The newest version of the NFC catalog (1.05) is now up. It fixes a few minor issues with some of the blank details and so forth. If you will be at the High Point show, we are planning on having a sheet that shows all shipping models, some of which are not in the catalog. [...]

The North Fork ARB (Approved Rod Builder) Program is already underway with three approved builders (so far). Those builders are now listed in The Registry on the main site, with each builder having his own page that opens when “Full Listing” is clicked. It is planned that a small set of photos of each ARB [...]

If you got a letter like this:  And you catch a lot of these…

Gary wants to talk with you: info(at)northforkcomposites.com

Well, Ron vouched for him, so against Gary’s better judgment (he he), we let Clancy is on the team too. Here he is with our a new prototype St 761-1(IM).

Clancy has been guiding for over 50 years. Pretty tough to compete with that. Clancy is responsible for a new side drifting stick we’re coming out [...]

If you’re a steelhead angler on the Cowlitz, you better watch out.  Ron Holt has his hands on a new side drifting stick and he is pretty excited about it.
Ron Holt is one of five steelhead guides we have been working with. They will be the inaugural members of a new program we’re hoping to [...]

The ARB program is moving ahead, with a few rods already into or nearly through the evaluation process. In that process, the rods are being seen by several people, all hand-picked by (and including) Gary. One of those people is Vern Dollar, Gary and Susan’s long-time friend, and a man who has directed literally thousands [...]

Congratulations to Jimmy Tutor of West Kentucky Rod & Reel LLC who submitted this MB 709-1 (IM) for entry into the ARB. The rod is a solid build with nice finish and an electric blue wrap.

It’s also a tribute to those that protect our freedoms.

Again, my apologies for the photos. You should check these out [...]

This time, it’s Bill Havens of Salty Dawg Custom Rods who is now on the Approved Rod Builder Registry.  Bill’s model of choice was the MB 663-1(IM).

Aside from showing good finish, wrap and alignment, Bill’s special touch included some custom artistry.

Again, we aren’t judging the art, that’s for the customers, but it’s much more interesting [...]

We are excited to announce that the ARB registry now contains its first approved rod! The rod was crafted by Matt Davis of Otterods on an MB 664-1 IM blank, and will now become part of the NFC display at select shows, as well as being part of the ARB Registry on the NFC site [...]

We’re working on a program for Pro anglers, members of the 10/90 club, the folks that are on the water 250 days a year, like the guy below. Details by the end of the week!