Standard rods may fit generically—but custom rods fit you. In Minnesota’s diverse lakes and species, LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods offers tailor-made rods enhancing comfort, sensitivity, and control. Operating out of Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes, Kris Kristufek has been building personalized rods since 1999, combining artistry, precision, and premium materials to deliver exceptional fishing tools.
Kris measures your hand, arm, and reel setup to build a rod with ideal grip diameter, length, balance, and weight distribution—resulting in a rod that feels weightless yet powerful.
LakeLady sources world-class blanks like Batson Rainshadow, along with top-rated Fuji guides, cork grips, and precision components. He expertly spines and spiral-wraps guides for optimal rod action.
Certified by the Custom Rod Builders Guild (#68), Kris spent 32 years in engineering before launching LakeLady in 1999. He even helped design rods for St. Croix’s Triumph line.
| Feature | LakeLady Custom Rods | Retail Rods |
|---|---|---|
| Fit & Feel | Made to your hands & style | Generic sizing |
| Materials | Premium graphite, cork, guides | Mass-produced blanks |
| Rod Balance | Tailored precisely | Weighted generically |
| Aesthetics | Personalized thread, grips, accents | Standard design |
| Longevity & Value | Built to last and perform | Durable but standard |
These custom rods are valued for decades—not just seasons—and their performance justifies the premium investment.
LakeLady offers a variety of 2025 Series rods for different needs:
Each rod includes your choice of thread color, cork grip styling, custom rod sock, and personalization.
Reach out via the website form or by phone. Kris will schedule a custom consultation—often in person at 29297 Piney Way (Breezy Point) or via detailed remote measurements.
Your rod is built one at a time, with attention to spine alignment, guide wrapping, decoration, and balance.
Once delivered, Kris stands by his work. He also offers rod repair, free tuning, and answers for ongoing questions.
Clients consistently report:
“My LakeLady 7‑foot custom rod revolutionized my fishing experience… it handled a 44” pike in style.”
“Exceeded performance of a factory-built rod.” — In-Fisherman Walleye Guide
Forum users highlight Kris’s transparency—and that the rods are built not just to fish, but to feel like a natural extension of the angler’s body.
To complement this guide, the In-Fisherman publication offers impartial advice on selecting a rod length, action, and power suited to Midwest fisheries—excellent context for comparison.
A precision-built rod can transform your fishing—from sensitivity to confidence, comfort to performance. LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods, led by certified rod builder Kris Kristufek, blends personalization, premium materials, and artistry to deliver tools that feel like they were designed for you.
Whether you’re fishing Breezy Point’s lakes or distant rivers, this Minnesota-made rod delivers uncompromising quality.
If you’re interested in a custom-built rod designed to fit your style, body, and target fish species, reach out to Kris directly to begin your LakeLady rod journey—feel free to contact us anytime!