Not Sure What Rod You Need?

That’s where we start.

You don’t need to have it figured out. Tell us how you fish — we’ll handle the rest.

We’ve Built Over 5,000 Rods. Most Started With “I’m Not Sure What I Need.”

Prolite exists because choosing a rod shouldn’t require expertise you don’t have. We’re rod builders who fish the same water you do, and we’ve spent the last 8 years helping anglers go from uncertain to confident.

Every rod we build starts with a conversation — not a spec sheet. You tell us about your water, your species, how you like to fish. We handle the rest.

01

Start a Custom Build

You know what you’re after. Use the build estimator to spec your rod and get a quote in minutes — or tell us what you want and we’ll put it together.

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02

Order a Ready-to-Fish Rod

Same materials, same builders, already built. PNW-proven rods in stock and ready to ship.

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03

Talk to a Builder

You don’t need to know what you want before you reach out. That’s what this conversation is for. Free. No pressure.

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Timeline

Custom builds take 3–5 weeks. Not months, not “we’ll get to it.” You’ll know where your rod is the whole time.

Cost

The build estimator gives you a real quote in minutes. No hidden fees, no surprises after the fact.

Not Sure What You Need

Most customers aren’t. That’s why every build starts with a conversation. We’ll walk through your water, your species, and how you fish — and recommend from there.

What You’ll Get

NFC blanks. Fuji guides. Full customization on grips, wraps, and guide spacing. Built by hand, one at a time, by people who care about getting it right.

“Chris really knocked this rod out of the park. This is the second rod he has built for us. The one last year has already caught plenty of fish, and we expect this year’s rod to do the same.”

John H. • Repeat Customer

“The quality craftsmanship of the custom rods are unmatched. Even better, the Prolite crew was amazing — super easy to work with and great customer service.”

Tyler C. • Custom Build