A Tradition of Craft, Rooted in North Carolina
Fishing in North Carolina is as diverse as the craftsmen who respect it. Coastal surf, tidal rivers, mountain trout water, and freshwater lakes all demand dependable tools. We build and restore rods and reels meant to last — tools you can trust season after season.
Our shop blends time-honored methods with modern materials where they make sense, always with respect for the craft and the angler behind the gear.
Custom Fishing Rods — Built the Right Way
Every custom fishing rod from Goose Creek Rods is designed, assembled, wrapped, and finished by hand.
We take the time to:
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Match rod blanks to your style of fishing
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Hand-wrap guides with precision and balance
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Apply finishes carefully for durability and beauty
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Build rods meant to be fished, not displayed
No shortcuts. No assembly lines. Just thoughtful craftsmanship built around how you fish — whether that’s offshore, inshore, rivers, or lakes.
Vintage Rod & Reel Restoration
Some gear carries stories worth preserving.
We specialize in vintage rod and reel restoration, bringing classic fishing equipment back to life while respecting its original character. Our approach is careful and deliberate — restoring function without erasing history.
From classic reels to heirloom rods, we restore them as craftsmen once did: patiently, thoughtfully, and with deep respect for the original build.
Rod & Reel Repair — Honest Work, Done by Hand
When something breaks, it deserves more than a quick fix.
We offer rod and reel repair for modern and vintage equipment alike. Each piece is carefully inspected, cleaned, repaired, and tested — not rushed through a bench.
Our reel services include trusted brands such as Penn, Shimano, Akios, Lew’s, Abu Garcia, and more, handled with the same attention to detail whether it’s a workhorse reel or a collector’s piece.
If a repair isn’t worth doing, we’ll tell you. If it can be done right, we’ll do it properly.
Why Goose Creek Rods
In a world of disposable gear, we stand for something different.
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Old-fashioned workmanship
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Straightforward, honest service
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Respect for tradition and the angler
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Attention to the smallest details
We don’t aim to be the biggest shop — only one you can trust.
what we offer
There’s no comparison between finely tuned, custom fishing rods made by expert craftsmen and factory “off-the-shelf” rods from a discount store chain.
Goose Creek Rods repairs all make and models of freshwater and saltwater fishing reels including freshwater spinning reels and all saltwater reels.
We get great satisfaction from restoring old, antique vintage fishing rods and reels as close as possible to the original factory design.