Custom Rod Build

[txarrows]

Have any of you all build a custom rod. I started building my own fishing rods. I can custom make them to my liking. I'm play with a few designs I would like to put on my custom Rod. Here's one I'm working on right know.
I'm building a 7' medium action saltwater rod

[captainsling]

It's a very addictive and expensive habit! It is relaxing though, and like you said, you can build them the way you want.

[txarrows]

Yes it's very relaxing

[ajm2nac]

cool looking past time

[txarrows]

cool looking past time

Yea but it can get expensive

[Quackerbox]

Ive been kicking it around. Last thing I need is another hobby

[manwitaplan]

How did you all get started? Did you read books or have a mentor?

Whats the average cost to get started in just the equipment not the blanks, eyes, etc....

Thanks,

[captainsling]

How did you all get started? Did you read books or have a mentor?

Whats the average cost to get started in just the equipment not the blanks, eyes, etc....

Thanks,

I had a mentor when I worked at The Full Stringer in Corpus after High School. You can visit mudhole.com to get some prices on wrapping kits. Don't waste your money on electric wrapping kits. Dryer motors are worth every penny, but electric wrappers are a waste. I do everything by hand. You can also download rod building instructions on their website for free.

[txarrows]

How did you all get started? Did you read books or have a mentor?

Whats the average cost to get started in just the equipment not the blanks, eyes, etc....

Thanks,

This is a starter kit

[150class]

Awesome work sir

There use to be that one kid on here that made them and convinced a few guys that he'd make them some and then stole their money

Not sure if that ever was resolved or not

[txarrows]

Custom Rod Build

Awesome work sir

There use to be that one kid on here that made them and convinced a few guys that he'd make them some and then stole their money

Not sure if that ever was resolved or not

Thank you!! That's not right all we have on this site is good people. Why would he do something like that?

[txarrows]

I had a mentor when I worked at The Full Stringer in Corpus after High School. You can visit mudhole.com to get some prices on wrapping kits. Don't waste your money on electric wrapping kits. Dryer motors are worth every penny, but electric wrappers are a waste. I do everything by hand. You can also download rod building instructions on their website for free.

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[J-Bob]

AttheWall builds custom rods. Very cool hobby. Those are some good looking rods!

[AtTheWall]

I use an American Tackle Power Wrapper with the adjustable chuck.

Electric wrapping motors are great at quickly building up base wraps on large diameter rod blanks.

Electric rod wrappers are very handy to use when building custom surf rods where the open blank, between bottom grip and lower reel seat grip, need 20 plus inches of thread laid down quickly. And it's also great for quickly wrapping tie down sections, where the tie downs are an inch or more in width. Also great for offshore blanks.

I wrap decorative wraps by hand, guides by hand but base wraps, I hit it with the electric wrapper.

My wrapping setup.

Top is setup for hand wrap



Bottom is setup for power wrap and dry.

[manwitaplan]

Thanks all.

If time ever permits I would love to watch someone build a rod or at least the basics. i know there is a ton of tricks involved.

ATW - I have always liked your surf gear, very nice quality.

Manwitaplan