Currently Serving Western Wisconsin

Old Bald Guy Custom Rods

"Built for the Bite — Not the Shelf."

OBG Custom Rods are handcrafted ice fishing rods built one at a time in Western Wisconsin. Every rod is assembled from premium components — IM7 graphite blanks, SiC-insert guides, cork and EVA grips — and finished with custom thread wraps to order. No inventory shelf. Each rod is built for the angler who ordered it.

Why OBG?

• 100% handcrafted — no production-line shortcuts
• Fully custom specs: power, action, length, grip, guides, thread color
• Built and delivered in Western Wisconsin — local pickup only
• Entry builds from $100 · Standard from $150 · Premium from $250+
• 2–3 week lead time · 50% deposit to start

Explore

• The Rod Shop — browse available builds and past work
• Materials & Components — blanks, guides, grips, specs
• Order a Custom Rod — pricing, process, and order form
• FAQ — common questions answered