I WANT TO BUILD A ROD!!HELP NEEDED!!

[austin ensor]

Tell me what all i need, were to get it, and how to do it!! Ive been looking around cant really find a step by step guide or something that tells me what to get??

thanks--austin

[shoefish]

Austin,
If you can get your hands on Dale Clemens book "Advanced Custom Rodbuilding" it's a must have- it's sort of like the bible for rod builders. Mudhole.com is a great place to start, too, as they have a lot of 101s as well as selling complete kits for people to get started. I did a thread a while back which should give you a place to start. Other than that, post up any questions as there are some really top notch rod builders that frequent this site.

Shoe

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...ish-37899.html

[austin ensor]

ok thanks I'll start there.

[jazzrockskier]

You can also try Anglersworkshop.com prices are competitive with Mudhole. I buy from both.

[killietrap]

Austin,

There is a great DVD out by Steve Petri. All you will need to get started. Dale Clemmons books you will need definitely, but a little to complex if just starting out. Good luck rod building is extremely addicting.

[clt_capt]

Austin,
Shoefish's Tuna Rod Start to finish is awesome for the steps. There are also some free videos on Mudhole's site that will show you some of the basics of wraps - WWW.Mudhole.com

Dale Clemens has a great book and so does Tom Kirkman
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_7g37k9a2lg_b


As fas as components go - Check with Paul708 - he has better prices than Mudhole. You can also try www.donartrods.com

[paul708]

Tell me what all i need, were to get it, and how to do it!! Ive been looking around cant really find a step by step guide or something that tells me what to get??

thanks--austin

if you can get a "hands on" lesson it would be alot easier than a book. and save alot of trial and error.
if you cant find anyone in your area..i am not that far.
feel free to give me a call. we can get something setup.
its worth the ride
and you can get the parts you need here also.

[gradywhite273]

austin, if you can't get to paul , feel free to stop up at indian river , G dock, would be happy to help you .