Hi Tim,
My father is the owner/rod builder of Lakelady Rods. He is one of only a handful of Custom Rod Guild certified builders in MN. He builds rods that are specifically designed to not only the style of fishing you do; but also to exact measurements of your hand and arm. He builds each rod only upon your order. He doesn’t have any available “off the rack”.
He only uses the highest quality components to include the best rod blank for your application, fuji guides, portugues burl cork, etc. He goes the extra step of setting up your rod on the spine and underwrapping each guide.
He is located at Breezy Point. Check out his website: Lakelady Rods I’m sure he’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.