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Fred “The Fishhook” Louis
Fred Louis Custom Rod Co.
Hello, I am in the process of downsizing my fishing eqiuipment. I have some great items for sale. Look over my sales and you find something that you can use. Happy shopping.
I also just started building custom fishing rods. Custom rods that are built to your wants an needs. Let me know if you want a fishing rod made especially made for you.
I have added my bio so that you can get a better understanding of whoI am.
I grew up in the Iberville housing projects in New Orleans, and everything I've built since then has been about turning discipline into something that lasts. That discipline started on the judo mat — I trained at Zenbei Judo Club, shaped by mentors I'll never stop being grateful for: Sensei Donald Duke and Sensei Chuck. Judo taught me patience, respect, and the kind of focus that doesn't quit when things get hard.
I carried that same mindset into law enforcement, serving as a Lieutenant with the Salt Lake City Police Department on the Police Community Response Team. Years of service taught me what it means to show up for people, protect what matters, and lead with integrity — even when no one's watching.
These days, that same care goes into every rod I build. Fred Louis Custom Rod Co. started as a way to blend craftsmanship with meaning — whether it's a Thin Blue Line tribute rod honoring the men and women in blue, a Who Dat-themed build for a die-hard Saints fan, or a rod built around someone's memory. Every wrap, every guide, every finish coat is done by hand, with intention.
Faith, family, and community are the foundation of everything I do. My mother, my wife, and the friends I've made through law enforcement and judo have shaped who I am more than they probably know. When I'm not at the bench, you'll likely find me cheering on LSU and the Saints, or with some blues playing in the background — Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Little Freddie King.
I believe a rod should be more than a tool. It should carry a story. If you've got one to tell, I'd be honored to help you build it.
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