I agree with Chuckles. I have been building fly-rods and spinning rods for around ten years. It is very satisfying to catch fish with a rod that you have built. Plus with all of the components that are available you can create a rod to your specifications. The cost assessment is exactly as Chuckles has mentioned. I wish I could be there to meet a few other rod-builders, it would be a great opportunity to learn. Thanks for the heads up on the class.