Thread: Rod Building

one tip I remember recently when you go to place your eyes on.....have a long florescent light straight over top.....it will give a defendant straight line on your work....or something like that....Johng's tip I remember ....but then I could be wrong too
I am no rod builder so take that with a grain of salt

looks like you tube could be your cheap friend also
with a lot of free video's

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...be.vgE5nYJ8ozo

Building rods isn't hard. While dvds and the books help, its best to get in touch with an experienced builder and watch, ask questions, etc. You often get the best tips and tricks that dvds and books don't show you. I've been building for about 2.5 years and I still learn stuff. Get in touch with OPP, he knows his stuff and he helped me when I first started.

It is expensive when you first start...you have been warned....

That's the part I love most about it, you can build for 35 years and still learn more about it! and no one can argue with that

How much for guide replacements, on a 9ft rod and maybe more....not wanting to spend a bunch, but I am kinda liking this rod that came with the penn 700 .....it is a 2pc

It might just need everything done and might make a good one for my first, rebuild /build

Bring that rod with you and I will show you how to strip,wrap and finish it the right way. It will take one to two hours a day for four days max. depending how fancy you want it. A set of wire guides will run you $25. I still owe you a favor and this would be a good way to pay you back.

Originally Posted by john g

Bring that rod with you and I will show you how to strip,wrap and finish it the right way. It will take one to two hours a day for four days max. depending how fancy you want it. A set of wire guides will run you $25. I still owe you a favor and this would be a good way to pay you back.

Can't beat that offer

Originally Posted by john g

Bring that rod with you and I will show you how to strip,wrap and finish it the right way. It will take one to two hours a day for four days max. depending how fancy you want it. A set of wire guides will run you $25. I still owe you a favor and this would be a good way to pay you back.

No!!! You owe me nothing
but it will be making the trip....I don't know why I am liking it....but do....not fancy for me, I am plain and if it's functional that is all I want
I wouldn't mind giving it some more life..... that I am sure it has much more left in it

Thanks John

is it worth even messing with?

IMHO it's worth messing with if you like the action. I have redone a number of old rods with good results. Even ones with metal ferrules. You just can't beat the action of some of those old rods. As long as the reel seat and is sound, other work, like replacing eyes and grips is not very difficult.
From looking at the photos, this rod may only need a redo of the thread finish, the reel seat, grips and eyes look good.
Hope this helps with you decision.

there is 1 or 2 eye's questionable and the reel seat is too. but will work