Zacks Custom Rods

Zacks Custom Rods High end custom fishing rod shop, specializing in offshore outfitting
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05/08/2026

A beautiful set headed to New York!

Each rod features hand-laid Japanese abalone complimenting custom painted grey wood grain blanks, grey grip packages, silver hardware, and refined detailing throughout. The result is a clean, timeless aesthetic with the performance to match.

We use only premium-grade abalone designed to maintain its beauty for years to come without the cracking and deterioration commonly seen in lower-quality materials.

This spread includes 50/80 class trolling rods, 80 class hybrid rods, our exclusive 80/130 XL Giant rods, and a matching set of chunking sticks.

If you’re looking to build a truly custom set for your boat, reach out to us!

04/22/2026

HONU
This full spread was hand-painted to match the hull, with custom decals and thread work precisely aligned to the boat’s color profile.

Constructed on our exclusive carbon composite tournament blanks — delivering extreme lifting power with unmatched weight reduction.

Finished with silver roller guides, silver butts, and premium cork.

From billfish to giants, including kite rods, gaffs, and nets — this is a fully integrated system.

04/20/2026

Glide bait rods!
Glide bait fishing isn’t just about the bait… it’s about the rod.

This build was designed specifically for casting, loading, and working glide baits with precision — giving you full control over every movement.

If the rod isn’t right, the bait will never swim the way it should.
If it is… everything changes.

Built for performance. Built to fish right.

04/08/2026

Our exclusive Carbon series inshore rods focus on performance that actually holds up. These blanks are built with advanced carbon and resin systems that deliver true sensitivity, fast recovery, and ultra responsiveness—without sacrificing durability.

This series was designed to bend, load, and recover exactly how they should… and keep doing it. Longevity was a major factor when designing these rods, and we nailed it on the head. Non-changing symmetrical performance that lasts a lifetime.

Handcrafted in the USA. One by one. No shortcuts. No compromises. Truly unmatched.

Feel everything. Trust it under pressure.

04/04/2026

The ULTIMATE tautog rod!
Up top, the tip is crisp, fast, and highly sensitive—allowing you to detect the slightest tick when jigging, twitching, or working bottom. Every movement, every change in pressure, every subtle bite translates directly into your hands with precision.

But what truly separates our Carbon construction is how it transitions into power. As you load into the rod, the mid and butt section come alive with serious backbone—giving you the ability to turn fish hard, pull them out of structure, and stay in full control during aggressive fights. It’s that rare balance where finesse meets force.

This isn’t just a lightweight rod—it’s a tool built to perform under pressure. Whether you’re working artificials, live lining, or battling strong, fast-moving fish, our Carbon series delivers the confidence to feel everything and handle anything.
Handcrafted in the United States and exclusive to our lineup, this blank represents the highest level of performance, combining cutting-edge high modulus materials with real-world fishability. You can fish this blank and beat it up, high stick it, and never have to worry about it breaking unlike others!

Sleek. Clean. Classy. Unmatched quality.
03/26/2026

Sleek. Clean. Classy. Unmatched quality.

03/02/2026

This client went all in — a full trolling spread with 30, 50, and 80 class sticks, plus dedicated jig and pop rods to round it out. We also built four inshore “all-around” rods perfectly matched for 4K–6K size reels. If you’re looking for an unmatched set, where symmetry and performance is unrivaled, reach out!




02/24/2026

We are excited to announce a new service offering for all of your Winthrop Tackle butts, guides, and components.

What that means for you 👇
If your gear needs a tune-up, maintenance, or a full repair — we’ve got you covered. And no, it dosent have to be a ZCR rod to partake in this! Any rod with any Winthrop, we got you!

Call the Shop, message us, or email us to get on the schedule!

Another exceptional custom set just cleared the bench and is headed out to its new home. This client is pairing these bu...
02/13/2026

Another exceptional custom set just cleared the bench and is headed out to its new home. This client is pairing these builds with Shimano Tiagras, so it was only fitting to carry that signature Tiagra gold aesthetic straight through the guide wraps for a perfectly unified, high-end presentation.

Each rod is finished with our super-grade cork grip packages, delivering a refined feel in hand while maintaining the durability and performance demanded offshore. Every detail on this set was designed with balance, performance, and unmistakable luxury in mind.

Our build list continues to fill quickly. If you’ve been considering a custom project, now is the time to secure your spot. Feel free to call the shop or send us a message to start planning your next build.

Designed using highly advanced materials and technology with carbon properties to maintain strength, responsiveness, and...
02/12/2026

Designed using highly advanced materials and technology with carbon properties to maintain strength, responsiveness, and control under extreme offshore pressure.
We then took it a step further and built all ring guide rods with full titanium hardware to eliminate corrosion and reduce weight. Built with super-grade Portuguese cork and custom finished to match the client’s Florida brand new Costa cat!
Built to fish hard. Built to last. Built to be the best

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1021 Main Road
Westport, MA
02790

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5082236954

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