Southern Bayside Custom Rods

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

I love it when a customer gives me the freedom to create something special. Here’s a well looked after Wilson Live Fibre 24kg rod that we converted from Aftco roller guides to Fuji HB SIC fixed ring guides. Setting the guide train up in a spiral configuration. The colour is metallic Fuscia in dragon scale. Looks awesome !!

05/04/2026

I recently restored four old split cane fly rods for a customer in NSW. They will be going on display in his home so I did a sympathetic restoration
using processes similar to those used 100 years ago. Turned out quite nicely.

06/02/2026

03/02/2026

Hi Guys... I'II be away on holidays next week. I'm still working to clear a backlog of work but all urgent jobs will be completed before i get on the plane.
Apologies for any additional delays to your rods this may cause but i really need some tropical island time !!

25/01/2026

19/01/2026

Look what just arrived from the USA 🇺🇸 Am I the first Aussie rod builder to get their hands on Air Carbon Mesh ? This could be a game changer…

11/01/2026

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Welcome to my Fishing channel! About meI go by Bluewater Johnny aka John Cahill or just JC! I'm an obsessed and highly experienced fisherman who is always o...

06/01/2026

2026 -
We’re off to a busy start but still have capacity to take on some early new year work. Contact us now for your rod building needs. New Custom Rods - Repairs - Modifications - Rebuilds.

01/01/2026