rod building for dummies

[cassidyta]

Yep, I admit I am the dummy in this case.
All of the discussions on chat lately have me considering making a rod.
I figured this would be easier then me trying to write down the chat discussions.

I am not sure that I will enjoy doing it so I don't want to go all out in buying stuff that I won't use.
So, what are the basics that I need to accomplish this, assuming an error factor when I screw it up that is. I know that I can save money buying in bulk, but I already have a garage full of stuff I don't use so I am looking for the minimum things needed.

My goal is to have an 8' rod with a 20" grip that can throw 6-8oz baits.

Thanks guys.

[WaffleJaw]

Cass there was some good info in this thread about starting off...The first rod is always the most expensive just because of the tools,finishes,wrapper,etc you may need.

''May need'' is a big key word..Ive seen guys wrap rods on shoeboxes and use a book laying on their thread for tension.Just a matter of how much you wanna put into it.

Almost everything I use i made myself..dryer,wrapper,automatic mixer,etc

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=26195


This may also help ya....

http://www.rodbuilding.org/faq.html

The forum search has tons of info in them,different ways to things,etc

and you know well help ya anyway we can.

[cassidyta]

Thanks Waffle, I feel like an idiot for not searching first. I have read enough of th eforums to know this isn't the first time someone has asked.

[CiK]

Originally Posted by cassidyta

I have read enough of th eforums to know this isn't the first time someone has asked.

And it won't be the last time someone asks.

I feel silly asking about things, but when you have a great group of people to bounce thoughts and ideas off of, it makes it easier. There are quite a few on this forum and on the RodBuilding forum that can help.

If you have easy questions, I might even be able to answer them. LOL

Good luck man!

[CamG]

Cass - I made my first and last rod this year. I have some tools that I'd let go cheap if you need them.

[Bubba_Bruiser]

Originally Posted by CamG

Cass - I made my first and last rod this year. I have some tools that I'd let go cheap if you need them.

What happened Cam? Baby thread give you the blues?

[CamG]

Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

What happened Cam? Baby thread give you the blues?

No, not really. Just realized that I have more than enough tedious hobbies! And, can actually buy rods cheaper than build them!

[Bubba_Bruiser]

Very true, with 3 kids under 7 at home, it is basically my only hobby other that fishing. Stamp collecting get old after a week though so I had to find something else hahahaha.

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

Very true, with 3 kids under 7 at home, it is basically my only hobby other that fishing. Stamp collecting get old after a week though so I had to find something else hahahaha.

Try collecting tramp stamps