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Rod building - the who's and how's... - One_eyed_jack - 10-30-2003
Alright all, I am looking into a new hobby, er I mean another, for the cold winter months. I have been interested in building myself a couple rods; maybe an ultralight and trolling and heavy action rods... Oh hell, I just want to build some fishin poles! Where to really start is my question. Are there any local classes to take and where to buy supplies? I know I can look online but I am looking for some instant gratification, not wanting to wait for supplies to arrive. I know the hobby is not a throw it together ordeal, but much more a sit in front of a fireplace in the evening hobby. Any suggestions would be appreciated, especially from all you experienced pole builders.
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Re: [Guest] Rod building - the who's and how's... - fishnpro40 - 10-30-2003
HFT is that you?
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Re: [Guest] Rod building - the who's and how's... - FishFearMe - 10-30-2003
If you guys do end up doing a class againe PLEASE let me know I would love to learn that trick.
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Re: [One_eyed_jack] Rod building - the who's and how's... - TubeDude - 10-30-2003
[cool]Now, you're gettin' serious. But, everybody wants to make their own stuff at one time or another. There's just something especially satisfying about fishing with a rod you build, casting lures you made and catching fish too.
There is a lot of mystique about building rods. That's probably because of the craftmanship necessary to make the old bamboo rods...with all of the special materials and attention to detail needed to keep from ruining your project. The good news is that there are kits available today that are preassembled to help the first timer produce a serviceable stick, with a much lower chance of botching it.
Sounds like you are looking for some "instant gratification". That only means that you are qualified to be called a fisherman. However, I suggest you do some reading before you purchase any of the raw materials, and make an informed decision as to the length and action you want for your rod. You will also have to choose the type of reel seat, guides and tip top, along with the kind of wrapping you want to do...plain or fancy. Fancy is nice, but it don't help you catch more fish. Stick with simple until you get a feel for the techniques.
If you haven't already done so, go to your web browser and enter "fishing rod making" or "rod building". You will get hundreds of websites to look over and become
with all of the different options in blanks and materials. One site worth looking at is "Mud Hole". You will find it easy enough, and I do not have the link handy. Janns Netcraft is one of the most complete and reasonably priced sources of blanks and components...although Cabelas sometimes has some super deals...especially on multiple blank purchases. Also, If you can get a copy of the Cabelas tacklecraft book for 2003, there is a simple and easy to follow tutorial on the inside of the front cover. I can scan and send that to you if you can't come up with it readily.
While it is possible to teach yourself to build rods, it is one of those learn by doing things for the most part. Watching someone else go through the steps and explaining why you do each thing as you do will save a lot of trial and error. There are lots of classes through the year on fly tying and fly fishing, but I have never seen mention of any classes on rod building.
Just going into the winter season, taking up building a rod might be a good hobby for the next few months. If you go slow, and are careful, you will learn a lifelong satisfying way to fill in those lost hours between fishing trips. And, the good news is that if you mess up something, it is usually possible to redo it without ruining the rod.
Hope you can find someone in the area to plunk down with you and guide you through getting started. Once I get back up to Utah, that's one of the things I plan to do once in awhile...have show and tell sessions on rod repairs and rod making. It is simple and it is easy...but it can be harder than it needs to be if you don't do it right.
Good luck.
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Re: [Guest] Rod building - the who's and how's... - HFT - 10-30-2003
Sorry I did not realize I was not logged in.
if I got small group togather of 10 or less.
takes a couple of weeks to make sure we have all the right componants together.
Thats the best part of rod building is to be able to customise the rod,there in lies the problem, I have alot of componants,but there is alot more out there.
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Re: [HFT] Rod building - the who's and how's... - aquaman - 10-30-2003
sign me up
chris
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Re: [aquaman] Rod building - the who's and how's... - icthys - 10-30-2003
I've built a few fly rod's and I don't think it was really all that bad. The first rod I built is my favorite one to fish with. I just learned from articles on the internet and I just took my time. I had a blast and can't wait to start my next one. I have a 9'-7wt blank waiting to get all dressed up. I've bought components from Hooked and they have a decent selection of stuff. If I were able to come up with the money I would buy the stuff I need and go to James class and learn a few more tricks.
Go for it, it's not as hard as you think, and the best part is, you get to choose how it looks! I should take some pics of mine and post them some time, all in due time.
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Re: [HFT] Rod building - the who's and how's... - fishnpro40 - 10-30-2003
I just bought an ice rod and reel from you today, but I would be very interested in making my own rods. Can telescopic rods be made?
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Re: [HFT] Rod building - the who's and how's... - FlyFishingMoose - 10-31-2003
HFT, I'm interested! What kind of cost will this kind of project & class cost?
Fishing budget is very limited! But still want to try to do something!
By the way how is your website coming?
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Re: [FlyFishingMoose] Rod building - the who's and how's... - HFT - 10-31-2003
Hi Guys. blanks and all the componants can cost as little as 60.00.
Ice rods can be built,I will tell you they will cost more thn one off the shelf,but not that much more around 20 to 30.
looks as though the interest is there,PM me if serious. looks as though I have 2 deffinate.
I have St.Croix,G.loomis,Scott,Native (our own brand) blanks in stock.
Web Site:we Have the name registered hookedfishintackle.net and picked up a site building program now we have a bunch of key punching to do.
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Re: [HFT] Rod building - the who's and how's... - bigben1 - 10-31-2003
I wouild love to learn how to build rods. Send me an e-mail if anyone is doing a class!
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