At LakeLady Custom Rods, Kris Kristufek builds custom fishing rods "as individual as you are." Handcrafted fishing tools that are custom-fitted to your individual measurements. Using premium blanks, each rod is crafted with care, distinction and attention to detail, creating a unique fishing rod for the discriminating angler.

A passion for outdoors and rod building began over 50 years ago in the sandpits of Kansas. As age and maturity took over and retirement from a major international company, the spark was reignited to build distinctive fishing tools that meet today's exacting fishing needs, but cannot be mass-produced or purchased in a store. LakeLady Custom Rods was formed in 1999. What started as a hobby is now a small cottage industry in the lake country at Breezy Point in north central Minnesota.

A LakeLady Custom-Crafted Rod...

• Custom-fitted to your individual measurements (Physical stature, size of hands, and overall length of arm dictate the grip length)
• Crafted from premium blanks and guides
• May include colorful wood or cork handles, feather inlays, decorative thread weaving
• Includes a protective embroidered "rod sock"
• Unconditional 30-day warranty
• A distinctive fishing tool
• A work of art

Awards & Accolades

• LakeLady Custom Rods was named the official 2001 Minnesota Governor’s fishing opener rod crafter for the governor and his party.
• LakeLady custom rods also has been featured on Minnesota Bound with Ron & Raven; KMSP-Fox TV; Lakeland Public Television; Four Winds TV Show; and Brainerd Outdoor Radio, and others;
• Feature story in LakeCountry Journal July/August 2011;
• People’s Choice Award at the 2006 Kinship Partner Taste of the Lakes;
• 2003 Best of Show at the Custom Rod Builders Guild;
• Kris Kristufek is a member of the Custom Rod Builders Guild and regularly conducts rodbuilding seminars nationwide.