03-06-2015, 11:01 PM
So I recently made my first couple ice rods. It was a good learning curve process but think I have it dialed in. I have 2 questions for you rod builders out there.
#1 is there anywhere local that sales rod blanks, guides, or other rod building supplies?
And...
#2 tell me about guides. What grade of guides do I need for for primarily fishing freshwater with mono or fluoro, no braids. My biggest surprise w building rods so far is the price of guides. I can't imagine I need the top dollar guides for freshwater mono/fluoro combo. That being said my next rod will be on the upper end of quality so I don't want to skimp on guides, I just need some info.
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#1 is there anywhere local that sales rod blanks, guides, or other rod building supplies?
And...
#2 tell me about guides. What grade of guides do I need for for primarily fishing freshwater with mono or fluoro, no braids. My biggest surprise w building rods so far is the price of guides. I can't imagine I need the top dollar guides for freshwater mono/fluoro combo. That being said my next rod will be on the upper end of quality so I don't want to skimp on guides, I just need some info.
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