Thinking of building a custome rod

[ckarns]

I've always wanted to build my owne rod, just never knew what I needed to get started. If I was to buy a complete kit would that be a good way to get started? I'm sure that this is like a lot of other things out there, you can buy cheep stuff and make cheep stuff. Or you can spend the money and do it right. I would like to build a QUALITY rod! I dont want to spend a fortune but I do want to build a rod that will be close to what I'm fishing with now. I have a few GL3's, 1 Falcon, and an All Star. Any hepl would be great.

Chad

P.S. This site is pretty cool. I'm a member on several waterfowl & archery sites also.

[jglenn]

I'd look at some of the St. Croix kits Mudhole carries


good kits and a good blank.

[Tackdriver]

ckarns,
I don't think you will find a better total supplier than Mudhole. Broad inventory, excellent range of quality components and tech help if you need it.

Tackdriver

[Mr B]

Check out rodbuilding.org for info. Get Tom Kirkmans "Rod Building Guide". Request a catalog from Anglers Workshop also.

Mr B

[hutchie53190]

check out rodbuilding.org and rodguild.com a supplier with good prices is acidrod.com. mudhole.com, and cabelas is another good one. I went with a kit the first time, learned a lot from that first kit. You can also ask a lot of questions on either of them two boards and you will get instant answers about rod building.

[Ryan]

Check out P & J custom tackle. Paul and Jeannie are very nice people and are always there to help if you have a question. Their prices are very competive. Their web page is pjtackle.com Ryan.