Regarding Turnaround Time: Goose Creek Rods is a full-service shop. Along with vintage restorations, we also craft custom fresh and saltwater rods and perform rod and reel repair. Restorations can be very time consuming when done right. For this reason, we have to carefully mix the restorations in with the current workflow. Priority is given to rod and reel repairs…
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…
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…
Current turnaround times: The turnaround times listed below are “best guess estimates”, and could vary depending on a number of factors. Reel Cleaning & Repair: 6-8 weeks. (Updated 9/25/23). Simple Rod Repair (replacing guides, tips): 1-2 weeks. Complex Rod Repairs (replacing grips, reel seat, customizations, etc) 2-4 weeks. Vintage Restorations: 6+/- months. Unless your job has been in longer than what…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The link below opens an article from Boca Bearings regarding the different types of bearings and a discussion about stainless vs ceramic. A very interesting read if you want to know more about fishing reel bearings and how they affect performance. https://www.bocabearings.com/fishing-reel-bearing-tips-advice/what-makes-your-reel-go-round
