Attn: Custom Rod Builders

[USMCbassman]

So I've been mulling this over and over and I've decided I'm going to jump on this train and give it a shot. With that said I have a couple of questions for you all:

Obviously I should probably learn to wrap by hand prior to going to a power wrapper; yes? Don't have the cash for a power wrapper right now anyways, but I could save it very quickly. As well I don't want to invest in a power wrapper if I decide I don't like it.

Mud hole and get bit fishing both sell starter kits; is this what I should start with or should I piece it together?

The reason I ask that last question is because I can pick up a brand new Batson hand wrapping stand for 34 bucks off of eBay, a drying motor for a little more and the additional support stand for 10 bucks.

The list of tools seems endless to get started and I'm not looking to get started tomorrow; however, I do want to have a rod completed by Christmas time for my little fishing buddy (my oldest daughter).

Hhhmmm, I had a few more questions, but now I forgot. As they come back to me I will come back and post them....shoot!

Any pointers, tips, etc on where and how is the best way to get started I'm listening. Kinda like a corn farmer...I'm all ears! I know a corny joke...LOL!

Seriously though, I'm interested to hear your trials and tribulations as you were starting, what you would do differently, what you would keep the same and what you wish you would have known prior to starting this hobby. I have spent countless hours on youtube watching videos about this, it doesn't replace actual experience or getting experience. It's just a matter of getting everything gathered up first.

Thanks all