Have thought about a rod build this winter myself. Question for you that have experience… Is it tough to learn, prone to rookie mistakes initially? If so, would I be better off starting with a lesser rod to get the process down, or am I good to try a higher end project? My skill level is probably ok, but I’m a first-timer…
I would suggest starting with a kit and working yourself up from there
it’s tons of enjoyment both building and catching with something you built