HUDSON RIVER ROD BUILDERS
Premium Custom Fishing Rods
ABOUT HUDSON RIVER ROD BUILDERS
So You Can Just Fish
If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind custom-built fishing rod, you have reached your destination. Hudson River Rod Builders has you covered.
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Hudson River Rod Builders is a small, local business based out of Kinderhook, New York. With customers scattered all across North America, we've had the opportunity to meet customers from all over. Our passion is fishing, and our mission is to produce exceptionally high-quality custom fishing equipment for our customers everywhere.
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Hudson River Rod Builders is led by its founder, Pat Colwell, who formed the company in 2012, driven by his love of fishing. We believe that anyone who shares our passion for fishing deserves to do things right. From the Hudson River to the Gulf of Mexico, where ever you are fishing, you should have the best fishing rod.
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
PAT COLWELL
Owner and Founder
From upstate New York, Pat grew up fishing on the Hudson River.  From catfish to striped bass Pat always had a fishing rod in the river. He has also spent time fishing the east coast, Montana, Louisiana, St. Martin, and Panama. Pat is an avid outdoorsman and his passion for fishing shines through in his business.
SOPHIA BARMEN
Fishing Rod Builder
Sophie found her undiscovered talent for making fishing poles after Pat noticed her precision and patience in sewing blankets on a sewing machine.  Under his guidance,  Sophie found a new passion. She has made and repaired rods for family, friends, and customers. She has had the opportunity to use her rods to fish along the eastern seaboard, Gulf of Mexico and right here close to home in the Hudson River. Sophia is a high schooler who hopes to use her creative talents to help clients design the perfect rod for their fishing needs.
CONTACT US
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns and we will be happy to address them.
3 Van Buren drive, Kinderhook NY
518-858-8521