The Greene Stick
Kris Greene is a Tampa Bay-based retired fireman with a passion for building things and a true passion for fishing. It wasn't until after he retired that he really got into building custom fishing rods. His love for fishing and the chance to fish a lot made his problem-solving mind want to build the lightest rod he could ever build. You can talk to him about the parts he'll decide to use on the rod he builds for you, but his unique approach always makes his spinning rods the lightest, strongest, and most castable rods on the market. Every good builder has something about their rods that makes them the one you absolutely need to have once you've touched it, but when it comes to weight and strength, The Greene Stick is hard to beat.
Reviews
David T.
Just to let you guys know, Kris Greene is a local guy making the lightest rods available ANYWHERE. I have one and love it. If you use topwaters and any other artificials you might want to check into this rod. I came across this video of Kris doing an interview on Brighthouse Sports with the Average Angler today and figured I'd share it with.
Bob K.
Kris Greene has hit a home run with the wide variety of quality lightweight rods that he builds to your exacting specifications. When I explained to Kris the problem that I was having with my wrist he built me a lightweight 7ft, 8-15lb rod that I matched with a Saros 1000F reel loaded with 8lb Power Pro and I again can fish for 6 hours a day without the use of a wrist brace. The action and feel of this rod/reel combination are exactly what I needed for the type of fishing that I do.
Jerry R.
I have gladly retired all of my Uglysticks, St Croix's and Allstars, for custom made," Kris Green Sticks"! I now use only GreenSticks for all my offshore, and inshore fishing needs. The quality of materials is top notch, and the workmanship is superb! I catch more fish, (AJ's, GAG'S, ARS, Mutton Snapper) and you name it, I 've caught it. I currently own seven of these rods! They are tough as nails, and are good looking too! These custom made rods are a "Must Have" for the serious Fisherman.
Nick M.
Hi Kris, just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciated to complete job of rebuilding my 8' shark/grouper rod. I have had the rod for over 40 years and when I gave it to you to "rebuild" it was in dire straights. My son saw the rod after your work and of course...........it is his now. Your work is a testament to your craft. As you know I was vice president of the Sun Coast Shark Club way back when and the rod served by very well. It is now ready for my son to use the rod and enjoy it as I did.
Michael S.
Hello, my name is captain Mike Murray and I have been using Kris Greene custom rods for over two years. The first three rods Kris built for me still are in my arsenal today, from redfish tournaments to charters to fishing with friends these rods handle it all. Kris will build you a custom rod exactly like you want it and has the expertise and experience to help guide you to the perfect rod for your type of fishing conditions. Kris Greene custom rods have excellent workmanship an quality, each Kris Greene custom rod speaks for itself. Pick one up and feel for yourself!
Justin C.
In forty years of fishing, I have had many rods, various sizes & lengths and they were always store bought. The rod that I purchased from Kris Greene, rated for grouper & snapper, was my first custom made a rod. What a difference it has made in catching fish, from the slightest feel of the bite to the horsing up a fish 150 feet deep. My 7-foot rod takes all back strain out of the fighting a large fish and allows you to fish all day. Now that I have retired and have more time to fish, my next custom rod will be for fishing the flats. The old saying “ you get what you pay for” could not be better stated, for when you purchase a custom rod from Kris Greene., worth every nickel.