We're just
getting started.
Fishing Rod Media is brand new — and that's exactly why you should care. We're a small, hungry team building our portfolio. That means you get premium work at startup prices, with direct access to the people actually doing the work.
What we believe.
No games of telephone
No juniors hidden behind a Slack channel. The people you meet are the people who do the work.
Opinions, included
You're paying for taste. We'll tell you what we think — kindly, but clearly. At the end of the day, we want to make you feel like you're set up for as much success as possible.
Teach, don't just do
We build systems you and your team can run. Guidelines, templates, how-to's — so you're not dependent on us forever.
Stay weird
Safe work is invisible work. We'd rather be talked about than tolerated.
Built with transparency.
We use AI to accelerate website builds — and we're upfront about it. That transparency is part of how we keep our services affordable while agencies charge premiums for the same output.
Here's the line: brand guidelines, logos, social post templates, and every creative decision are made by real humans. AI helps us code faster; humans oversee, refine, and execute everything. You'll check in and work with real people as much as your company needs.
Security is not an afterthought. Every site we build uses encryption at rest and in transit, with secure infrastructure and protected backend data — so your company is safer against malicious attacks and data breaches from day one.
We also know that social media creation, brand development, and management are becoming easier and easier with graphic design and AI tools. Our job is to bridge the gap between the enthusiastic consumer and the entry-level customer — giving your team the understanding and the toolkit to continue your brand identity once we help you establish it.
Founder deals.
We're excited to get to work — and we're offering special perks to our first clients while we build our portfolio.
Founder's Rate
Our first 10 clients get special pricing (minimum 50% off). We're building our portfolio — you get premium work at a price we won't offer again.
Priority Access
A focused team means fast turnaround. No waiting in a queue behind bigger accounts. You start within days, not weeks.
Direct Line
Work directly with the people building your brand. No account managers, no telephone tag, no anonymous Slack channel.
The crew.
A small, focused crew — the people you meet are the people who do the work. No account managers, no handoffs.
Chris is the strategist, designer, and creator behind Fishing Rod Media. He leads brand identity and site work — and he's the person who'll answer your emails. He started the studio to show mom-and-pop shops just how easy it can be to present your business in today's age.
Grant runs the numbers and the new-business conversations. He keeps pricing honest, scopes clear, and timelines realistic — so what we promise on a call is exactly what shows up in the contract.
Chimere shapes the strategy behind every brand we build and leads the sales conversations that kick off each engagement. He bridges big-picture positioning with the day-to-day work of turning interest into long-term partnerships.