All Posts

Local Fishing Information

Local Fishing Information

Listed below is local fishing information for Union, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Surrounding Counties in North Carolina. As we are made aware of new information they will be added, so check back on a regular basis. Live Bait Keys Gun Shop 1110 West Main St, Locust, NC 28097 Phone: (704) 888-2913 Jackson Outdoors 203 East Union Street, Marshville, NC 28103 Phone:…

Read more

Akios Fishing , Ande Monofilament

Akios Fishing , Ande Monofilament

Goose Creek Rods is a proud representative of Akios Fishing Tackle and Ande Monofilament and Braided Fishing Line. If you are looking for a good saltwater reel, look no further than Akios. Akios is based in the U.K. and produces high-quality saltwater rods and reels at reasonable prices. Compare their drag system to Penn and I think you will be…

Read more

Shipping Information

Shipping Information

Return Shipping (To You): Unless otherwise requested, Goose Creek Rods utilizes UPS Ground for rod shipping and USPS Priority Mail for reel shipments. Please tell us how much insurance you want on the package and whether or not a signature is required.  Goose Creek Rods is NOT RESPONSIBLE for lost or stolen packages. We will work with the shipping company…

Read more

Current Turnaround Times

Current Turnaround Times

Current turnaround times: The turnaround times listed below are “best guess estimates”, and could vary depending on a number of factors. Reel Repair & Service / Maintenance: 8+ weeks (Not accepting new projects at this time. Check back in a few weeks). Simple Rod Repair (replacing guides, tips): 1-2 weeks. Complex Rod Repairs (replacing grips, reel seat, customizations, etc) 2-3…

Read more

Rod & Reel Repair, What to Expect

Rod & Reel Repair, What to Expect

Listed below are some of the things you can expect for rod and reel repair. Please review them carefully so we are all on the same page. #1: First Come, First Served. All projects are worked on in the order they are received.. #2: Checking Status. Please DO NOT call, text, or email regarding status. No need to check to…

Read more

My Philosophy

My Philosophy

Who Am I? My name is Reggie Byrum. I live on the outskirts of Charlotte, NC in a little area called, Indian Trail. I was raised by God-fearing parents who knew the meaning of honesty, commitment, and hard work. My father served as a sight-setter on the U.S.S. Missouri in WWII. Together, he and my mother raised four children and…

Read more

Authorized Dealer

Authorized Dealer

Goose Creek Rod & Reel is proud to be an authorized dealer for the following suppliers: Akios Fishing Tackle – AKIOS is a forward-thinking company based in the UK. Developed by anglers for anglers who demand new, innovative, and durable fishing tackle. Ande Monofilament & Braid Fishing Line – ANDE Monofilament has been in the business of furnishing monofilament fishing lines…

Read more

Custom Surf Rods

Custom Surf Rods

Goose Creek Rod & Reel specializes in crafting exceptional surf rods, as well as custom rods for striper, catfish, and carp. We have access to the finest blanks available including Generation 2 surf blanks from Carolina Cast Pro, Thrasher blanks, Rod Geeks, Northfork Composites, Batson Enterprises Rainshadow, and Revelation surf blanks, and many more. We are currently working on our…

Read more

Rod & Reel Restoration: Things You Should Know

Rod & Reel Restoration: Things You Should Know

Vintage Fishing Rod & Reel Restoration Thinking about rod and reel restoration? Awesome! There is nothing as satisfying as taking an old vintage rod and/or reel and restoring it to its original luster. We’ve completed many restorations and it is what we take the most pride in. It is our specialty. Please be advised: if you send a project to…

Read more