My First Rod Build

[Ponce]

Like many of you when I’m not fishing I’m somehow trying to prepare for fishing. Since I have already tied enough Sea Witches for my grandkids to use I figured the next logical step for me would be to try my hand at wrapping rods.

I fished with Paul (Paul708) this summer and saw some of the rods he tied in action and I had him build me a jigging rod this last fall. I then met Kevin (Flat Liner) at Box’s house in Dec during the Wing fest. Kevin spent a good bit of time talking with me between cooking batches of wings. Then Kevin started putting up the video’s on rod building and that pushed me to just do it.

I asked some questions read some books and watch everyone of Kevin’s video’s more than once and off I went.

Here is my first rod it is a jigging rod for my son Daniel. I kept it very simple for the first go. Everything went pretty smooth, I did learn some things that you can only learn from doing. First was any imperfection will be magnified when you finish the rod. My main ones where; in the planning of the butt wrap it is a little uneven up by the first guide, I had my wife write his name with a paint pen, but when I started to apply flew coat to cover it started to rub off a little bit. I need to spend more time making sure EVERY thread is perfect or it shows up in the end.

Over all I’m very happy knowing I built a very functional rod, that he will get lots of enjoyment using.

Please feel free to post any recommendations or criticisms so that I can improve on my future rods.

[paul708]

looks good.
hope it gets a fish on it soon.

[clt_capt]

Ahhh - the addiction has started. Very nice work.

[Sea Draggin]

Dang Jeff, that is sweet as late summer peaches. Give us a few details on the components.

Pretty work.

[calebw]

Absolute beautilful rod. Would never have thought this was your first build. Great job Ponce

[WAHOONBOX]

A SIGNATURE EDITION NO LESS!!!


I HOPE DANNY GETS SOME PULLAGE FROM YOUR EFFORTS!!! CONGRATULATIONS BRO...

[FLATLINER]

TEE HEE HEE......... I gottum hooked........ Ponce, great job. I will get your info put together and we will work thru some of the things that I put in my email and you will be well on your way!!!

GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!

Kevin

[armbreakerrods]

Danny Great Job! Is it an Acid wrapped rod as I see the second guide is heading off alignment and figure acid maybe or just camera playing tricks.
Yes close ups how it all..this is why for I now do all my rods presentations using the video's which provide closeups for my clients before shipping-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URVG5ffwK3E
Cover it all from head to toe.
Suggestion for next rod would be to take much more time in doing your decorative butt wrap as this is your eye candy area,and really go crazy here..takes alot of time but worth it in the end.
Dam great work for first rod!!

[gottaflylee]

Wow Ponce, just saw this, great job on your first rod, one Danny will be proud of for years to come...

[CaptLeoNYC]

very nice rod ! especially since its your first ! You should of seen my first one GEEEZ, granted I was only 15 when I made it but hey I caught my largest summer fluke ever with it on its maiden tryout. " Fluke measured 25" from tip to tip "