Rod Building

  • johnlaqua
    Pool 3/Pool 4
    Posts: 92
    July 3, 2012 at 9:06 pm #1277952

    looking at building my own rod, got some books and stuff from the local library, need some pointers on where to get supplies….found a few places online, but theres always “that place” that not many people know about, any pointers would be a great help! thanks

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    July 3, 2012 at 9:10 pm #1080863

    you have a PM

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    July 3, 2012 at 9:18 pm #1080865

    Probably could not get more help answering questions and parts you may need than calling or going to Thorne Bros up Central ave, north of 694.
    Jack

    trytoofish
    sw Mn.
    Posts: 418
    July 3, 2012 at 9:28 pm #1080871

    I too have had some interest in rod building,but the initial investment seems high to me for just a few rods.

    jerrj01
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 1547
    July 3, 2012 at 9:43 pm #1080876

    Quote:

    I too have had some interest in rod building,but the initial investment seems high to me for just a few rods.

    If you don’t the best tools out there it is not that expensive. I too started building my own a coupel of years ago and started on the cheap side, but have built some very nice rods. They are very plain in looks, but man they hve very nice action. And there are plenty of others on this site that are willing to help. Just holler.

    jkarels
    Posts: 81
    July 3, 2012 at 10:27 pm #1080888

    Talk to Bill at midwestrodandreel.com He has done classes and sells components and will get you pointed in the right direction

    johnlaqua
    Pool 3/Pool 4
    Posts: 92
    July 3, 2012 at 11:17 pm #1080894

    Quote:

    I too have had some interest in rod building,but the initial investment seems high to me for just a few rods.

    it may be on the expensive side, maybe not, depends i guess…. starting out its always gonna cost a little more because of the “learning curve” my buddy did a class through
    community ed and built one that way, not that expensive sort of a cheap rod, but the feel and action is comparable to his st croix premier rod, and he told me the satisfaction he gets from nailin pigs with the rod he built for a specific purpose is worth way more to him than a legend elite, and i believe hime

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13623
    July 3, 2012 at 11:21 pm #1080895

    As for tools, its CHEAP! Razor blade, masking tape, ink pen, an old Webster dictionary…. Be creative and think outside the box and you can get by very inexpensively.

    I would look for a local shop to go to on your first rod, or someone that can help you out. Would be happy to show you, but theres a few miles from there to here….
    Mudhole.com , and other online places have a great selection, but you need to know what your looking for. That is where having it in your hand before purchasing would be beneficial. If you get stuck, I’ll be more than happy to try to talk you through it! Welcome to the DIY world

    johnlaqua
    Pool 3/Pool 4
    Posts: 92
    July 4, 2012 at 12:04 am #1080902

    thanks a lot everyone, its greatly appreciated… just trying to get all my ducks in a row right now doing lots of research on blanks and parts and getting rough ideas on pricing stuff…only thing i know for sure is i want to build a jigging rod, either vertical or pitching, jury is still out on that one… maybe ill be able to compromise between the two dont know yet, just doing a lot of research on blanks and actions and that right now, any ideas are greatly appreciated

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