wkimwes Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Guess it depends on your idea of affordable. Spiel gets my vote for some amazing work... I'm sure others mentioned do some fine work too, but I've never fished with their creations vs 3 of Spiel's marvels. Where is he located? and how much were the work of arts he made for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkimwes Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 This is a great topic, I have found a guy locally...but I haven't pulled the trigger as I have no experience in venturing into the custom rod building. The guy claims he can make an amazing punching rig for 200 bucks. He just can't give me details on what "amazing" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's your rod, if he isn't willing to show you his work I'd pass on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkimwes Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's your rod, if he isn't willing to show you his work I'd pass on him Yeah, it seems odd he can't tell me specifics..etc. I have stopped dealing with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Yup Spiel is the man. I have only drooled over pics of his work, but i had a chance to see Roys Spiel creations, and they are works of art to sat the least. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordude Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 is they any others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 is they any others I have noticed you edited out your original post removing your name, which was Ethan. Coincidentally I happened to take a look at the floatfishing net rod building page yesterday, and there was a warning about a guy named Ethan screwing Spiel on a rod deal. Coincidence? Given those interesting circumstances I don't think I'd recommend anyone to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordude Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) That does not mean that itWas not me Edited May 17, 2013 by outdoordude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 That does not mean that itWas not me Ethan, there are a lot of guys on OFC who peruse the float board as well… The threads on custom rod builders, baitcasters for steelhead, and the horrible application of the English language (on both message forums) really gives it away…Just saying… Keep in mind that honesty is always the best policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdH20guy Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 is they any others My neighbour is also a certified custom rod builders by the 'Guild'..has been for years..was just over there today and his 'fishing rod room' is amazing! We live in Coldwater ( near Orillia-Midland) and anyone that needs/wants a rod built or rod/reel fixed up, shoot me a message for his info or I can post it here? cheers Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordude Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Ethan, there are a lot of guys on OFC who peruse the float board as well… The threads on custom rod builders, baitcasters for steelhead, and the horrible application of the English language (on both message forums) really gives it away…Just saying… Keep in mind that honesty is always the best policy Does not mean he as to be an ass about it just drop it I did nothing wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Funny in 38 years you are the first person I have hear Spiel refuse a build too. Just saying.... BTW I own 5 of his masterpieces and am not only proud of them but have been offered more than twice what I paid. Value grows on quality products. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordude Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 No dout there nice but he order the stuff and I did not tell I'm to order it so. I told him I was looking for something closer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 When I finally made up my mind to have Spiel do my first custom by him,I drove down to him and talked in person. It also helped that there was another guy there that has had many built by him. When all the talk was done,I dropped my deposit in his hand(which I was told was not really needed,but thats the way I roll) and I couldnt wait til it was done and in my hands. It was more then what I wanted to spend,but the REPUTATION,had me. Bottom line, I have a float rod that will be with me for life and no regrets,putting out the dow for a master piece. Now Im working on another master piece. Spinndoc,s .CP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I just can't believe someone joined the board for this... Spiel... can't say enough good about the guy, workmanship or heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordude Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Joined the bored for what And thank to everyone I found someone Edited May 17, 2013 by outdoordude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Lock er down Mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 nite nite to this we all got a chance to say our peace and it will only get ugly from here. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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