I was wondering how to start rod building. Do I buy dvd's on how to do it? What supplies do I need and how much would it cost? Does it take a while to learn?
Thanks
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I was wondering how to start rod building. Do I buy dvd's on how to do it? What supplies do I need and how much would it cost? Does it take a while to learn?
Thanks
Caution, rod building can quickly get out of hand. You will soon be coming up with all sorts of reasons to build another rod. A rod for morning kings, a rod for afternoon kings, a rod for when it rains... you get the idea.
You can start with the catalog from Mudhole, which has good beginner instructions and starter kits. You can build a good rod, if not pretty, the first time. A trip to J&M to talk to JG and a trip to the Rod Room to talk to Kathy are also good steps in getting started.
Here is the link to Mudhole Custom Fishing Rod Building & Tackle Crafting Supply | mudhole.com.
Still the quinessential book on custom rod building...
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The New Advanced Custom Rod Building: Dale P. Clemens: 9780832904363: Amazon.com: Books
Look to spend $300+ on the equipment and tools to get started. If you decide to do it let me know and I will pass along some of the tips I wish I would have had when I built my first few rods.
I've ordered that book pier#r suggested and have a DVD on the way to learn about it before I buy a wrapper and all the supplies. If I am interested in it should I start with a hand wrapper instead of a power wrapper? I heard the power wrapper makes things much easier but it comes with a steep price.
Power wrappers are great for long under wraps and a few other things but not needed to build a good rod. You will definitely need a drying motor and at least one support for your finish
Also, that book is one of the best investments you will make when starting out.
You can pick up a hand wrapper and a drying motor from The Rood Room for under $200 that's where I got everything I needed to get started.
You don't have to spend near that much, especially just starting out.
I still use (occasionally) the rod wrap setup my buddy David Durant helped me with 30 years ago.
The rod rollers are old plastic TV tray wheels mounted on pieces of 4X4 nailed to a stand.
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And the thread holder is just two pieces of 1"X with a piece of plywood with two 1/4" bolts screwed thru and some lock nuts holding the springs in place for tension.
The thread runs thru one of the 4 eye screws mounted on the lower deck.
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The dryer motor is an old bar-b-que rotissere motor with an old drill chuck on the end.
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All together the parts cost about $15, the rest was scrap and 'junk' ;-)
I wrapped many a rod and repaired even more with this setup and even did some weaves with it.
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Hope this helps!
If you have any questions pertaining to the construction of a rod, or building your own wrapper, feel free to shoot me a pm and I will be glad to answer your questions
one tip I remember recently when you go to place your eyes on.....have a long florescent light straight over top.....it will give a defendant straight line on your work....or something like that....Johng's tip I remember ....but then I could be wrong too
I am no rod builder so take that with a grain of salt
looks like you tube could be your cheap friend also
with a lot of free video's
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...be.vgE5nYJ8ozo
Building rods isn't hard. While dvds and the books help, its best to get in touch with an experienced builder and watch, ask questions, etc. You often get the best tips and tricks that dvds and books don't show you. I've been building for about 2.5 years and I still learn stuff. Get in touch with OPP, he knows his stuff and he helped me when I first started.
It is expensive when you first start...you have been warned....
That's the part I love most about it, you can build for 35 years and still learn more about it! and no one can argue with that
How much for guide replacements, on a 9ft rod and maybe more....not wanting to spend a bunch, but I am kinda liking this rod that came with the penn 700 .....it is a 2pc
It might just need everything done and might make a good one for my first, rebuild /build
Bring that rod with you and I will show you how to strip,wrap and finish it the right way. It will take one to two hours a day for four days max. depending how fancy you want it. A set of wire guides will run you $25. I still owe you a favor and this would be a good way to pay you back.
Can't beat that offerQuote:
Originally Posted by john g
No!!! You owe me nothingQuote:
Originally Posted by john g
but it will be making the trip....I don't know why I am liking it....but do....not fancy for me, I am plain and if it's functional that is all I want
I wouldn't mind giving it some more life..... that I am sure it has much more left in it
Thanks John
is it worth even messing with?
IMHO it's worth messing with if you like the action. I have redone a number of old rods with good results. Even ones with metal ferrules. You just can't beat the action of some of those old rods. As long as the reel seat and is sound, other work, like replacing eyes and grips is not very difficult.
From looking at the photos, this rod may only need a redo of the thread finish, the reel seat, grips and eyes look good.
Hope this helps with you decision.
there is 1 or 2 eye's questionable and the reel seat is too. but will work
Under that ugly green paint is a beautiful chestnut brown Conolin blank and the handle is mounted on a section of one inch aluminum pipe. Yes, it's worth taking down all the way to get the experience.
glad I have a month then, for this project....I kinda liked that green, but like the old school beautiful chestnut brown look a lot better, and it just feels good in my hands....who knows once a fish is on the end how it might preform ....I will have a bunch of beef/deer jerky in tow this trip too
Thanks John http://www.gulfcoastfishingconnectio...c/thumbsup.gif a very generous offer
and education too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0tJwbu4CvQ
I forgot about the jerky. I'll pop a doe opening day of bow season and you can show me how to prep it.
be glad to.... does that start oct 15th for your county?
Mudhole has a lot of how to videos along with a good supply of components.
How To Build Fishing Rods, Make Lures and Tie Flies | mudhole.com
Fishing Rod Building Step 3 -- Build It! Assembly Instructions | mudhole.com
Thanks jigslinger ....I will watch these, so I at least have some kind of clue when doing that rod....still not sure why, I have to many others as it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigslinger
All it is is putting hoops on a stick with thread. How pretty you want it depends on how much time your willing to invest into the construction of the rod.