Custom Fishing Rods by Grandt Industries, Inc.

Capt. Rick LaPoint

Professional Guide: In my guide business rods get mishandled, abused, and banged around 250 days a year. They perform as well on the 1st day as on the 250th day!

Simply the finest rods I have ever used, with the best warranty in the business.

John Cullum

Professional Angler: There's a reason Grandt Rods are the "finest Fishing Rods in the world." Grandt makes their own blanks and they are made here in the United States. They're also backed by the best warranty in the business. If a Grandt rod is broken in anyway fishing or other wise they'll replace it free no questions asked. This warranty also covers accidental breakage like rod lockers, car doors etc. How could you go wrong with that? There's a lot of "rod builders" out there that wrap guides and put handles on other companies blanks. Buying a rod blank and putting guides and a handle on it means you have very little knowledge about the blank that your wrapping, the material that is used or the process in which the rod blank is made. Not the case with Grandt Rods. Jim Grandt knows about the product his name is on inside and out. The material that is used the method in which the rod is made and how the rod should be balanced are all major factors on how a rod performs. From the start of the rod process until the rod is complete its in the hands of Grandt Industries. This insures your fishing rod is handled with care and made right the first time. Jim Grandt is the owner of the company and personally answers 99% of the emails and phone call the company receives. This kind of hands on equals greater customer service and a really account on who his customers feel about his product. He hasn't lost touch of what it means to be a custom rod company and it shows in the quality and beauty of his Fishing Rods. So if you see them at an outdoor show drop in and ask for Jim Grandt.

Capt. Don House

Professional Angler: Hands down the best Fishing Rods on the market, very strong and very light weight. Grandt Rods has a Warranty that no one in the market can even come close to. First class rods and a first class company. A must have for any Angler.

Charlie Champon

Our owner, Charlie, insists on the finest styling and best feel tackle available. I, as the captain, demand the best in functionality of tackle. Aboard Mirage we have full sets of 12, 20 and 30lb spin that we use primarily for sailfish tournaments in Florida. We have full sets of 30, 50 and 80 class to employ when we up our game to marlin or swordfish from the Bahamas to the northeast's canyons... From my stand point having a spine that evenly distributes pull without being too soft or too hard, is essential in having an edge over the fleet when using circle hooks like we must now... There's enough backbone built in to take the steam out of even the most stubborn fish... Compared to others she truly is art. There are other big names out there that are either too stiff with their action which can cause failure at hook setting time using circles. Others being too soft don't give you the stopping and turning power of the Grandt rods we use...

Dave Wagensomer

Professional Angler: Grandt Rods have replaced all other rods I have owned. These rods are the strongest, most sensitive rods money can buy. The new Reserve Power Rods in the XLH70 Series are the finest rods made. Top this all off with a real "Lifetime Warranty" and these rods leave all other competitors behind.

Mike Jackson

Rugged, ultra-sensitive, and a pleasure to use The entire line is powerful and very sensitive, aside from being extremely rugged. My Grandt Rods have never let me down, in both fresh and salt water.

Lee Bailey Jr.

Professional Angler: As a Bassmaster Elite series and FLW touring pro my rods need to hold up. Competing over 200 days per year in all types of climates my Fishing Rods take a beating. I can always count on Grandt rods to give me the sensitivity and strength I need in my arsenal of custom Fishing Rods. When Grandt says "Follow the Leader" he means it, anything else is second rate.

Michael Hall

Professional Angler: My first Grandt rod was a XLH70 spinning rod Series 6'6" medium heavy I used for Carolina rigging. I was amazed at the superior quality, comfortable feel, and  incredible sensitivity of the rod. The rod  helped me to do well in several bass tournaments where detecting subtle bites was a key to catching the bigger bass. Today I use the Grandt XLH70, Reserve Power, and the All American Grandt series rods exclusively in all my bass tournaments. In 2005 they helped me to win the FLW Outdoors Potomac EVERSTART tournament. In 2007 they helped me to finish in the top ten for the year in the FLW STREN Northern series. With Grandt rods you will feel more bites, have a better hook to catch ratio, and have increased confidence in your ability to catch more bass.
Grandt rods have the best sensitivity of any rod that I have ever used in over 30 years of bass fishing. You can feel a bass breath on your bait. As the use of finesse baits becomes a bigger factor in catching highly pressured bass, the Grandt rods standout as the world's best. The comfort and feel of the rod is another key advantage that Grandt rods provide the angler. The All American series is extremely lightweight and the design of the handle makes it the most comfortable of any rod that I have ever used. The Reserve Power series has incredible power in the butt of the rod where extra backbone is needed for moving fish quickly away from cover. The XLH70 series are fantastic rods with ultimate sensitivity for techniques such as Carolina rigging and using jigs. When you own and use a Grandt rod, your best will become better when it comes to success in fishing.

Gale & Marvin Radtke

World Record Holder: We've been using Grandt Rods for many years..... Never had one go bad on us. Jim is a genius when it comes to rod making. And he puts quality above all other priorities when it comes to making a rod.

J.E. VanNatta

Professional Angler: As a tournament fisherman I require the equipment I use to provide the highest degree of performance, durability, and value that I can find. The All American Pro and Golden Supreme Series Rods provide all of this and more. Many manufacturers design rods to catch fishermen, at Grandt Industries our rods are designed to do one thing, help you catch more fish by placing the finest, most sensitive tool available in your hands that you've ever used. When you combine these features with the knowledge that our rods are manufactured right here in the United States of American not just assembled by mass producers, from finest materials available and with detail beyond anything else made inside, our outside of the United States of America, When you top this all off with the industries finest Unconditional Lifetime Warranty and customer service from a family owned business, well then you have a complete package that cannot be beat.

Kim Presbrey

VIP: Have caught close to 100 Muskies trolling with Grandt Rods on Lake St. Clair. No nicks, no cuts, no breaks of anything on these rods. They are tough rods with fast tips. Great trolling rods for big fish.

Vince Bianchi

Professional Angler: This big Lake St. Clair Pretty Girl was caught on my very favorite Grandt Musky Rod. The action is Unbelievable... A super all around Musky rod. I use is to cast, jerk and also troll. Having used all the other musky rods on the market over the years, This Grandt rod is so superior, its the only one you will ever see me Musky Fishing with... Vince Bianchi

Jim Built me 4 downrigger rods a few years back.. They are the envy of all the Charter boat Captains in my area of Western Lake Ontario.... The sensitivity is unreal, and the beauty of Jims feather scheme is a real eye catcher. I can hardly wait for the spring run to once again put these beauties to use. You'll never find any better or as beautiful setups as Jims Outrigger rods. Vince Bianchi

Brian Belevender

Professional Angler: When money is on the line, my line is running through a Grandt Rod. In over 40 tournaments each season, Grandt quality and workmanship gives me the confidence I need to put each fish in my boat. Fishing is not just about how and where to catch fish, but also about the equipment I use. Finding them then hooking them up with my favorite Grandt Rod is at the top of the list.

Jason Slagstad

Professional Angler: I consider myself a deep structure fisherman and the biggest reason I use Grandt rods is, when the wind is blowing and you have a Canadian cold front blowing through Northern Wisconsin I need to feel every bite even when I can't feel my hands. With Grandt Rods they are light and the most sensitive rod I have ever used.

Chris Laros

Professional Angler: I use Grandt Rods because of the durability, sensitivity and feel. These rods are great for all applications of fishing. The warranty is unmatched in the fishing industry and it allows me to fish with confidence where ever I am fishing. I have also used these rods in Costa Rica where I caught a 23lb Jack Chrevelle on a 7MH conventional fishing rod. I do not know of any other rod that can handle a fish like that with ease. Thanks Jim -- Your rods make me a more confident fisherman.

Swift Spaulding

Professional Angler: For the past seven years, I’ve had the opportunity to be sponsored by some of the top market names in bass Fishing Rods including names like G-Loomis, St. Croix, Falcon and All Pro. Grandt Rods are the lightest and most sensitive Fishing Rods I’ve ever used. In my line of work you have to be able to feel every type of structure and change in the bottom in order to duplicate patterns. Grandt rods allow me to locate those areas. The fact that they’re made in America and come with an unconditional life time
warranty is second to none. It’s an honor to work with such a class organization where quality and customer satisfaction is the top priority. , anything else is second rate.

Cory Sornson

I wanted to personally thank you for making the best rods I have ever had the privilege to use. They are simply unreal and so much fun to use. A picture of a successful crappie outing using Grandt UL rods.
Thank you, Cory Sornson

Capt. Doug Schreiber

Professional Angler: Why buy Jim Grandt Rods? That's an easy one, because Jim builds a fishing rod the way I would, if I built rods. First, Jim manufactures the finest rod components and blanks for his rods. Second, he uses the best components and blanks when he builds his rods. Third, no short cuts in the assembly process, just hands on U.S.A. quality. Last and not least, lifetime warrantee. The bottom line, Jim builds rods the old way, with pride.

Keith Nelson

Carol Boykin

Brad Lear

Professional Angler: In only a short time with Grandt Rods, I have come to know quality and reliability in both craftsmanship in the rods and customer service. I have now fished in three tournaments with the rods, and I can say without a doubt that these rods are extremely sensitive, and super strong. Jim and the staff at Grandt Rods are prompt in their responses to questions, and get product shipped out the minute you order it. As a tournament angler having the product in your boat allows people to see that you are confident, and depend on this product to deliver results. The All American Series are excellent rods, that are well-built, strong, and ultra sensitive.

Capt. Nick Karas

Tim Wilson

Professional Angler: When I guide clients I believe in having them use the finest equipment available on the market. Grandt Rods are the finest custom rods you can find today. They are super sensitive, well built and use the finest components. Grandt rods give my clients an edge when fishing out here on Kerr Lake. My job is to find the fish and make them hit. Grandt rods job is to get the fish in the boat-Grandt Rods really get the job done!

Eric Hendricks

My hookups on fish have increased 50% since I began using Grandt rods. The sensitivity of a Grandt rod is only equaled by the artistic beauty that each rod carries.

Sue Parrish

I was a "hard sell" due to the fact that I have been a loyal user of another manufacturer’s rod for all of my organized 19 years of fishing. That is until I picked up a Grandt All American Series C08. I primarily use a medium heavy rod in my fishing and I was absolutely amazed at the extreme sensitivity an light weight this rid exhibited. Not being very strong, it is essential that I don’t unduly wear myself out. Because of its light weight, this rod will help me immensely hour after hour on the water.

Ray Hansen

Serious anglers need dependable gear designed for long life, that meets specific angling challenges under all conditions. Grandt rods deliver every time!

Dr. John R. Thodos

I've been fishing Grandt rods exclusively since 1986, that's 20 years of serious hardcore fishing. I've fished with his rods all over the world, Alaska, Canada, Central America, South America, Africa and the Pacific. Everything from panfish to Marlin. The action, backbone and all out engineering that goes into Grandt blanks is what it's all about. It's the rod that fights the fish, not the hook, line, reel or even angler. It all boils down to the rod.

Craig Thaler

VIP: Grandt rods are a piece of artwork. The craftsmanship is second to none. I have fished with Fenwick, ST. Croix and Loomis, they all fished well until I fished with a Grandt rod. with the Grandt XL70 you just don't feel everything ,when the fish strikes the rod and you become one. I have caught sharks sailfish dolphin , northern and big Muskies including five walleye's 30" plus. my biggest thrill was most recently landing a 32" walleye on a Grandt XL70. thank you Jim.

Mike Yeagley

Professional Angler: When the fishing is tough and money is on the line a Grandt Rod is a necessity.  Grandt Rods are by far the strongest and most sensitive rods I have ever used.  You can feel every little bite and they have the power to get them in the boat.  Besides the rods being the strongest and most sensitive, they are made here in the USA and carry the best warranty possible, unconditional!  I am fishing the American Bass Anglers "American Fishing Tour" District #68 with good results because of the All American Pro Series by Grandt Industries. They might be the entry level of Grandt Industries but they are the top of the line for any other company. Just shows the quality of rods made by Grandt Industries. My first time using a Grandt Rod was tough. I kept missing fish like crazy and not knowing why. I picked up a different (name brand) rod fishing the same area and could not buy a bite. Puzzled I picked back up my All American Pro Series Grandt Rod and got another bite on my first cast. This time I waited a second longer to set the hook and finally hooked into a nice bass. I found out the problem, I have never fished a rod that was so sensitive and it took a little getting used to. Is this a bad problem? Not if you like to catch fish that others miss because they can't feel the bite, or if you can put more fish into the boat because you can feel every little bite. Nothing compares to the quality and sensitivity of a Grandt Industry Rod, you have to try one today.

Dan Mason

Professional Angler: With the volatile waters I fish in the great lakes I need equipment that I can depend on and is as tough as the conditions I face. Jim’s All-American Series Rods are proven winners in my boat with a rare combination of unmatched sensitivity and toughness as well as being backed by the best warranty in the business Jim’s “Unconditional Lifetime Warranty”.
If you are serious about catching the big ones where they live then I recommend you pick up one of Jim’s Rods from his All-American Series to his to new revolutionary Stealth Series at Grandt Industries, you will not only see the difference but “feel” the difference of the finest product on the market today.

Russ Repenning

VIP: I have fished Grandt Rods for over ten years under various conditions. I have found them to be the most sensitive rod on the market. Even though they are sensitive they are built to handle big fish with ease. I like to fish the lightest rod possible and have caught many trophy fish on light tackle. Grandt rods have never let me down. The construction of the rod is top quality and the rod performs as it does because of this. I would recommend Grandt rods for any fishing application.

Kevin Moore

The second you hold a Grandt Rod, you know you have found something special. I really like the large diameter guides on the musky rods. When casting while guiding or in tournaments for 9 hours, you appreciate the lightness and sensitivity of these
top quality tools. By far the best rods in the world. The Kevlar rods are awesome cold weather sucker rods and unbeatable for trolling. These rods are works of art. Add a lifetime warranty and how can you use anything else?

Spence Petros

Fishing Hall of Fame: From 7'0 Super Sensitive ultra lights for panfish, to Powerful Muskie and Tarpon taming rods, there's a high quality Grandt Rod to fit your needs.

Eddie Butts

Sensitivity is the Key. The rods are very sensitive, yet they take a beating and hold up very well. I do a lot of vertical jigging for walleyes, and the rods account for all of my strikes. The trolling rods don't tire me out because I'm not fighting with the rod. They are the very best!!

Jeff Melsop

Brian Kucharski

Professional Angler: Why use Grandt Rods because, they are the most sensitive fishing rod on the market today. Not to mention, they come with the best warranty in the business. An unconditional LIFETIME warranty!! If you step on it, catch it in a rod locker, car door, ECT….. You have a LIFETIME REPLACEMENT WARRANTY. No other company can match that, and Grandt Rods are also 100% U.S.A. made. Hands down, you won’t find a more durable, yet ultra sensitive fishing rod on the market !!! Using only state of the art technology, to compare a Grandt Rod to others, would just be wrong. That is like comparing grapes to pineapples, a fine wine to box wine, a Honda, to a Lamborghini!! Why you ask....From the rod blank, down to the finest components used, everything that goes into the making of a Grandt Rod is TOP NOTCH, FIRST CLASS, SIMPLY the BEST OF THE BEST. all graphite is run linear down the rod blank to give you the most ultimate in sensitivity. Pick up a Grandt and you will feel the difference between: mud, sand, rock, wood, weeds, bottom, and everything you have been missing. Now when mentioning all that, accompanied with awesome hook setting power...Well, using a Grandt Rod will help you to PUT MORE FISH IN THE BOAT!!! So, go out and buy yourself some Grandt Rods, for all those reasons. You will become a believer also. Along, with his LIFETIME REPLACEMENT WARRANTY, it will be the last rod, the only time you will ever have to buy that rod again!! Simply a no brainer !! Jim is truly a genius, and way ahead of his time when it comes to the making of Grandt Rods.

Rich Newton

Professional Angler: The superior sensitivity, quality components and unmatched durability combine to make Grandt Rods The rod to use if you are a serious angler. Couple that with the unconditional lifetime warranty and the reason to fish with Grandt Rods is obvious. With Grandt Rods you will catch fish that you wouldn't even know were there with other rods. Every series of rods Grandt manufacturers are outstanding which is why I use multiple types. The All American Pro Series, the Reserved power series and the E Glass cranking rods are all weapons in my arsenal that have been my key to success.

Louis White

Grandt Rods are without a doubt the best rods out there. I fish anything from 6 pound to 80 pound test line and Grandt Rods sensitivity let me feel mono line just as good as braid feels as far as sensitivity. You can almost feel the bass open its mouth is how sensitive these rods are. The first time I used a Grandt rod was about 3 weeks after I won one in a tournament. I fell in love with it , I am limited on money for fishing, my wife sponsors me and sets my spending limits so I have tried to stay away from custom rods because they were much more expensive, or so I thought, Jim Grandt makes a very affordable custom rod that you can not match for price or performance anywhere on the market. Grandt rods has not only increased my fishing abilities as far as being able to feel more bites but has given me the confidence again to compete against the "big" guys out in the world.

Jeff Gibson

Bob Simpson

Bubba Ray

Professional Angler: I like many fishermen use a variety of rods for different bodies of water. Whether I'm fishing the grass beds on the Potomac, bushes at Kerr Reservoir, or the tidal James River, the durability, sensitivity and hook-setting power of Grandt Rods far surpass any other rods.

Bob Hendricks

Virtually every fisherman that I have let use my Grandt rods has ended up buying one. The sensitivity and quality far surpasses anything on the market today.

Jim Konas

Professional Angler: Since I started using Grandt Rods my tournament success has risen greatly. instead of contributing I am now cashing checks. The super sensitivity and extra strength allow you to feel the lightest bites, and land big fish in heavy cover. Jim simply builds the most sensitive and strongest rods made and that is why he can cover them with the best warranty out there.

Brian Adams

Bud Fields

Professional Angler: I have used practically EVERY rod on the market today but when I held a GRANDT ROD in my hands I KNEW, without a doubt, I had found the BEST rod available. QUALITY, SENSITIVITY, DURABILITY and LIGHTNING FAST hook setting power that ALL serious anglers expect. The 100% LIFETIME WARRANTY is FANTASTIC. Jim and Jacqueline Grandt are committed to customer satisfaction" "I retired from Chrysler Corporation after 35 years of involvement in Quality Control and I DEMAND and APPRECIATE quality in the equipment I use. I find that quality in GRANDT RODS.

Larry Erfort

I have fished Grandt Rods since 1990 and find them to be the most sensitive and strong rods I have ever used. I like to fish for a variety of species, from fresh to saltwater and wouldn't dream of using anything else. When my time spent fishing is so precious to me, I want a fishing rod that won't let me down. There are so many styles and actions that you couldn't possibly come up short with a Grandt Rod!

Kurt Dollar

Grandt Rods are the strongest and most sensitive rods I have ever used. My first rod was an XLH70 6' - 6" Ultra light that I used for spring bass fishing. I was shocked at the strength of this rod when I caught a 9 lb. walleye with this rod, and other Ultra Light rod would have snapped like a twig, but not a Grandt rod. Currently I fish professionally in Walleye tournaments on Lake Erie and have used Grandt Rods exclusively and would never consider another brand of rod. Grandt Rods will definitely make you a better fisherman.

Jeremy Osborne

Grandt rods are by far the best rods I have ever felt and fished with. The sensitivity and durability of these rods are unbeatable. The craftsmanship of these rods are excellent, they are custom made rods and 100% made in the USA. The detail of the rods not only make them look sharp but also allow you to feel a more intense bite allowing you to put more fish in the boat when the money is on the line. Jim Grandt also gives his rods a UNCONDITIONAL LIFETIME WARRANTY no other company can offer you that kind of warranty and this kind of quality. If you are looking for a rod look no farther then Grandt rods.

Chuck Snyder

Grandt Rods are by far the best rods I have ever had my hands on. I fish 30+ catfish tournaments a year, and at least three times a week for trophy flatheads. I need a rod that can take brutal punishment time and time again. Grandt Rods can handle all cat fishing scenarios, from dip baiting channels, to trophy flatheads, or casting huge chunks of shad for them monster blues. I fish the All American Pro Series DR70C, and I will never purchase another rod other than a Grandt Rod. With a true lifetime warranty and USA made, what more can you ask for? If you haven't fished a Grandt Rod yet, you haven't fished with the best!