Blown away! That's about the easiest way to sum up how I feel about Crafty One Custom's work. Not only are the rods completely custom and personalized to look like works of art, the materials and components used are top notch! Top that off with impeccable craftsmanship and you have hands down the best rod and build experience money can buy! I get excited every time I go into the shop to put a build together, it's something everyone who fishes should experience!

Over the years in this profession. I have met a ton of rod builders. Each of them their own artist. Ralph at C1C is probably the most innovative and enthusiastic, on top of his game with new blanks and components. He is always on the cutting edge of rod building. Each rod no matter what size or application , either a deep drop swordfish rod or the lightest of trout rods is made to perfection. Bold and truly one of a kind.

I work professionally as an angler: Guiding, Commercial Rod and Reel, and Tournament Fishing. I support my family on the water. Over the last 20 years I've used countless other Rods, from large scale manufacturerers and Custom Builders alike. None of them, not even as a collective have been able to compare to the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail or sheer aesthetics that Craft and his team bring to the industry. My crew and I have paid a lot of bills on blanks built by these guys including some of the largest fish ever landed while casting lures on spinning gear. Quite frankly put, C1C actually gives a Damn not only abo...