For over five decades, CMS Fishing Tackle has crafted exceptional custom rods. After closing their retail space, in April of 2023, WCSG is now an official retailer of CMS Custom Rods. A big thank you to Charlie and his wife Sue in allowing and working with us to keep delivering high end and custom rods to the fishing community.

Charlie Ponte, the creator and founder of CMS Fishing Tackle, started building custom rods for commercial and charter fishermen in 1972. Through the years, he has designed numerous specialty custom rods for all different types of sport fishing. Throughout the years, he created a brand that is known to stand the test of time.

Chatam Special

Stellwagon Special

  • Stellwagon's are very versatile rods. They are light enough to fish stand-up, or they can easily be put into a swivel rod holder to fight bigger fish. They are made on Calstar blanks and have been rising in popularity with the charter captains over the past few years.

  • Stellwagen Special Bluefin Series - Calstar Blanks - Winthrop Excaliber

    STELLWAGON 60-130 lbs, Short Curved - 6'0" $615

    STELLWAGON 80-130 lbs, Short Curved - 6'0" $620

    STELLWAGON 80-130 lbs, Long #2 Curved - 7'0" $630

    STELLWAGON 80-130 lbs, Long #4 Curved - 7'6" $650

    STELLWAGON 80-130 lbs, Long #4 Curved - 8'0" $700

  • Chatham Specials have become a favorite among serious tuna anglers. Chatham Specials consist of an 80 lb. class Calstar blank fitted into a 130 lb. aluminum butt. They allow the rod to bend, which greatly reduces the number of pulled hooks and allows the rod to fight the fish for you. Most colors are available.

  • Calstar Blanks- Winthrop Excalibur Guides- Aftco Butt

    Chatham Special Regular (7’6”) $815

    Chatham Special Medium (8’) $830

    Chatham Special Long (8’6”) $850

    Chatham Special X-Long (9') $885

    Chatham Special XXL-Long (9’8”) $945

Other CMS Rods We Stock

  • Spinning Rods

  • Surf Rods

  • Conventional Rods

  • Jigging Rods

  • Canyon Rods