Testimonials | BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rods

Happy Customers

I’m writing this Testimonial ‘in Memorium’ for my 30 year Pennsylvania friend & fly fishing pal Ed Rolka who passed away in 2013. Ed owned 3 BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rods including the Backpacker which he used all over the USA when he traveled on business. Ed was a production fly tier for 70yrs and invented the case caddis nymph called the 'Breadcrust' tied w' Ruffed Grouse tail stems. One year before he died Ed spent 26 weeks w' me teaching me how to tie flies along w' a few of his 70yr secrets! Ed introduced me to Alaska fly fishing back in 1996 and Bonefishing that same year. I know he’s in Heaven sitting at a tying bench.

Ed Rolka

Thanks again for building rods for the Trout Extravaganza raffle!! I had the chance to use the 9FT 3WT IM6 graphite rod this past weekend on the Caney Fork River here in Tennessee. The rod worked beautifully to land the rainbow trout in the picture on the link below. It took me for a couple of runs around the drifter, but the rod was very responsive without putting too much pressure on the fish. And I had no problem casting the distances I needed and getting the flies there accurately.

Brent Salvig

Since 1994 I've really enjoyed using the BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rods...I own several!! They are of superior craftsmanship and quality and the performance & aesthetic enhancements make them far superior to a mass produced factory fly rod. I can always count on them to perform for me on rivers, streams, and lakes that I fish... and the Pheasant Feather Inlay gives the rod a very unique character. Simply the best!

Chuck Barnhart

I'm writing this Testimonial 'in Memorium' for my 25 year friend & fly fishing pal, Norm Newton, who passed away a few years ago. Nor was a great friend and owned 2 BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rods. In Alaska fishing together, and after landing a 24" Rainbow, he commented that he needed me to build him another rod big enough for those 'slabs' in Alaska…. I guess that statement speaks for itself. Ole' Norm went to be with the Lord before I built that 3rd BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rod. I know he's still on the river.

Norm Newton

I have been a customer of "The Beav" since 1993 and have purchased several rods over the years. My favorite is a Sage ten foot, two piece, #5 nymphing rod which I use many times each year. I depend upon the quality and accuracy which Beaverbuilt rods display. Only the best blanks and hardware are employed and the beauty of the personalized final product is unsurpassed. Many of my fly-fishing buddies have also become customers and are extremely satisfied with the choice of Beaverbuilt.

Rick Kellogg

I have really enjoyed fishing with my beaverbuilt rod this summer. Gary was able to customize the rod to my specifications and the feel is unlike any rod I have ever owned. The modifications Gary makes really add to the performance of the rod. I feel like I can cast to specific spots better than ever before.

Mark Gregory

Gary at Beaverbuilt Custom Rods is a rock star. He was able to perform magic on a Winston rod that was in need of major repair. Not only was he able to fix the mistakes made by another custom rod builder but also improve on the functionality and design. Gary's quality and integrity are unmatched and his basis of rod building knowledge is greater than most manufacturers. Gary really delivered, restoring and improving the rod in a timeframe shorter than anticipated. I look forward to my next BeaverBuilt Custom Rod.