Aquidneck Island Rod Builders LLC

Aquidneck Island Rod Builders LLC Custom Rod Building - Repairs - Restoration Born of the the On the Water Striper Cup and the camaraderie of the Aquidneck Island Striper Team.

In 2010, Ralph Craft, Capt. Mike Littlefield, Thomas Warren and Ted Zlydaszek launched Crafty One Customs. Creating purpose built tools for their teammates and charter captains that would perform in the waters in and around Aquidneck Island. Wonderfully successful, Aquidneck Island Rod
Builders grew out of that partnership. Repair services are offered through RI-Lucky Bait & Tackle in Warren, RI-Saltwater Edge Middletown,RI-Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle North Kingston, MA-Westport Marine Westport.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence this weekend. Show special we...
03/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence this weekend. Show special we are offering is 15% off built rods and blanks. Full list of what we are bringing is attached.

Tickets will be available at VFW Post 5390 Portsmouth and at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show this weekend. $5.00 ...
03/03/2025

Tickets will be available at VFW Post 5390 Portsmouth and at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show this weekend. $5.00 per ticket.

Aquidneck Island Rod Builders is doing something for the New England Saltwater Fishing Show we have never done before. A...
02/27/2025

Aquidneck Island Rod Builders is doing something for the New England Saltwater Fishing Show we have never done before. All built rods and blanks will be 25% off while they last. Retail pricing may differ from stock rods based on how they are built. The rods listed also qualify for your pick off the rack raffle we are doing to support renovation efforts at VFW Post 5390 in Portsmouth RI. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show.

550 gram Black Hole on acid with the AMTAK XHDs. Built for pro staff to dead stick the RonZi. Hang on tight.
12/21/2024

550 gram Black Hole on acid with the AMTAK XHDs. Built for pro staff to dead stick the RonZi. Hang on tight.

Our solid carbon ice rods are already doing damage in Colorado. 24” rainbow just over 5 #
12/17/2024

Our solid carbon ice rods are already doing damage in Colorado. 24” rainbow just over 5 #

Almost there. AMTAK Ti forged in black. Black Electra Pro Wrap with gold accent.
10/19/2024

Almost there. AMTAK Ti forged in black. Black Electra Pro Wrap with gold accent.

The before and after is pretty spectacular. This rod was rough. Barn find.
10/19/2024

The before and after is pretty spectacular. This rod was rough. Barn find.

Restoring an ancient Lami for our own purposes. U40 is amazing. All the work is in prepping the blank.
10/19/2024

Restoring an ancient Lami for our own purposes. U40 is amazing. All the work is in prepping the blank.

06/26/2024

Bling on a pair of Lamiglas 1321Ms headed to CT.

06/23/2024

Thanks Will. You don’t know how much I needed a shout out today. I am so grateful to be included in the brotherhood of rod builders, lure makers and fishermen that make living here so amazing.

Little set with the company logo headed north of Boston. Got that finish like glass.
06/22/2024

Little set with the company logo headed north of Boston. Got that finish like glass.

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36 Foxboro Avenue
Portsmouth, RI
02871

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