FAQs

Frequently Asked Question

Signaturefishingrods.com is on occassion asked questions about its policies and its products, custom fishing rods. Answers to these questions are indicated below.

1. Is it safe for me to use my credit card when I order? 
Yes, we have a completely secure merchant account system that automatically checks your credit card number and deposits the money into our bank account without anyone even seeing your credit card number or information. So it’s completely secure. 

The above rates do not include any rural area surcharge. In parts of Canada this could add up to $65.

4.  – NOTES ON OPTIONS

The majority of rod solds by Signature Fishing Rods allows the buyer to customize their rod just how they like it! It’s up to the buyer to decide which options he or she wants for their fishing pole. Available options for a given rod are listed individually during check out and can include everything from custom handles to reel seats, guides, decorative designs, a name or a phrase inscribed on the rod and much more. Available choices for that specific rod are presented once a “View Product” button is selected but before you “Add to cart”. This makes it easier for the customer to select what he wants. Customers determine the features of their rod prior to it being put in the “cart”. In the end, a custom rod built to the customer’s specifications is the finished product.

Signature Fishing Rods can help you create a custom fishing rod you’ll enjoy for years to come. Our goal is to make sure you are completely satisfied with every facet of your fishing rod and we achieve this by letting you choose options before the building process starts. All orders involving options will be reviewed to make sure the options are compatible with other options selected and are appropriate for a given fishing rod. You will be notified if you order a custom fishing rod that requires a component not available or not compatible.

The majority of rods are made when an order is received. If no options are selected, the rod is “standard”. If options are selected, the rod becomes a “custom” rod. On occasion standard rods are made ahead of time for show purposes. These rods are “in inventory” and are available for quick shipment.

If there are any questions, call 630 234-6214 before ordering.

5. What is the typical delivery time frame to receive my order? 

Many factors go into the building of a custom fishing rod and its delivery time. These include the number of orders in process, the availability of components, and complexity of the custom fishing rod. Most fishing rods can ship within two weeks once an order is processed by signaturefishingrods.com. Building of highly customized rods requiring multiple options can take up to 6 weeks. If the schedule for completion is expected to be longer, you will be contacted to discuss the delivery options you have. The majority of rods are made when an order is received. If no options are selected, the rod is “standard”. If options are selected, the rod becomes a “custom” rod. On occasion standard rods are made ahead of time for show purposes. These rods are “in inventory” and are available for quick shipment.

6. Do you take international orders? 

With the exception of the contiguous US, Alaska, and Hawaii, there is no established procedure for shipping to other countries. Please contact me if you wish to purchase a rod in other countries.

If there are any questions, call 630 234-6214 before ordering.

7. What is your return policy? 
See Shipping/Return Policy page under “More Information.” All orders involving options will be reviewed to make sure the options are compatible with other options selected and are appropriate for a given fishing rod. You will be notified if you order a custom fishing rod that requires a component not available or not compatible.

8. Search Feature Added

The search feature on the Shop page allows one to“search” for specific characteristics of a fishing rod. On the “Shop” page, you will notice a highlighted bar with “Husky Filter”. Clicking this will allow you to “search” for fishing rods with specific characteristics that you want. The selection search criteria are Price Range, Type of Fish, Rod Length, Rod Power, and Type of Rod. Details on using the search feature are on the Shop Page.

9. Why Do I Believe In Grandt Custom Made Fishing Rods

This is a question that I am often asked. I am an angler that has improved my ability to catch fish over the years. My fishing buddy, Roger and I have an approach to fishing that puts on fish more often than not. Yet over the first part of my experience, I was outfished on a regular basis. Roger had a knack of feeling the fish that I do not have. Frequently the fishing gear and rigging were the same. I knew I did not have good feel in my hands and it was frustrating when I did not keep up with Roger.

At a sports show I visited an exhibit by Grandt Industries. I was hestitant to believe all the “hype” about how sensitive the custom fishing rods were until a salesman made me performed an experiment. He loosely tied a piece of fishing line (maybe 15 inches) to the top quide of a rod. As I held the custom fishing rod, the salesman flicked his finger against the line. I could not believe it – I actually felt the vibration in my hand. It had traveled down the rod to the handle where I was holding the rod. He did it again and I felt it again. This custom fishing rod was amazingly sensitive compared to the rods I had been using. I decided to buy one and see if it helped me catch fish. This rod turned out to be the best tackle investment I had made.

Since then, my fish catching ability has increased significantly. Through the years I have added more Grandt Industries fishing rods to my collection. Each highly sensitive custom fishing rod was for a specific purpose. In the spring of 2012 I was amazed at the sensitivity of a medium heavy custom made fishing rod purchased. Fishing for tarpon the first time, my wife and I were drift fishing off the coast of Costa Rica using a sardine as bait. I had about 75 yards of line out with a 2 ounce wait. Incredibly I felt a tarpon “bump” the sardine. I had the patience not to set the hook immediately and waited a few seconds until I felt the weight of the fish. After setting the hook and playing the fish for nearly 30 minutes, I landed the tarpon shown on the home page.

I am now competitve with Roger in our contests we have because of the greater sensitivity of each custom made fishing rods I now use. Whether I am drift fishing, using a bottom bounce, jigging or casting, these are the best fishing rods available for anglers that need a sensitive rod to feel the fish.

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to give us a call. 1-630-234-6214

Signaturefishingrods.com is please to announce that the EXT (Carbon Core Design) version for the FIN-S 22, Grandt Slam, Cuda, and Payara Series are now available.

EXT rods incorporates one of several carbon core designs developed by in house engineering and features the latest Carbon Core Design. EXT rods exhibit more sensitivity, less weight, superior strength, fast action and great lifting power after hook set.

If you’re looking to advance your fishing, then look no further! At Signature Fishing Rods, we offer multiple lines of custom made fishing rods that are designed to make you a more confident and successful fisher. The rod maker, Grandt Industries makes rods starting with the blanks. These blanks are some the finest made and provide the backbone of all our fishing rods. It is also one of the components that we do not allow substitution. Our quality custom made fishing rods are made in the USA and have an unconditional lifetime warranty!

When you’re shopping our collection of custom made fishing rods or poles, you can feel confident knowing that each rod is made with you in mind. Your custom fishing rod plays a huge role in your performance, and it’s our goal to make you a more successful fisherman.

That’s why every fishing rod sold by Signature Fishing Rods allows the buyer to customize their rod just how they like it! It’s up to the buyer to decide which options he or she wants for their fishing pole. Available options for a given rod are listed individually during check out and can include everything from custom handles to reel seats, guides, decorative designs, a name or a phrase inscribed on the rod and much more. Available choices for that specific rod are presented once a “View Product” button is selected but before you “Add to cart”. This makes it easier for the customer to select what he wants. Customers determine the features of their rod prior to it being put in the “cart”. In the end, a custom rod built to the customer’s specifications is the finished product.

Signature Fishing Rods can help you create a custom fishing rod you’ll enjoy for years to come. Our goal is to make sure you are completely satisfied with every facet of your fishing rod and we achieve this by letting you dictate how it will be put together.

Purchasing a new fishing rod is a daunting task. With many variations, you need to establish what’s right for you!

Over the years I was not sure of what to do. Listening to those who you fish with for advice is natural. Others are lecturers, manufactures and salespeople at sport and fishing shows, radio and TV hosts of fishing shows. All have their own prejudices. But with careful examination, you can derive some good information.

I began to attend fishing shows and seminars and realized the depth of knowledge some exhibitors processed. I was able to put together a few thoughts that I thought would help me. Then I talked to Jim Grandt of Grandt Industries. His explanation and demonstration made a big impact. I could feel the tweak of a piece of line he tied to the top guide of his rod I was holding. I then realized that my hands lacked great sensitivity. To be as successful I needed something to help compensate for that.

With my first purchase of a Grandt rod I learned what a bite felt like and could to distinguish it from a rock or bottom. Since then, I am now a firm believer in my ability now to know what I feel in the water – from small fish up to big tarpon. I can sense what is happening and know when to set the hook!

The morale of my story: Use a rod that makes up for any limitation of a skill you may have. I needed to improve my sensitivity to understand what is going on in the water. You may have different issues like when to set the hook, how to play different fish, etc. While your friends have knowledge, their physical ability is different. By broadening who you talk to (guides, manufacturers, competitive anglers, etc.), you can learn keys that will significantly help your fishing skills.

After buying my first Grandt Rod, my skills began to improve significantly.

Heading updated on the Shop Page

In the “Shop” page, you will notice that Signaturefishingrods.com currently sells 3 lines of Grandt Rods. Each line uses its only style of blank. The blanks are “All American Pro”, “XLH70” and now those that incorporate carbon core elements in the “Advanced Technology Blanks with Carbon Core Elements.” The characteristics of each are different. However, each line incorporates the highest amount of sensitivity possible. In addition there is a section called “All Fly Rods”that contains fly rods from each line if produced.This should make it easier to compare different characteristics of various rods. In addition, all rods are MADE IN THE U.S.A. and come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY that covers damage during normal fishing use. The last category products is “Fishing Reels, Radtke Lures”.