
Hey guys, I could really use your help identifying and understanding these rods I’ve got in my hands.
I recently picked up a couple of vintage spinning rods — both appear to be custom-built on old Fenwick blanks, and I'm honestly blown away by the craftsmanship.
First rod:
– Marked Fenwick SF634.
– Inscribed: “Custom made for Zen Coffee by Rustie”.
Second rod:
– Marked Fenwick Woodstream, with Fenglass Blank BT694.
– Cork handle, metal butt cap (~5cm).
– Also inscribed: “Custom made for Zen Coffee by Rustie”.
Both rods seem to be from the late 70s or early 80s. I’ve never seen another rod signed by “Rustie”, and can’t find anything online about “Zen Coffee”. I’m wondering if they were one-off commissions or part of a small batch for collectors.
👉 If anyone knows more about these rods, Rustie, or similar custom Fenwick builds from back in the day, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Any help identifying or dating them more precisely would be awesome.
Photos below — would appreciate any info or stories you guys might have!
Posted by Olejon21
1 Comment
Look awesome. I don’t know anything about it but it looks like it says “Len Coffee” not Zen