rod building and rebuilding

[phatdaddy]

i used to 10 or 15 years ago, but the components just got so exspensive. it s a fun project in the winter. i gave all my stuff to a buddy, so now when i need something repaired , i just take it to him. i still have 3 0r 4 of the rods i built and it means a little something extra to bring in a fish on one you have built.

and when you get good at it, you'll be amazed at how many of your friends will have a project for you.

[macojoe]

Before I lost my hands I use to build some rods. Nothing great but was getting pretty good at it! I made a few for friends and I made for my dad, son, daughter, also still have like 4 or so of mine.
It is fun and additive once you start. But as stated above the stuff is getting $$$ and nothing beats a Ugly Stick for the money! I use the Tigra Ugly's they are about $60 and take a beating!

Good Luck on your build, can't wait to see your work!

[Kracker Jack]

Was going thru my rods today. I have a couple Fenwick rods that we had set up for wire lining. They are missing roller guides and butt caps, I might make them my first test dummys for wrapping eyes. I will strip them down and start from scratch.

[wellcraftv20step]

I built rods for many years and loved every second of it . like macojoe said it is very addictive. after a while you will learn to do wrap fish , flags cheverons and such. Then youl find yourself re doing the ones you first did because you'v learned so much . and like phat said your friends will keep you busy. the only reason i stopped building was arthritis in my hands! nothing like realing in a 30 lb bass on your a rod you built with your own hands. i'd be happy to give you some pointers. enjoy

[Kracker Jack]

Here's the up grade I did to some cheap yet decent rods. I put up graded 12 inch tapered Eva foregrip and rear grip and a pac sun HD reel seat. I also put a roller top on it. I have some 4/0's and 6/0's laying around I'm gonna set them up with.

[wellcraftv20step]

looks good kracker, are you wrapping manually or are you using some kind of elec power'd device?

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

looks good kracker, are you wrapping manually or are you using some kind of elec power'd device?

I didn't strip these rods. They have a 3/4 inch straight base, it doesn't taper till it gets up to the first guide from the bottom. This allowed me to glue the foregrip,rodseat,and rear grip from the base of the rod. I'm actually thinking about building my own manual wrapper,it doesnt look like it would be hard to build one. Then maybe get an old grill rotissurie motor and make a dryer? As you can see I'm all about doing it yourself. Lol!!!