Canada's Best in Class! Master Rod Builder's Shoppe 
       Handcrafted Custom Designers of Freshwater Fishing Rods {EST. 1996}

​             BACKWOODS Rod Builder's Shoppe is Owned & Operated by Daniel Sturges, 
       Master Rod Designer, Tournament Bass Angler and Professional Fishing Guide,
                         Angling Aficionado & Author from Wasaga Beach, ON - (705) 441-1361

In Year 2000 Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine/ESPN Sports Group accredited
   BACKWOODS SIGNATURE RODS  as Canada's Top Rod Producers! 
Judging a BACKWOODS Flippin Styx & a Crankin Styx Rod Designs from our Bass/Master's  Signature Collection   
BACKWOODS offers Handcrafted Custom Designed Freshwater Performance Fishing Rods with complete cooperation of our outstanding Team of Professional Anglers, Master Rod Designer & Master Rod Builders {Est. 1996}
This Rod Builder's Shoppe uses RainShadow RX-Series & Jaguar Technologies Rod Blanks Made in USA along with ALPS Brand Components exclusively Top 
       Quality CNC Components along with Forecast Carbon Fiber Handles & Grips & ALPS Brand WINN Polymer Handles & Grips and AAA-Cork Handles Grips Quality NCP Winding Thread.

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BACKWOODS Brand Ambassador Team

Daniel Sturges-MRD
​Ray Nugara-MRB
Gerry Pigeon
B.A.S.S. Pro
James Turner
Walleye Pro
​Bill Craig-Musky Legend
​James Craig-Musky Pro
Devin Westlake
Bass Pro
Jeff Dacey-Bass Pro
Jeff Britton-Bass Pro
Scott Irons ​
Kayak Bass Pro
Kenton Myers
Angling Pro
​Terry Phillips
​Brand Ambassador  All Canadian Team of Professional Anglers.

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      Master Rod Builder       
​ Ray Nugara
​Anglers Advantage Inc.

Centerpin Stream Fishing Specialist and Master Rod Builder, Ray Nugara. Our Design Consultant/ Master Rod Builder & Brand Ambassador. Assists in designs and has meticulously built over 100 Custom Rods "Flawlessly Built" in less than nine months! Working non-stop over his Rod Builder's Bench!
​Be sure to thank him for his Fantastic Rod Builds he has presented you with? Offering Excalibur Centerpin Reels through his Shoppe.

Master Rod Designer Anglers Advantage Inc. Brand Ambassador/CEO

Daniel Sturges Tournament Bass Angler/Professional Fishing Guide -Angling Aficionado President Owner, {Since 1996}. Sturges has over 180 Presentation Rod Designs "Trademarked" to his credit!
​He's featuring  "New Rod Designs", called Equinox they will be another exclusive through our E-Commerce Rod Builder's Shoppe. Located in Wasaga Beach, ON

Submit Order Request

Call 705-441-1361 to Order

New: Exclusive Fly Rod Designs
RainShadow RX9 - NCT Nano UHMR-Cobalt Blue Fly Rod Banks.
Anglers Advantage Equinox Travel Fly Rods​
Custom Designed with Custom Burlwood/Silver Reel Seats

NEW: Anglers Advantage Equinox Travel Rods -Built on Demand!
Burlwood {Cocabola} Handle! Complete Package include Rod, Reel & Case
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NEW Exclusive Fly Rod Designs- Handcrafted Custom Designed using the Most Innovative Fly Rod Blank on the Market!