In many cases, river salmon and steelhead anglers know what they want in a rod, but finding that type of rod in a store is almost impossible!  What I offer are custom built rods using Dorber and Rainshadow blanks.  Here are three custom models that have proven to be effective time and time again out on the water: 

Description-- The Gut Chucker* is an 11' 6" Medium Power Bait Casting Rod.  Ideal for fishing spawn or skein under a bobber, using a bait cast reel.  The moderate/fast action is "soft" enough to protect lighter lines while fishing steelhead, yet has plenty of backbone and power to turn fresh August chinook salmon! 

Specs: 

11' 6" Medium power Dorber International Rod blank

Split Grip style baitcasting handle for better balance.  

Metallic colored thread wraps

11 guides (2 double foot + 9 single foot American Tackle guides)

Personalized with your name.

Made to order for $180  (note: reel not included)

Also available:  11'6" ML version (steelhead use only) or 11'3" MH salmon stick using a Rainshadow blank.  Same specs as above, $260 made to order. 

The ultimate in salmon crank bait spinning rods! 

8'6" Medium Action Dorber blank

American Tackle Guides

Fuji Spinning Reel Seat

EVA Foam split grips for lightweight all day casting comfort

Your choice of metallic thread colors

$160

Also available using an MHX blank--$240

 Description--If you enjoy fishing for salmon and steelhead from the piers, then The Pier Slayer* is the rod for you!  11' 6" Medium Action Spinning Rod built from a Dorber International blank.  Whether you cast spoons or use bait with a 2 ounce pyramid sinker, this rod can handle it! 

 Specs: 

11' 6" Medium power Dorber International Rod blank

Split Grip style spinning handle for better balance. 

Metallic colored thread wraps

9 guides (American Tackle single-foot spinning guides)

Personalized with your name.

Made to order for $160.00  (note--reel not included)

Other Custom Rod Options: 

If there's something you're looking for, contact me and I'll work out a quote.  Whether it's a casting rod, drift fishing rod with Michigan style handle, etc--I can put together a package that not only does the job on the water, but won't empty your wallet in the process! 

steve@hutchinsguideservice.com

Any rod that I build has a limited lifetime warranty from the blank manufacturer. Warranty may vary depending on type of blank used. 

I also offer a Special Neon Pink "Bling Wrap," for the fisherwoman in your life!

The Fish of a Thousand Casts: Tales of Mischief and Mayhem in the Great Outdoors, features 20 of Steven’s humorous, outdoor-related, short stories and is 203 pages of non-stop fun and laughter. Anyone who has ever taken to the outdoors, be it fishing, hunting, camping, etc, will appreciate the situations and blunders that follow this assorted group of misfits.

Chills, spills, mishaps, mudslides, broken bones, brawls, shotgun weddings, mangy deer hides, maniacal fishing guides, libidinous bucks, underwear fish flies and even the appearance of a clumsy old ghost are par for the course in the book that DARES you to find peace and serenity in the great outdoors!

Available in Hardcover or Paperback!

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