Manny Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I really want to build my own fishing rod, But dont know where to start. I usually purchase fishing rods in the 35 to 40 dollar range. I have always picked up the higher priced rods and felt them.... They are nice But I cant drop $200.00 on a rod. Im getting tired of the cheap guides getting grooves in them. Who offers the best most complete kit , for the first time builder.? I have no way of turning the cork so will need that premaid unless there is another way of shaping it. Thanks, for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynesburgjay Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I really want to build my own fishing rod, But dont know where to start. I usually purchase fishing rods in the 35 to 40 dollar range. I have always picked up the higher priced rods and felt them.... They are nice But I cant drop $200.00 on a rod. Im getting tired of the cheap guides getting grooves in them. Who offers the best most complete kit , for the first time builder.? I have no way of turning the cork so will need that premaid unless there is another way of shaping it. Thanks, for any info. Try mudhole.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Mudhole and Cabela's probably have the best assortment of kits. Mudhole also has some tutorials on their website I believe. And some stuff on YouTube as I recall. I actually used to buy a lot of rod building supplies from Cabela's before I got my wholesale license. If you're looking to save money by building your own rod...walk away and forget about building. You'll be dissapointed. If you normally buy $30 and $40 rods...you can't touch a custom for that. A mid grade set of guides is going to run almost $20. Cork grips are in the $20 range as well. And most of those aren't nearly as nice as when you buy good cork and glue up your own grip. Top end cork is over $6 per inch. Another $5-$10 for a reel seat. Epoxy, thread, finish, hook keeper... If its the craft you're interested in and looking to build something that you can't find on the shelves...then building can work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Mudhole and Cabela's probably have the best assortment of kits. Mudhole also has some tutorials on their website I believe. And some stuff on YouTube as I recall. I actually used to buy a lot of rod building supplies from Cabela's before I got my wholesale license. If you're looking to save money by building your own rod...walk away and forget about building. You'll be dissapointed. If you normally buy $30 and $40 rods...you can't touch a custom for that. A mid grade set of guides is going to run almost $20. Cork grips are in the $20 range as well. And most of those aren't nearly as nice as when you buy good cork and glue up your own grip. Top end cork is over $6 per inch. Another $5-$10 for a reel seat. Epoxy, thread, finish, hook keeper... If its the craft you're interested in and looking to build something that you can't find on the shelves...then building can work out for you. Your right ! The building process is what I love, I am a finish carpentar and taxidermist by trade. So working with my hands is what I love. Dont mind spending $ on what I know will be worth it. I have dabbeled in about everything from RC airplanes ( Build from plans and flying ) boat building, Taxidermy etc. Its not that I dont believe I can do it....It's what kit will suite the first time buyer. I have read about the St. Croix and G-loomis blanks are no longer offered. I have also read the muddhole poles themselves are pretty decent for the money. Looking for a Bass rod with high qualities, in the 6-6 to 6-8 range Med heavy..and for eyes I would only want the best. Both a spinning and casting matching set. What do you recomend ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Looking for a Bass rod with high qualities, in the 6-6 to 6-8 range Med heavy..and for eyes I would only want the best. Both a spinning and casting matching set. What do you recomend ? The best? That's a loaded question and what's best in my mind might not be in yours. For me... North Fork Composites HM series blank...Fuji Concept titanium framed SiC guides...GC1 grade cork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Maybe you can re-wrap your rods with some better quality guides for practice and to see if you feel it's worth the time and effort. If you work with your hands, it shouldn't be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmorg Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Maybe you can re-wrap your rods with some better quality guides for practice and to see if you feel it's worth the time and effort. If you work with your hands, it shouldn't be a problem Started hobby of making plastic baits several years ago. Added making my own rods now. Started with st croix kit from cabellas. Have since moved on to mud hole which has more selection. Taught myself from tutorials from mudhole. Praticed on some old rods first. Love marbeling and making something unique. Can be expensive just like worm making, but once you get over the initial costs can save money in the long run. Catching something with something you made yourself is the reward, money is secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
