ABOUT

About Us

FishStyx Custom Rods design, fits, and builds custom fishing rods for anglers around the world. Our custom products run the full range, from lightweight fly rods to boat rods for giant marlin. We delivered hundreds of rods each year hand crafted by our professional rod builders.

Clearwater

In 2010 we developed the Clearwater Series to serve the market of anglers seeking a set offering or rods. The goal of this series was to deliver a rod with all of the advantages of a full custom at a price that was affordable to most anglers. Built on carbon fiber or graphite and Japanese resin blanks, the series features premium components including the MicroWave Guide System as an option. These are incredible rods retail from $150 and up.

WickedStyx

Demand for a rod with increased sensitivity and reduced weight led to the development of the WickedStyx line. We offer 5 Spinning and 10 Casting configurations. Built on Rainshadow Blanks, these rods are built with weight reduction at the forefront of the design, as less weight means better sensitivity. These rods are offered from $190 and up.

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Peacock

In 2012, we started to offer the Peacock Series for those who travel to Brazil in pursuit of the Amazon monsters. These are tough, beautiful, and tailored to the angler. Think of them as a limited custom rod. Prices start at $199.

Big Nasty

In 2014, the Big Nasty Series was developed for in-shore anglers, with a focus on the redfish, snook, and bigger game fish, such as smaller tarpons. A small series of tough sticks, build in the Clearwater vein, these rods are in the $150-$175 price range.

The Black Rose

Released in 2015, The Black Rose is designed for Lady Anglers. Built on a White Blanks with unique branding and slightly shorter handles these rods are perfect for the woman who is also a serious angler.

The Owners & Builders

Wendy Meder — President
Wendy has been building rods full time since 1998. She brings an incredible artistry and skill to the craft of rod building. Wendy has fished competitively for 20 years and her experience makes her a great consultant for the clients of Fishstyx.

Over the course of her career, Wendy has created some of the most unique and aesthetically crafted rods seen on the market. She has a gift for delivering almost anything a client can imagine. She is a true master at both design and production. Wendy is FishStyx, from the name of the firm to her personal touch, and she has a hand in almost every rod that has the brand on it.
Dale Meder — Founder
Dale learned the craft of rod building from a custom rod legend. He began building rods for himself in 1985 for specialty applications, and used these rods in competitive angling. His tools soon drew the interest of other anglers, and he began building rods for others on a limited scale. As an engineer, Dale has a full understanding of component design and development. These expertise added to his ability to set up that special rod for an angler. With interest growing in Dale's rods, FishStyx was born.

Dale has more than 40 years of experience in tournament bass fishing. He also spent three decades in-shore saltwater angling and chasing-catching blue-water fish. Dale is always happy to share his knowledge and expertise with customers.
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