As with most sports there is something to be said for owning quality equipment and becoming proficient with it.
When anglers have attained that certain skill level they usually look in other directions to satisfy their involvement with the sport. Entry level gear eventually gets cast aside for more specialized equipment and customization of these tools starts to become appealing. One area we see this is with custom fishing rods. However, beyond that there is little in the way of customizing other gear you own.
Making custom fishing reels has become a passion that has given me a hobby to keep me occupied outside of the seasonal fishing opportunities in my region. Challenging myself to make each reel more complex than the next has kept my interests up for over 25 years. No two custom reels are ever the same once completed, this way it keeps things interesting.
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