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Bob Jenkins named his company based on the historical use of the term “hooker” to refer to anglers in nautical New England. Jenkins spent most of his life as a saltwater angler in Chatham, Cape Cod before taking his passion for fishing to the business level when he decided to open a custom saltwater rod company. If you like to shop for U.S. made sports fishing products, these rods are just right. A U.S.based master rod craftsman makes each one.
One of the features of Local Hooker’s rods is the stiff backbone, or spine, of the rod. In mass-produced rods, manufacturers don’t consider the relationship of the spine to the guides. While this can make a rod easy to assemble and mass produce, it negatively affects the durability and quality of the rod.
Local Hookers takes the time to ensure each spine corresponds to the guides. The master rod craftsmen measure the placement based on the parabolic curve of the blank when it’s under the strain of a full load rather than just measuring based on the tip. This gives the rod more flex when a fish takes the bait. With its design, the custom rods cushion the amount of torque needed to reel in a fish and reduce the tendency of the rod to try to flip over in an angler’s hands.
When you look into buying a custom rod, consider your preferred fishing location. Local Hookers makes freshwater and saltwater rods. The type of fishing you plan to do can also make a difference in your rod choice. Doug Olander, the editor-in-chief of “Sport Fishing,” likes the Florida series line from Local Hookers. The 7-foot graphite spinner works well for anglers out for trout or redfish.
With the right rod, you can improve your fishing experience and get the perfect piece of equipment to fit your preferred method of angling.