Zacks Custom Rods

Zacks Custom Rods High end custom fishing rod shop, specializing in offshore outfitting
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09/10/2026

Some of the prettiest Marlin chair rods heading out! These works of art will be fishing in the BVI’s, east coast of Florida, and even up here in New England!
Our marlin rods are designed specific for this unique, and demanding fishery. The amount of thought, planning, and care we have spent years developing is wild. Even going to the extent of jumping on planes to fly all over, solely to gain feedback and input from some of the best.
They have tons of lifting power up twords the top, oversized Winthrop roller guides to accommodate oversized line/hardware clearance, and just the right length for leverage. When you have a Million+ dollar fish on the other end, there is absolutely zero excuse or room for failure!

09/04/2026

Our Tuna Chunking Rod almost feels like a toy in your hands, until you put it to work!

Built around our exclusive, hand-made blank manufactured right here in the USA, this rod is incredibly light, responsive, and just plain fun to fish — while still having the strength and durability to put serious pressure on tuna.

Whether you’re playing with smaller yellowfin or leaning into a better class of fish, these rods make the fight an absolute blast.

Load it up with 50 or 65lb braid on a size 12 or 16 reel, and you’re off to the races!

08/28/2026

Finally — a rod you can stand up and fight Bluefin, Bigeye, and Yellowfin with, but also drop into the rod holder and fight the fish from there when needed.

They’re extremely easy to handle when setting the spread, clearing lines, and moving around the boat, but when it’s time to put the heat on a fish, they have the power to get the job done.

We built these with oversized Winthrop roller guides for added line clearance and paired them with a #4 Winthrop adjustable butt, giving you the versatility and confidence to fish them across a wide range of offshore applications.

Ideal for guys who don’t want to mess around — put pressure on the fish and get them to the boat.

08/24/2026

Our new 7’2” XXH Giant Bluefin Casting Rod was built around our main concept, High-Stick Load Management.

This rod is meant to be fought in a high-stick fashion, letting the blank load deep into its power reserve and taking all of the heat and pressure from the fish. More leverage, less fatigue, and a ton of lifting power.

We then kept the tip responsive enough to properly work baits and lures, and went with oversized running guides so heavier PE and braid can move through the rod effortlessly and have improved long distance casting.

From the Outer Banks to New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Cape Cod, this rod was built for one thing — big giant bluefin.

08/21/2026

A complete set headed to Maryland for a professional offshore operation!

This lineup includes a couple of pitch bait rods, dedicated giant bluefin tuna rods, several heavy-duty 50-class trolling rods, and lighter 30-class trolling rods for covering a variety of applications in the spread. We are super excited to see these rods perform every day on the water and in tournaments! Reach out to get your set rolling!

08/19/2026

The world’s most advanced standup rod!

Engineered with advanced carbon construction, high-performance resin systems, and our anti-roll technology, these rods are designed to resist unwanted rotation under load—keeping the rod planted and controlled while battling fish. Tradition standup rods have always been big, clunky fiberglass poles and we have changed that.

Extreme lifting power. Exceptional balance. Premium finishes. Built for serious trolling programs from the Northeast canyons and beyond. All exclusive to us here at ZCR!

ZCR Carbon Tournament Series.
Technology you can feel when the rod loads up.

08/04/2026

Introducing our new Albie / Bonito Series!

Built for anglers who appreciate an incredibly lightweight, ultra-responsive rod without sacrificing strength. Crafted on our high-modulus USA made carbon blanks, these rods feature a full titanium guide train, a carbon fiber reel seat, and an integrated rod holder protection system to keep your investment looking as good as it performs.

Whether you’re firing small metals into blitzing false albacore, working epoxy jigs for bonito, or throwing soft plastics for speckled trout, redfish, and fluke, this is the kind of rod you’ll find yourself reaching for every trip.

Light in the hand. Crisp in the cast. Built to fish hard.

🇺🇸 Handcrafted in the USA.

07/21/2026

Commissioned to match the owner’s new vessel, this custom collection showcases top-tier rod craftsmanship!
Each blank was painted to match the hull, paired with gold Winthrop hardware, premium abalone inlays, and clean, coordinated wraps with white accents.
The package includes multiple stand-up rods, a pair of our exclusive 80/130 XL Giant Bluefin rods, and a matching custom gaff—built for serious offshore use.

All pieces are handcrafted in-house with a focus on precision, balance, and high-end components!

07/20/2026

An awesome set of 20/30-class and 30/50-class trolling rods we recently completed for a returning client looking to expand his existing ZCR collection.

These ring-guide setups are exceptionally versatile—perfect for everything from bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna to wahoo and even marlin. We built them with durable Fuji ring guides designed to handle the occasional contact from swivels and other terminal hardware, then finished each rod with a Winthrop roller tip for smooth line and hardware transitions at the tip.

Premium cork packages, Winthrop adjustable butts and a bold custom color combination bring the entire set together.

These rods are compact, powerful, versatile and seriously badass.

07/09/2026

Not every trolling setup needs to be oversized, heavy, and cumbersome.

Our 20/30 Carbon Series is designed to be the Swiss Army knife of trolling rods: refined, versatile, and engineered to do just about everything under the sun.

Exceptionally lightweight, incredibly compact, and unbelievably capable, this is the definition of a true all-purpose offshore trolling rod. Pull spreader bars, deep-diving plugs, or smaller trolling presentations with confidence—whether you’re inshore, offshore, or fishing the canyons.

From yellowfin and bluefin to large bigeye, this series has the backbone to stay in control while remaining effortless to fish all day long. A truly fun rod to fish that feels balanced and right in the hand.

The biggest advantage? You’re fighting the fish—not your gear.
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Westport, MA
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