Barnes Custom Rods

09/02/2026

I have about 8 more rod blanks that need new owners. They are Rainshadow RX8 7’2”. Looking to get them moved before fall fishing starts. Lifetime warranty and guaranteed sensitive. Message me if you’re interested!

🎣 Don’t settle for an off-the-shelf rod. Fish something built for YOU.

BARNES CUSTOM RODS
🔥 Built to Fish. Built to Last. 🔥

07/22/2026

2 rods being sent out with one of the best to be put to the test.

07/22/2026

Getting the rods rigged up for the 52 annual Gov Cup. All built by Barnes Custom Rods.

06/17/2026

The 2026 SDHP Tournament is over, and it was a good one. On Day 1, we had some wind to battle and ended up with 26.66lbs. Day 2 was sunny with little wind, and we ended up with 22.62lbs. We managed a second-place finish and have the bragging rights this year. We are already planning for next year!

06/10/2026

I have been on the boat many times with family and friends but today was something special. Chris climbed in the battle ship today and was all smiles the whole day even with the wind. We caught around 26 walleye today and every fish was a trophy in Chris’s eyes.

On our way to the dock Chris said he wasn’t sure about eating the walleye but he had thirds and said it was awesome.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

I got the opportunity to fish Lake Orman this weekend with Connor Barnes in a walleye tournament. It was an awesome weekend and a great tournament that was put on. Connor and I ended up placing 3rd place and all fish were caught on Rain Shadow blanks built by me.

05/04/2026

Took me 5 years to draw my Francis Case paddle fish tag. Did a lot of research on different techniques and ended up using the old fashioned cast and jerk method. Took me 9 fish to finally land one over 50lbs and man my body hurts today. My 10th fish weighed in at 63lbs. Thanks to my wife Nicole Barnes taking care of the kids over the weekend while I was gone.