Gorilla Stix

Gorilla Stix Gorilla Stix are custom, hand crafted fishing rods made in northern Wisconsin. Endless choices are a Why order a custom fishing rod?

Factory production doesn't always allow the attention to detail that a master rod builder invests in each rod. There are several phases in the build process that make a difference in the fishability that most factories simply do not take the time to perform. It all starts with the rod blank. Spining the blank and orienting that spine properly is the foundation of a rod that simply performs better

compared to a rod that is not spined correctly, it will cast more accurately with greater distance, handle fish without twisting in your hands, and be more durable. Another example is static loading a rod for precise guide placement. That is the process where the line guides are temporarily placed on the blank, the rod is then strung with line and a weight is tied on to load the rod as if the angler were fighting a fish. This allows the guides to be placed precisely based on the characteristics of that particular rod blank's action in order to use the full power and action of the blank. One more example is internal balancing. To my knowledge, there are no manufacturers offering this feature in mass produced rods. The benefits of internal balancing include less angler fatigue, improved sensitivity, and longer casts with less effort. This feature is advantageous in tip-up angling presentations and therefore most noticeable with rod positions between 9 and 11 o'clock. Pricing varies widely depending on blank and component choices.

11/04/2025

To the Facebook Support Team: In response to your warning of removing my page due to trademark infringement, I have initiated a review with the USPTO, Service request number 2-00627328. My Gorilla Stix trademark was registered November 17, 2025, Serial #
86343002.
Also for your information, I am posting this here since you cut off the ability to respond to your message in messenger. Nice, that you offer to keep the lines of communication open when you threaten delete someone's page.

01/03/2020

A lucky man to be sure. Unfortunate, but it could have been unspeakably worse.

This is the last 28" Carbon I'll be doing. Only needs guides and finish coating.
06/03/2019

This is the last 28" Carbon I'll be doing. Only needs guides and finish coating.

Here are the last few going out for the summer, production is on hold until October(I need to get my boat wet on the bot...
05/27/2019

Here are the last few going out for the summer, production is on hold until October(I need to get my boat wet on the bottom). The 905 is a nice blank, the right amount of backbone but not as stout as the 906. It's about perfect for 5/8 or 3/4 jigs. These 822's are drop shot rods. A lot of beef at the bottom, huge taper to a sensitive tip. Winn grips, comfort reel seats, Elite guides, internal balancing, it doesn't get any better!

I was asked about drop shot rods, here are a few choices:
04/09/2019

I was asked about drop shot rods, here are a few choices:

Here's a good example of why custom rods are a better choice than off-the-shelf factory built rods. The customer had a s...
04/07/2019

Here's a good example of why custom rods are a better choice than off-the-shelf factory built rods. The customer had a specific action and length in mind for a particular technique. This is a drop shot rod made from a 6'10" blank cut to 6'9". What make this better than a mass produced rod? The blank is splined correctly, something that occurs only by chance with all of the factory rods I've tested, not by intention. This is internally balanced to zero fore and aft at your hand while fishing. Not supporting the weight of blank while you're trying to detect a bite is essential to sensitivity. The guides are place under static load, no factory does this in standard production. It provides the best possible action from any blank. The cork is polymer sealed, providing much longer life and improving grip and feel. All components, colors and graphics can chosen by the customer, try that when ordering a St. Something or G. Somebody rod. An extra bonus, this rod is at least 10% less than it's nearest big name competitor. Of course, the choice is yours. I hope everyone has a great fishing season! Tight lines to all!

Here's a pair going out to a friend in time for his vacation. The perfect frog rod in a 904 and an excellent dock skippe...
09/11/2018

Here's a pair going out to a friend in time for his vacation. The perfect frog rod in a 904 and an excellent dock skipper in a 783. Winn Grips have a good selection in colors besides just the black & green.

An IS761M in gray for a fine young man. Cut to 7' even for ease of transport, this will be a good bass stick for him.
09/11/2018

An IS761M in gray for a fine young man. Cut to 7' even for ease of transport, this will be a good bass stick for him.

Here's a pair of MB873's going out today. Metallic green and silver, casting and spinning configurations, with MHX Winn ...
07/06/2018

Here's a pair of MB873's going out today. Metallic green and silver, casting and spinning configurations, with MHX Winn Grips. Versatile blank with a great tip and substantial backbone. As always, internally balanced with correct spine orientation for superior performance.

Another group of 3 going out. An MB873 spinning, 7'3". A CRB IS601L, 6' with new Winn splash camo grips, and an S842, 7'...
06/11/2018

Another group of 3 going out. An MB873 spinning, 7'3". A CRB IS601L, 6' with new Winn splash camo grips, and an S842, 7' with cork split grips.

And how about an X-Camo for a panfish rod? Here's 6' version for-you guessed it-another new Gorilla Stix family member!...
05/29/2018

And how about an X-Camo for a panfish rod? Here's 6' version for-you guessed it-another new Gorilla Stix family member! These are fun to build, fun to use, and the same great features like internal balancing, polymer cork sealant and the exceptional finish of all other Gorilla Stix rods.

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