Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Brandon Esposito is the rod builder behind Classic Custom Rods. Esposito quit his day job over a year ago to focus solely on the rod building business, and Esposito makes the case for buying a custom rod while describing a personal focus on quality control, innovation and growth.
Brandon Esposito is the rod builder behind Classic Custom Rods.
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Who builds Classic Custom Rods?
Brandon Esposito is the rod builder behind Classic Custom Rods. Esposito talks about the brand, the business behind it, and what motivates him to push the boundaries of rod building.
When did Brandon Esposito start building rods full time?
Brandon Esposito quit his day job over a year ago to focus solely on the rod building business. That decision moved Classic Custom Rods from a side pursuit to Esposito's full attention.
Why buy a custom fly rod?
Brandon Esposito explains why it is worth purchasing a custom rod rather than an off-the-shelf one. Esposito's argument runs through what a builder can control when a rod is made for one angler.
What does Brandon Esposito focus on as a builder?
Brandon Esposito points to quality control, innovation and growth as the things he cares about most in the rod building business. Those three priorities shape how Classic Custom Rods operates.
Key takeaways
- Brandon Esposito builds for Classic Custom Rods.
- Esposito quit his day job over a year ago for rod building.
- Esposito makes the case for buying a custom rod.
- Quality control, innovation and growth drive the business.
