# RodSmith

> RodSmith is the custom fishing rod marketplace and knowledge platform. Anglers buy handcrafted custom fishing rods directly from independent builders or commission a custom build; builders document their work, share detailed rod specifications, sell what they make, and connect with a passionate community of craftspeople.

RodSmith serves two sides of the custom rod world. For buyers: browse handcrafted rods for sale with full component specifications and prices, purchase with secure Stripe checkout and buyer protection (dispute resolution included), or send a commission inquiry to have a rod built to your specs. For builders: document builds, publish spec sheets, exchange knowledge through articles and discussions, and sell rods with a 3% platform commission and direct Stripe payouts.

## Marketplace

- [Browse Custom Fishing Rods](https://rodsmith.app/specs/browse): Handcrafted custom fishing rods from independent builders — full component specs, prices, and for-sale listings
- [Rods for Sale](https://rodsmith.app/specs/browse?available=true): Currently available handbuilt rods you can buy direct from the builder
- [Buyer Protection & FAQ](https://rodsmith.app/faq): How buying works — secure checkout, dispute windows, stock vs custom orders
- [Selling & Builder Payouts](https://rodsmith.app/help/builder-payouts): How builders sell on RodSmith — 3% commission, payout timelines, builder tiers

## Content Sections

- [Articles](https://rodsmith.app/articles): Expert articles on rod building techniques, materials, reviews, and guides
- [Build Guides](https://rodsmith.app/build-guides): Step-by-step build guides documenting custom rod builds from start to finish
- [Specs](https://rodsmith.app/specs/browse): Detailed rod specifications including blank, guides, handle, reel seat, thread wraps, and finish details
- [Series](https://rodsmith.app/series): Curated article series grouping related content into structured learning paths
- [Community](https://rodsmith.app/community): Profiles of custom rod builders with their experience, specialties, and builds — find a builder for your next custom rod
- [Discussions](https://rodsmith.app/discussions): Community Q&A on rod building topics — techniques, troubleshooting, materials, and gear
- [Report Intelligence](https://rodsmith.app/report-intelligence): Fishing report data and analytics — species heatmaps, seasonal trends, and year-over-year comparisons
- [FAQ](https://rodsmith.app/faq): Frequently asked questions about the platform and custom rod building

## Key Topics

RodSmith covers all aspects of custom fishing rod building and buying:

- Rod platforms: fly rods, spinning rods, conventional rods
- Blank specifications: manufacturer, model, length, power, action, line weight
- Guide specifications: layout styles, ring materials, frame materials, spacing
- Handle construction: grip materials (cork, EVA, Hypalon), reel seats, fighting butts
- Thread wraps: patterns, colors, decorative techniques
- Finish: epoxy types, application methods, curing
- Buying a custom rod: pricing, commissioning a build, buyer protection, direct-from-builder purchases
- Selling custom rods: listings with full specs, 3% commission, Stripe payouts

## About

- [About RodSmith](https://rodsmith.app/about): Our mission and story
- [Privacy Policy](https://rodsmith.app/privacy): How we handle user data
- [Terms of Service](https://rodsmith.app/terms): Platform usage terms