Take them fishing, anytime.
A rod with a loved one's ashes swirled into the marbled split-grip section. For a parent, a fishing buddy, or the dog who rode in the boat — so they can keep going with you.
Why I make these
My dad is the reason I fish. Weekends camping and fishing were just who we were. When he passed, I bought a bass boat, found a tournament club, and started building rods.
His rod is on my bench now, with some of his ashes swirled into the marbled split-grip section. I'll finish it this winter. He's going fishing next spring.
If you had someone like that, I'd be honored to make one for you.
— Brian Barde
How it works
- We talk first. What you fish and how, and the colors that mean something to you.
- You send the ashes. A small amount is mixed into the epoxy with your colors and swirled by hand into the marbled split-grip section. No two ever come out the same.
- What isn't used comes home. Any ashes I don't use come back to you — or, if you'd like, I'll scatter them somewhere that fits.
- Any split-grip rod. BRED rods with a split grip (I'll tell you which ones I have on hand) or any Custom PRO build with a split grip. Timing depends on shipping and what's on my bench; I'll give you an honest estimate when we talk.
From the Monster Bass show
“It's one of the best ideas I've heard of in this industry.”
— the host of the Monster Bass Wednesday live show
Watch the conversation (it opens at the memorial rod segment) →
When you're ready
There's no rush. Tell me a little about who they were, and we'll go from there.
Start your memorial rod