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Anyone build fishing rod ? #6473026
02/25/19 11:10 AM
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Anyone here build their own fishing rods ?

Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6473092
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yes, what do you want to know?


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6473107
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I put together a fly rod many years ago, its still working , so I must have done ok on it.
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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6473150
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I've built 12-15 over the years.

Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Killbuck] #6473167
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I've built many hundreds of them. Let me know if I can help.

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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475047
02/27/19 10:38 AM
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This is awsome! Being a smaller size than most I have a problem finding rods that fit me so I was thinking about building my own . Problem is I don't know Jack. Anyhow my first question is where do y'all buy your stuff ? I've been looking at Netcraft,mudhole and eBay but wanting to know what's else is out there. Also for somone who will doing a but more than just a rod here and there would y'all recommend getting some of these pricy gadgets and doo dad's they sell ? Like the line wrappers and electric turners and such ?

Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Killbuck] #6475048
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Originally Posted by Killbuck
I've built 12-15 over the years.


me too


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475052
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Wolfie, you'd be wise to join here : http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/ Don't you know by now, there is a forum or 2 for EVERYTHING.

this pops up when Rod building suppliers is Googled.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=fishi...E8D4ACDDC58D24C2D&FORM=QBRE&sp=2


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: traprjohn] #6475065
02/27/19 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by traprjohn
Wolfie, you'd be wise to join here : http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/ Don't you know by now, there is a forum or 2 for EVERYTHING.

this pops up when Rod building suppliers is Googled.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=fishi...E8D4ACDDC58D24C2D&FORM=QBRE&sp=2

Lol yeah but what can I say I love chatting it up with y'all so I usually stop by here and ask before I go any further grin

Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475073
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Not to throw this post off .Dose any one make half of rod from when you had broke the top part of a take apart rod?


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475077
02/27/19 11:08 AM
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Mudhole.com has everything you need. I built me a 20-40# 8’ rod to top with a Raptor MXJ last spring and caught a 40 lbs bluefin out of California with it last June. A lot of fun to build and fish with


If traps work like the Antis say......I would have no fingers.


Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475080
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I built my own rod wrapper. turn it by hand. Works fine. Just to build a few for yourself friends and family you don't need a lot of expensive stuff. I hot glue guides on before wrapping. works good. Makes it easy to move one a bit so they are lined up. The wrap is what actually secures them. It is hard to find good catfish and spoonbill rods. Those hollow rods just don't hold up. I buy solid fiberglass from Janns. If you want lighter and hollow, they sell some high end blanks also.

This is what I built for wrapping. I use upholstery thread. Will just about cut your hand if you break it its so strong. springs are to put tension on the spool so wraps are tight.

Coydog you could easy use a jig like this to replace the top half of a rod. just buy a joint for making a two piece rod and the appropriate blank or cannibalize an old pole you already have.

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sorry about the dust haven't used it in at least a year. a dowel rod is holding the spool through the center so it can turn even though you cant see it.



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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475084
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@Coydog--I have had several repaired like that. It is not too tough to do. PM me if you want specifics.


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: MN4Life] #6475095
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Originally Posted by MN4Life
@Coydog--I have had several repaired like that. It is not too tough to do. PM me if you want specifics.
Sent PM thank you


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475108
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rodbuildingforum is the place to be if you get serious about it
mudhole is a good source, I also order a good bit from Batson
there was also a small place in louisiana that i used to get odds and ends from b/c they had good shipping on small stuff.

so many doo dads out there - the only one I'd really suggest for getting started is a basic rod dryer - simple motor and stand for rotating the rod while the finish dries on your wraps.
a basic handwrapper can be helpful too - if you get into - you can makeshift one good enough with some household stuff to get started and determine if you want to continue

mudhole also carries some decent "budget" components that can get you started without spending a fortune


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475121
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ranger i just put polyurethane on mine. use a piece of an old wash cloth. hang it from the ceiling by the tip. tightens and strengthens the wrap just fine. if your building something for function you don't need a dryer either. a piece of rag and polyurethane is far from awful.


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475172
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just different ways of skinning the same cat.
I use a two part finish (most of the time) only on the wraps, not the whole rod.

I did refinish a bamboo rod for a fella once, and did poly the whole thing, but that was before wrapping the guides.
after I added the guides i just poly'd the wraps with a small brush


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: l1ranger] #6475250
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WD91, pretty sure I seen you on Facebook, check out this site, several good people on there that would be glad to teach you the way its done.

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1563152320605285&ref=content_filter


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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475254
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Built many surf rods and a few light spinniing rods. Don't skimp on the reel seat.

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Re: Anyone build fishing rod ? [Re: Wolfdog91] #6475320
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I buy a lot of my rod building and fly tying supplies from these folks...

http://www.anglersworkshop.com/

http://www.hookhack.com/


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