Testimonials
“Purchased a fiberglass kit from Fortitude and can’t be happier with the components as well as the support Jason gave through the build process. My 7’6 Ogawa is my pride and joy and a fish magnet too on the small streams of mid Wales.”
Jon - Facebook
“Jason is hands down the best rod component supplier and artisan I’ve dealt with. That’s not to say there are not some great suppliers out there, but Jason’s attention to detail, level of service and quality of product is second to none. I recently received a blank, carbon handle, ebony insert and fighting butt.
The ebony insert is from a walking stick that’s been recycled it’s stunning, so beautifully finished and matches the handle and blank perfectly.
When I received the fighting butt I told Jason of my intention to maybe go a different route as I wasn’t entirely sure of the carbon one, he went out of his way to make me a custom mini EVA butt from scratch to my spec as a replacement, truly next level customer service. And the quality of the finished product is outstanding, i couldn’t have asked for any more.”
Ben – Facebook
“absolutely stunning workmanship on the Camphor burl insert and shipped to New Zealand in record time”
Paul – South Island, New Zealand
“I've got one of the fiber glass rod kit from Fortitude Rod Co. The quality of the components is outstanding. There is a large variety of wood, grips and blanks at a very reasonable price. The after sale service is second to none, Jason Pereira has always been available to answer any queries. I would highly recommend Fortitude Rod Co to anyone interested in building their own rod.”
Ed - Facebook
“Hi Jason, I have been away for 10 days and have therefore opened the package only today. The smell was still intense!
I am extremely satisfied. It was certainly not easy to drill this 10.6mm, impressive. The wood is wonderful. Thank you very much.”
Nik – Switzerland
“I’m so happy with the Union nymphing blank and thanks for the advice on the 4# as an allrounder, I’ve euro nymphed, dry flied, indicator numphed and fished small streamers with it. Cheers”
Michael - Aberdeen
“Received the Homewaters kit today for my husband’s birthday and everything looks great, the moss green blank is perfect and the walnut reel seat insert is stunning, thanks for the help and advice, now it’s down to him!”
Claire - Facebook
“a massive thankyou Jason for all your help and advice on my first but not my last rod build, the 7’6 Ogawa has certainly been well used on my local stream and is so much fun to fish with”
Rich - Devon