<![CDATA[Connley Fishing: Blog]]> http://www.connleyfishing.com/ Connley Fishing Copyright 2013 by Connley Fishing <![CDATA[Picked up 6 new Connley Rods!]]> So I picked up 6 rods from Bryan today, I live in Palm Beach and was able to see how me makes them and he walked me through everything. Very impressive. I rods are are amazing, I saw a lot of your guys orders in there (including the pink rod for vday, its looking good) 

I went with his basic colors that he wraps with because I like the colors and I couldn't wait to use the new rods. 

He takes a ton of pride in what he does and it shows in his work and the way he explains everything. 

For me it was supporting someone local that is a good guy and makes a great product. 

I will let you know what I think of them on the water, I would highly recommend using Bryan, especially if you want something custom made. I have him making me something really nice for me two custom rods for my Stellas. 

Down the road I think I will have him make a pink and black rod for my wife. The pink looks really good. Especially for a lady in the family that likes to fish. 

I can tell you one thing also his website pictures give his rods zero justice and he is working on improving that. 

If anyone has any questions let me know. 

I will post pictures later of the rods with the reels. 

Jayson

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:04:40 GMT <![CDATA[I have 13!]]> i have bought 13 rods from bryan in the last year including the ones that were in his auction. im very happy with them. have to get rid of some more of my older stuff then will be looking for 4 standups and then should be done for awhile. worked out good when the package of the last 6 or 7 showed i happened to be home from work sick and they were put away. the wife asked me what i wanted for christmas told her i would take care of it. when i didnt put anything under the tree for myself she was pissed and told me i better go buy some new reels or something for the boat. i said ill wait to the spring and get the reels.( worked out as good as having them sent to a buddy's house).shes actually ok with almost anything i do but a little sympathy goes a long way

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:03:16 GMT <![CDATA[Top Notch]]> Bryan is top notch when it comes to custom Rods. I have about ten rods that he built 10 or so years ago. Awesome Purple and black everyone identical. everything from a light tackle backcountry rod up to my pride and joy, a Swordfish rod with my Shimano 50 wide. In all the rods I have purchased I had one issue, Someone stepped on it and broke a guide. I called Bryan and he fixed it free of charge and I was more than willing to pay for it. The man would have no part of it.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:02:27 GMT <![CDATA[Jigging Rods]]> Have never posted on this site as I usually just browse the classifieds but I felt compelled to reply here. Bryan's jigging rods are awesome. He built me two for my torium 30's last year and they have become my favorite rods. They have more backbone and a little less flex than standard jigging rods but are still just as light and give the jigs great action. I got the rods for jigging yellowfins in the islands but they have become my go-to rods for muttons and grouper as well. I cannot say enough about Bryans rods and his great service and will be picking up a couple more spinners from him at the Islamorada Nautical Flea Market. Dolphin season is approaching!

See you there Bryan,
John 

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:00:06 GMT <![CDATA[Wahoo Wire Rods..... SPECTACULAR!]]> Got my very nicely made custom stand up wire line rods a couple days ago and I could not be happier. If they fish half as good as they look, the Wahoo in Barbados better watch out !!! :-)

Aside from that, Bryan is a gentleman and a pleasure to do business with.

HIGHLY recommended!! Had a few of my fishing buddies over for dinner last night and the general consensus on the rods was "SPECTACULAR". One of them is an amateur rod builder and he was well impressed.

Gonna take the in laws out on the boat tomorrow for a spin and may be forced to send back a couple wahoo baits to see how the rods perform.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:58:10 GMT <![CDATA[Fast Delivery]]> Wow, fast delivery to the West coast. The mail notice was left yesterday and I have them in hand. Both works of art. Thanks for the gaffs.

Randy

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:44:01 GMT <![CDATA[WOW! Great Rods!]]> Just received 7 custom rods and the matching gaff from Bryan. All I can say is WOW! They are beautiful. Thanks again Bryan

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:43:04 GMT <![CDATA[Great Quality Gaffs]]> WOW!!! I just got my gaff... I had no idea the gaff would be this nice!!! Bryan did a custom wrap to match my rods and added my boat name... The quality of the wrap and the heavy duty (but light weight) of the gaff was incredible... Can't wait to sink it into some tuna!!! 

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:41:40 GMT <![CDATA[Gaffs are second to none]]> YO----just received my gaff order and IT IS FABULOUS----easily worth 3 times the price---the quality if SECOND TO NONE!!!!!---I normally don't send reviews on items but you are really missing the boat if you are in the market for one of these and you don't get it here!!!!!!!!!-------Steve

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:40:44 GMT <![CDATA[Great work!]]> Got my new rods in. Nice work, and great communication. 
Thanks Bryan.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:38:29 GMT <![CDATA[New rods look great!]]> Hey Bryan,

Got my rods 6 king rods for christmas they look great. Cant wait to get my matching gaff with name on it to match. I will be ordering a 8ft gaff to pretty soon also, so dont sell out!!

Thanks Kevin

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:37:35 GMT <![CDATA[Very happy]]> Have the gaff and 4 rods. Great Deal. Happy with all !!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:35:58 GMT <![CDATA[Very Pleased!]]> Bryan :
I got the Gaff/Rods today and I'm blown away !!
I couldn't be happier 

Thanks again 

I'll also be putting in an order for a lighter rod to match these !! 
I'm very pleased with how they came out.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:35:30 GMT <![CDATA[Great Service!]]> Bryan,

Fed Ex just dropped off my order. Wow! Wait till my son sees this! 

Both custom rods and the matching gaff are beautiful. Can't wait to try these out........

Thanks for the fast service and for how well wrapped the package was. 

Robert

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:34:23 GMT <![CDATA[Awesome gaffs!]]> Bryan,

I got my 2 new gaffs today. A 6' and 8' custom wrapped to match my rods Bryan made for me with my Boat Name and a pic of a wahoo and mahi mahi on the gaffs. 

They look awesome and I cant wait to use them.

Now gotta save some dough and get an offshore set of your new stand up rods (Frigates) 

Thanks Kevin

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:33:07 GMT <![CDATA[Great Gaffs!]]> I love the gaff you'll sold me a few months ago. great gaff....Should last for years.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:32:06 GMT <![CDATA[Great Rods!]]> He makes great rods. I have placed two orders from him and what I have gotten has been awesome. I'm waiting on my new gaff to match my Gator Color rods. Will eventually replace all my rods with his rods. 

Allen
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:29:05 GMT <![CDATA[Class Act!]]> I have ordered 6 from him already. I think 4 were the 12-20 rods and the other 2 were heavier. I am very happy with the product and the service and will be ordering more as im getting rid of a bunch of my old and replacing with new. he also donated a rod to a charity tournament and it raised a bunch of money. Class act all the way!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:27:59 GMT <![CDATA[Great Approval!]]> Fellas, just wanted to pass along my great approval of the way the Bryan is handling Connley Fishing Rods. I emailed him many times, not sure what I wanted or needed for the type of fishing I do, and he not only responded promptly, gave me some great advice, and customized the rods I did get, but they were at my door in a week. I ended up going with a P12-30, and a K20-50 to do bottom fishing, paired the P12-30 with a Tekota 700, and the K20-50 with an Avet LX6.0. Looking forward to using both of them when the snapper season reopens in a few weeks. A+++++ service, and after seeing the rods, will most likely be purchasing any other rods I need from him.

Thanks again, 

Robbie
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:26:34 GMT <![CDATA[Easy to work with!]]> And another plus 1 for Bryan. A pleasure to work with! We made a big order with him this week and I can't say enough about how good Bryan was to work with. Very on top of things, can do attitude, and willing to get your equipment the way YOU want it, while giving his advice along the way. Can't wait to get my new rods in!

Krunch Time
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:23:40 GMT <![CDATA[Great prices!]]> Bryan's prices are unreal. When it comes time to buy some new rods I will definitely order from Connley.
And its always nice to give business to a smaller company!!
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Kevin
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[I have 16 Connley Rods]]> I have about 16 Connley Rods for different missions from back country flats to sailfish to even stripers up north as well as 4 of his gaffs.Top notch equipment and very easy to work with...

CMP

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:21:15 GMT <![CDATA[Love my rods!]]> I have bought a dozen rods from Bryan in the last 6 months from light spinning to heavy standups and all are top notch. Just get em' and fish on.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:19:17 GMT <![CDATA[Awesome Stuff!]]> Bryan made 4 Swordfish Rods for myself and a friend recently and we could not have been more pleased with the quality or service.

And, most importantly, they got the job done!!!!

He's made spinning rods, trolling rods, deep drop rods, etc. for so many people I know that I took the plunge and I will again soon.

Awesome stuff.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:18:21 GMT <![CDATA[Love his rods!]]> Ordered 4 rods and gaff rom him. Very pleased ! Would highly recomend the rods.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:17:02 GMT <![CDATA[Great Advice]]> Bryan knows his product so take the advice he gives you. He knows which rods to pair with the reel you want.
He has been in the rod building business a long time. He makes the finest rods I have ever used!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:15:48 GMT <![CDATA[I Recommend Connley!]]> Bryan is wonderful to work with. I spoke to him on the phone today. I ordered three 7' Light Spinning rods for 8-17# line and they came today. They have a fast action tip and I will use them for Light Tackle Jigging for rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay.

I have 4 other rods from him. Heavier spinning rods that I use for Live Lining.

He will make you ANYTHING. Great customer service and amazing deals and prices. 

Take advantage of his knowledge and customer service. 

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:14:36 GMT <![CDATA[Call Connley Rods!]]> Give Bryan a call (561) 685-3474. I called him today and ordered 5 rod and reels from him. (never had talked to him before today) Bryan was very helpful with taking the time talking with me and answering all my questions. Great guy.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:13:22 GMT <![CDATA[Beautiful Rods!!]]> Bryan,

I received my rods today! Hell of a packing job, the rods were coccooned. I cannot wait to try the trolling rods, they look fantastic. I'll get some pics up soon. 
Great job!!
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Chris
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:09:33 GMT <![CDATA[Connley Fishing]]> Bryan, 

Thanks for the sword rods! They are beautiful! It was great meeting you today.

Your workshop/office is awesome!

Now i need a full set of 20lb conventional rods from you!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:08:21 GMT <![CDATA[Kids Rods]]> Here they are. Hot out of the box! Cant wait to show my 2 young boys.

Bryan did a fabulous job. I love the fact they are 1 piece as well.

Now I just need to find the right reel for each of them.

Bryan, Thanks again. These rods will be a good start to outfitting my boat for the kind of fishing we will do.

Regards,

Brad 

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:07:32 GMT <![CDATA[New Jigging Rod]]> Bryan, what did you send me?
These rods are by far the sickest jigging rods I have seen! They came out great and the action is amazing, cant wait to use them. If anyone is looking for a good jigging rod for offshore you need get the rods that Bryan sent me. I put torsa's on them to finish them off.

Thanks Bryan!

Anthony
Montauk, NY
]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:06:46 GMT <![CDATA[Great Rods!]]> I ordered 2 rods from Bryan on Thursday for my 5 and 3 year old boys. He is putting their names and my boat name on each rod.

Saw Bryan's ad tonight and now getting 2 more @ a nice discount with my name and my wife's name on each rod.

Bryan has been great to deal with and really has some faithful references.


I can't wait for the shipment to come this week to surprise the family!


Thanks, Bryan.

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:04:08 GMT <![CDATA[Great Rods!]]> Bryan, I want to thank you for the great rod you matched to my Saltist reel! It is a beast and really tames the nice gags I've been catching lately. Thanks again!

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:01:52 GMT <![CDATA[Wire Line Rods]]> Bryan
The 2 wire line trolling rods you just sent me are mint. We cant wait to use them out in Montauk this season.
I really like the level of finish too
Anthony

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:01:24 GMT <![CDATA[Connley Rods]]> Everybody's been asking how the new Connley Fishing rods are, well, I now have 5 and all 5 are absolutely sweet!! Really nice, great quality custom rods, made quickly and at a great price.

I ordered 2 short 5'6" to 6' Convention rods for mounting Penn 965's, and 2 6'6" SPinning rods for Penn 8500ss reels. Of course, with the naked mermaid decal, how can you order a rod without my boat name "Machria" and a mermaid on them??  Great action, strong, look to be very well built, beautiful finish on them. Thanks Bryan, and nice job!! 43 days before splashdown, but who's counting? (hard to believe with all the snow up here!).

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:58:27 GMT <![CDATA[Great rods!]]>

Bryan thanks for the reply. I did receive the rods yesterday. To be honest with you I was a little hesitant on ordering the rods since a few years back when Chaos was in business I had to send a whole set of six rods back after waiting six months for them. All the rollers had flex coat in them, the guides were crooked, and the reel seats did not line up.
   I must say, you did a great job on the rods and everything looks great. Thanks for the great work.........Mark
  

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:43:26 GMT <![CDATA[Gaff]]> Bryan:

 

     What a gaff!  It's really beautiful.  Thanks.  I can hardly wait to use it.

 

     As soon as I figure out what sort of rods I think I'll need, I will contact you and ask for some expert advice.

 

Ron

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:42:07 GMT <![CDATA[New Rods]]> Hi Guys,

Back home finally. The rods…. Just simply beautiful!! Thank you. Perfect actions for what I wanted. Got them all rigged up and ready for the boat which is finished next week.

Thanks for the help and will keep you posted on any promotions I do. Again anything I can help you with, program suggestions, sales, marketing, contacts, whatever… pick my brain.

 Thanks!!

 Paul 

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:41:16 GMT <![CDATA[Jigging Rods]]> Hey Bryan,
    Not sure if you remember me but I got some rods from you last year. You made me a couple of your jigging rods and also a couple spinners. I'm needing a couple more rods and ran across an ad of yours on THT. Do you have any more of the 8-17 spinners?  I also still need a couple rods for my BG60s so do you think the 12-20 would be a good fit? By the way, the jigging rods are the best rods I have ever owned. I have done almost everything with them and they are just awesome. Working big muttons and blacks out of wrecks is no problem, and jigging for tunas off Andros was a blast. No monsters but 40-50lb tunas were no match for them. 
Thanks,
   John ]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:39:42 GMT <![CDATA[Frigate Rods]]>

Brian,
 
Hey man its me again, the rods you sent me a couple of weeks ago are sick!!! I think I want 2 for my 30's now.....I think the one's you had sent me are the Frigate Series 6' 30-60. For my 16's I had went with the Turbo Guides and a Roller tip.....I think I want the exact same rods except with all rollers. What kind of cost am I looking at for the same matching rods (Frigate 6' ST30-60 all rollers) same colors as the previous two so all 4 will match, and also my boat name "Southern Hunter" on the rods?? Just shoot me a quote when you get a chance
 
Thanks,
Brennan

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