rivers around Pagosa Springs. It feels incredibly responsive and perfectly dialed in for the kind of fishing I do.
When I’m ready for my next rod, I won’t hesitate to come back to Pagosa Rod and Tackle for something built specifically to my needs. Highly recommend!" - Susan Arrington
Fish like a dream
Fish like a dream
Fish like a dream
"Rick is a man of pure talent and pure craftsmanship. He's personable and pleasant to work with, who understands exactly what you want and able to convey and create this in his work. He's extremely knowledgeable , one of the custom finest rod designers you'll find . I own 3 CTS custom rods designed and built by him, they all fish like a dream!" - Paul Rowan