JB Designs - Custom Rods
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It started with wanting to build a couple of memorial rods for my stepson Hunter Propst and his grandfather, walleye fishing legend Bob Propst Sr. This hobby quickly escalated as I started to build a few rods for myself and a few close friends. And after a couple years and a countless number of rods later I have decided to go ahead and try my hand at offering them to the public. I have been mainl
05/02/2026
Week 3
03/16/2026
I got a special request to build a rod for the upcoming Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction on May 2nd. I put a lot of thought into how I wanted to build this and took a risk and started with a custom painted blank and reel seat, done by Backbone Custom Rods out of Florida. I then made custom grips using the highest grade cork you can buy, and then rounded it off with Fuji Titanium guides.
I added a SDSU lapel pin donated by an alumni, and had the Jackrabbit laser engraved into the handle, and then added a decal (bought from Scheels).
I really like how this one turned out, can’t wait to see how much it goes for at the auction.
01/05/2026
Had an amazing day fishing with friends on Lake Oahe in the Cheyenne River. The morning chill gave way to sunshine and warmer temps later on. We landed some chunky fish and I picked up some crucial tips for the upcoming jig rap rod designs. Now it’s back to the workshop!
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