LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods with Kris Kristufek

Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/lakeladyrods

Presented By: LakeLady Custom Rods

Kris Kristufek, founder of and creator of LakeLady rods, takes us behind the scenes through his creation process of these one of a kind custom built fly rods. We hear about some of the legends of rod building who mentored Kris along the way, how he place his guides on a rod a little bit differently than many, and my unique custom rod build experience.

Kris is giving away a custom fly rod to a lucky winner. And you’re not just getting a rod that he gets out of the shelf. This rod will be built just for you, with the perfect specs that fits your measurements and your preference.

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Custom Fishing Rods Show Notes with Kris Kristufek

03:27 – Kris tells the story of the first time he built a rod for his grandma (he didn’t mention but I think this is why his brand name is LakeLady)

05:12 – Kris spent 32 years as an employee before starting his own rod business

06:18 – Kris had been mentored by 9 out of 12 legends in rod building around the world and he’d been in most of their shops

08:06 – We hear the names of his mentors

10:43 – Kris built a custom rod for me with feather inlay – he explains how he came up with the right specifications that is perfect fit for me based on my preference and measurements

19:04 – Kris talks about the rod blanks he uses and where he orders them

34:02 – Kerry Burkheimer was on the podcast at WFS 282

39:49 – Kris tells the story of when he built custom rods for Jesse Ventura and his wife – Gary Loomis signed these rods

52:19 – Enter the LakeLady giveaway for a chance to win a thousand dollar custom fly rod

Custom Fishing Rods Conclusion with Kris Kristufek

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Show Notes: wetflyswing.com/lakeladyrods