Bob Horton has built a vast array of custom made fishing rods for more than 50 years and is noted for precise decorative thread designs and weaves. He is one of the founding members of the prestigious custom Rod Builders Guild and holds numerous memberships and affiliations with organizations that promote the use of custom tackle. He is also on the Pro-Staff of Izorline Fishing Products and a consultant for several rod blank manufactures. His work is internationally known and highly sought after and prized by experienced avid anglers around the world.
Currently, the focus of his business is centered upon the development and production of short power rods first introduced by Dennis Austin, President of Proven Patterns located in Long Beach, California. Dennis Austin and Carl Newell, President of Newell Industries, first utilized this concept almost 35 years ago and had noteworthy success. The new Toad Tamers and Super Toad Tamers represent the final and most effective configuration using a 54" length rod blank which conform to I.G.F.A specifications. These dynamic little rods have been tested on most species of trophy fish and have prevailed.
Basically, if you are an angler who enjoys the challenges of fishing for the "Big Ones" on short powerful rods, Toad Tamers, and Super Tamers are the ticket to many remarkable angling experiences. These rods are all individually crafted, not mass produced with emphasis placed upon performance enhancing values only found on custom made rods.
Currently, the focus of his business is centered upon the development and production of short power rods first introduced by Dennis Austin, President of Proven Patterns located in Long Beach, California. Dennis Austin and Carl Newell, President of Newell Industries, first utilized this concept almost 35 years ago and had noteworthy success. The new Toad Tamers and Super Toad Tamers represent the final and most effective configuration using a 54" length rod blank which conform to I.G.F.A specifications. These dynamic little rods have been tested on most species of trophy fish and have prevailed.
