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Rod Building How To Build A Rod

How to Build a Fishing Rod

Building your own custom rod is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. If you are interested in trying your hand at rod building, we have all the tools, resources and assistance you will need. Rod Building can easy as 1-2-3, decide on what type of rod you want to build, pick out your components and then build your custom rod in your workshop, spare room or basement.

You can shop by Category or Item, Shop By Brand or Build A Rod By Type

Click on one of the many links below or watch a video on Rod Building.
  • Rod Building Kits
  • How To Rod Building Books
  • Rod Building Videos
  • Rod Building Forum, share ideas and ask questions
  • How To Wrap Guides
  • Flex Coat Rod Wrapping Tips
  • Fly Rod Guide Spacing Chart
  • Size Conversion Chart
  • Sample Fly Rod Handles

Foundation Equipment for Rod Building  
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  • Wrappers
  • Finish Dryers
  • Reamers
  • Scissors
  • Masking Tape
  • Tape Measure
  • Calculator
  • Alcohol Torch
  • Finish & Epoxy


Build Specific Equipment for Rod Building

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  • Rod Blank
  • Reel Seat
  • Handle & Cork
  • Guides
  • Tip Top
  • Hook Keeper
  • Winding Check
  • Arbor
  • Thread
  • Color Preserver
  • Finish & Epoxy

Steps to begin building your new custom rod.
  1. Find and locate the spine
  2. Prepare the handle
  3. Grip assembly
  4. Reel Seat
  5. Fore Grip assembly
  6. Tip Top Installation
  7. Prep and place guides
  8. Wrap Guides
  9. Apply Rod Finish

 
         
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Rod Building How To Wrap Guides
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Rod Building How To Build A Rod

   

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