The Flying Scotsman Custom Rods
Welcome to The Flying Scotsman Custom Rods, a specialist rod building workshop based in Broughty Ferry in Dundee. Every rod is handmade with care using IM12 nano carbon blanks that have been tested, refined and perfected over five years of development. What began as a personal project to build a birthday rod for my son has grown into a full custom rod building service trusted by anglers across Scotland and beyond.
MADE IN SCOTLAND
Every rod is handcrafted in Scotland using quality materials and traditional skills, giving you a build that reflects true Scottish craftsmanship from start to finish.
QUALITY GUARANTEED
Every rod is built with precision and carefully inspected throughout the process, giving you the confidence that your custom build meets the highest standards of quality.
BUILT TO LAST
Every rod is built with durable components and tested for long term performance, giving you a custom build ready for years of fishing.
OUR RODS
Explore our full range of handcrafted custom rods, each designed to deliver the perfect balance of action, power and feel. From single hand and double hand fly rods to switch and spinning models, every build can be tailored to your exact style, preferences and the waters you fish. Visit our Custom Rods page to see the available options and start creating a rod made just for you.
CUSTOM OPTIONS
Choose from a wide selection of custom options to make your rod truly your own. Select your preferred cork style, thread colours, reel seat, handle shape and decorative details, all crafted to suit your personal taste and fishing style.
Visit the Custom Options page to explore everything you can customise on your next unique build.
OUR PROCESS
Discover how our custom rod building process brings your ideas to life with care and precision. From choosing your preferred blank, cork style and thread colours to shaping the handle and adding personalised details, every stage is carried out by hand in our Scottish workshop. Visit our Process page to see how each rod is crafted from start to finish and learn what goes into creating a build that is made specifically for you.
ORDERING
Ordering your custom rod is simple and personal from the first message to the final delivery. Get in touch to discuss the type of rod you want, your preferred options and any ideas you would like included. Once everything is agreed, your build is scheduled and crafted by hand with regular updates throughout. Visit our Ordering page to find out how to begin your own custom build and secure a rod made exactly the way you want it.
MAINTENANCE & and REPAIR
Keep your rod performing at its best with our dedicated maintenance and repair service. I carry spare sections for every model I build and can restore or refurbish your rod if it becomes damaged or worn. Whether you need a replacement section, a guide repair or a full refresh, your rod will be handled with the same care it was built with. Visit our Maintenance and Repair page to learn how we look after your rod for years to come.
GALLERY
Take a closer look at the craftsmanship behind each build in our gallery, showcasing finished rods, unique cork patterns, thread work and the catches they have helped land. Every image reflects the detail, care and passion that goes into our work and the moments anglers enjoy on the water. Visit our Gallery page to explore more photos and see the quality of our custom rods up close.
About The Flying Scotsman Custom Rods
The Flying Scotsman Custom Rods was created from a simple idea that turned into a genuine passion. What began as a one-off project to build a special rod for my son’s sixteenth birthday quickly grew into a full custom rod-building service trusted by anglers across Scotland and beyond. With a background in the trades, I built many of my own tools and approached rod building with the same level of precision, care and pride that went into my joinery work.
As I started experimenting with different cork patterns, thread colours and blank designs, people began asking for their own custom rods. Friends, fishermen and local anglers all wanted something made for their hands and their rivers. Over time, I realised that building rods was not just a hobby, it was a craft I loved. I began working directly with a factory that produces high-quality blanks for major brands, and together we spent years testing and refining IM12 nano carbon blanks until I had a full range that delivered the action, power, and feel I wanted.
Today, every rod is handmade in Broughty Ferry in Dundee using top-quality components and years of experience. I build rods for salmon, trout and sea trout in a wide variety of models, including single-hand, double-hand, switch and spinning rods. Each build can be personalised with your choice of cork, thread, reel seat, handle shape and decorative detail, giving you a rod that is completely unique to you.
Whether you are casting a light switch rod on a small river or a fourteen-foot double hander on the Tay, I aim to build rods that feel natural from the first cast and bring real enjoyment to every day on the water. These rods are crafted with passion, built to last and made with Scottish heritage at their core.
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