Penn® International® Big Game Series reels own the blue water. From the 2-speed Penn International VS and VSX series, to the single speed VW series, Penn produces the most recognizable and popular saltwater reels on today’s market.

Just like the International reels themselves, anglers like to have a look all their own. Penn has heard the calls and beginning January 1, 2010 Penn will offer select International reels that are customized for each angler or fishing vessel.

Personalization of the Penn International reels begins with 7 custom-tailored colors including tournament pink, American blue, American red, solid black, gun smoke, International silver and International gold.  Anglers can choose these colors to decorate their entire reel or mix it up by adding a second custom color to the reel.  (International Gold isn’t really a custom color)

All Penn International V Series Big Game reels consist of four separate parts consisting of the sideplates, frame, drag lever knob, and spool that can be anodized different colors to match any style. Finally, anglers now have the option to customize Penn International reels to match any boat style.

Color coordination is not the only option an angler may choose. Now each Penn International reel may be engraved to truly tailor the reel. As a result Penn is proud to offer four popular gamefish and the American flag as custom engraving options and add a boat name or any other text to the sideplate. Each engraving will be sized proportionally for the left sideplate depending on the model purchased.

To place an order for a customized Penn International reel, anglers must contact one of the Penn Custom Shop retailers listed on www.PennCustomShop.com. When visiting these locations, anglers can make all the choices to have the reel customized by simply completing one form. The dealer will provide all the details for engravings, colors and word options, or feel free to browse the website to explore all the options. An angler’s retailer will also be able to give pricing for each option.

Models available for custom colors and custom engraving include the following Penn International Big Game reel series: International Two-speed reels, International Single-speed reels and International VSX series reels.

(Source: The Daily Crank)

Many big named professional anglers have their sponsors design custom tackle to their specifics and those items aren’t sold to the public. That’s to change with Quantum’s PT Custom Shop. Now when you see one of their pro-staff sporting a new rod, you MIGHT be able to get your hands on them.

Quantum is building a limited amount of these rods and perhaps reels, so they are only sold on their website and while supplies last.

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THE NEXT BEST THING TO HAVING SOME OF THEIR DNA.

Armed with the bright red prototypes for his not-yet-released Tour cranking series, KVD stole the show at the Bassmaster Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl in 2008 and launched a new era of rod-making at Quantum.

Dean Rojas was the first to call. “What are those red rods Kevin’s using? Think you could build me something special for slinging a frog? I have some ideas.” The calls and e-mails poured in, and we soon found that many of our pros had special requests — from the action, length and blank material to the guides and grip style.

(Source: Quantum)

The Quantum Custom Shop was born.

We assembled our designers and spent months in the lab fine-tuning these rods to the exact specifications of each pro angler. What they have in their boats today are more than technique-specific, they are the-man-and-his-technique-specific — every aspect optimized for absolute mastery of their bread-and-butter applications. That being said, these rods are not for everyone. They are built specifically for those who demand highly specialized equipment, custom-matched to the elevated skills of the world’s best. And now, on a limited basis, these Custom Rods are available, ordered directly through our web site only.