Apparently, there is a bit of confusion out there about the Approved Rod Builder program. A few people may be thinking that only North Fork ARB builders will be able to get North Fork blanks. Not at all true! We’re always pleased when anyone chooses to build on a North Fork blank—amateur, pro, hobbiest, ARB member, or otherwise.

The ARB program is an extension of North Fork’s desire to work more closely with builders, and to further promote custom builders (and of course, North Fork blanks) to the angling public. If you want to build on North Fork blanks, just get in contact with one of our distributors, pick out what you want, and build away…