Introduction to Works of Art
Formally known as “Custom Rods by Neuberger”, I’ve been building custom fishing rods since 1975. During the earlier years of the business my work could be seen at The Philadelphia Boat show as well as the Philadelphia Sportsman Show. Word of mouth spread and I found that the majority of my orders were generated from Florida. Back in those days I often found myself in
a 9-month backlog which prevented me from enjoying my love for fishing. Hand Crafted VS Custom Made
At current shows when I’m displaying my work, I often advise people not purchase the fishing rods on display. This is often followed by a look of confusion from the potential customer. While the rods on display are handcrafted and reflect the best of my ability, they can only be called “Hand Crafted”. While the rods may contain fancy wood inlays or thread wrapping, this “bling” doesn’t add to the functionality or performance of the fishing rod. A custom-made fishing rod is a better choice for the purist customer! The customer is required to complete a questionnaire, so they are fitted to the rod. Elements such as hand size, arm length, model of fishing reel along with the type of fishing line all combine to designing the ultimate in performance. While the “bling” may appeal to many customers, what is more important is the quality of the parts and how the parts are assembled. For this reason, Works of Art will never use inferior components when building a fishing rod. As a testament to this practice, ask to see some of my older rods dating back to 1975! Each rod that I make carries my signature. Component Evolution
Customers often see my products at shows and ask why I display both fishing rods & writing instruments. Over the years I’ve experimented with different material when designing a fishing rod. Cork rings / wood inlays / composite grips can all be used in fishing rods, but I wanted to introduce the use of acrylics in my fishing rod. While researching working with acrylic, I found out that making acrylic pens used many of the same tools and techniques for making fishing rods. After perfecting my pen making techniques, I introduced acrylic handles into my fishing rods. Upon seeing my products, several friends referred them as works of art, and that is how the business became named: Works of Art
Coming Full Circle
So now that pen turning skills added to my fishing rods, how can I bring my fishing rod skill into making exotic writing instrument? Starting in 2020, I’ll be weaving thread onto my pens! These will surely become one-of-a-kind Works of Art! Be sure to visit “Works of Art” on Face book to observe the progress!
