rod repairs?

[Chad]

I've got several rods in the shed...some older, some brand new that have an eye or two missing, maybe a tip missing or broken off....I have always wanted to build a rod, but really don't have the time right now....what would a guy need though to at least start playing around with eyes and the such...maybe just for doing some repairs of my own stuff? I know you can go to wally world and get replacement tips and eyes....but there has to be a better source...maybe just a link or two with supplies or info some of you may have?

[vancej]

Chad, Check out Mudhole,acidrod or swampland tackle. Its is pretty easy to do. Also go to rodbuilding.org there is alot info on rod building on there.

[Chad]

great info...thanks...

[cidgrad]

do a search on youtube for MudHole - they have a whole series of videos on how to build rods.

[Fast 492]

These are a couple that I use and have had great service from.

anglersworkshop.com

shofftackle.com

customtackle.com

Goodluck and have fun with it. Jason

[cidgrad]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Fast 492 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">These are a couple that I use and have had great service from.

anglersworkshop.com

shofftackle.com

customtackle.com

Goodluck and have fun with it. Jason </td></tr></table>

If you are referring to Bob McKamey at Custom tackle, he's been part of MudHole now for a bout a year or so. Custom Tackle in TN no longer exists.

[RogerR]

Chad I have some to retie also. I need to get a rod turner to give epoxy time to dry.

[Doovie]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by RogerR &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Chad I have some to retie also. I need to get a rod turner to give epoxy time to dry.</td></tr></table>

Find an old rotisserie motor from a grill. It's pretty much ready to go. Cut some V's into some 1X4's and mount them on a longer 1X4. Felt the V's, make sure the whole critter is level. (I built an adjustment so I could raise/lower the motor to make it level. A PVC cap and some thumb screws to hold the blank and your good to go...

[Chad]

How about a picture...