I will be having the rod building classes at my house no charge of course. but trying to nail down a date.
I have a show in SC. I will be away from the Jan 4th thru the 13
rod crafters seminar in CT 16-19th
then another new england tackle show 26th & 27th

I could probably do the tackle show in 1 day and have the rodbuilding work shop on the 25th or 26th of January.
hows those dates work for you guys & gals.

I'll be there - want me to bring a non-power wrapper and a few things?

I will have tables,chairs back boards for thread
I'll make a bunch of v-blocks
If you have a wrapper bring it if possible.

If you can get one of these clips in lg size (2") it will realy help out. it acts like an extra hand.
http://www.striped-bass.com/Articles/figure14.shtml

Looks like I can fit approx 18-20people depending on the size rods you guys want to build.

I told John earlier that I would have some specials (limited availability)on Rod Building kits I have set up just for the fling.
click here for specials or go to specials thread

http://www.striped-bass.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5186

If what you want to build a blank that is not on the list PM me and I will try to get it for you.
or you are welcome to bring your own rod that you want to build or just repair. I'll have plenty of guides & other stuff there

25th and 26th are good for me, thanks mike i'll look for your post:D

I edited the above message and included the specials link there.

Mike let me know if you want to borrow my stuff for the day, no power wrapper, but 3 nice Clemens rollers. Have all the other goodies, let me know what you think you need.

I am in, I have a blank already. You get any veni yet?

You get any veni yet?

got one and keep kicking a nice 6pt.

I'm there !

Mike, I would love to attend... Let me know the date and I'll be sure to have the day off.. Already have a blank ready to go, just need to pick up the hardware..
Thanks
Bob

Count me in, along with Striperjerk1. I believe striperjerk has already talked with you about a couple of rods?

Thanks

Mike I would like to go to your work shop. I have a couple of my own rod blanks already and would just need guides and a real seat. Let me no when the class is and I will be there. There will be two of us if that is ok? Just let me know, Thanks.

I got to this site from the rod building forum. From the post you left me.

You can e-mail me at: macojoe2000@yahoo.com

I have a couple of qustions.

There are a few types of rods I need to complete my gear. Can I save any money by learning to build my own?

What type of investment is needed to get into this hobby?

Thanks in advance.

you can save a lot of money.

What type of investment is needed to get into this hobby?
depends how deep you want to go.

this is just an example but you can get the idea. The rod in the link below costs aprox $225. depending on art work.
you cam buy the parts for about $120.

http://www.striped-bass.com/Articles/ninechunk1.shtml

a you will need a set of 3-4 v-Blocks felt lined(depends on rod lengths)
Thread, epoxy, rod finish. a little imagination and time & patience

mike if it isn't to late. i'd like to be there. i'm in the process of setting up a work area in the cellar. 2 pickup truck loads to the dump so far.

I would love to attend as well, and might be interested in purchasing a kit off of you as well.

I would also be interested in attending

I'm interested in coming too

This would be my first attempt at rod building; I was thinking the 7' American Tackle conv. kit. Would like to use this for dual purpose heavy fluking and casting (this would also be my first conv. for casting - gotta start somewhere)

Sorry going to have to close the rod building sign ups we should be full up at this time. thanks for all the who have posted here and emailed me. There should be room for guys to stop chat pick up a few pointers and watch if you would like.

Id possibly like to hang out and watch and maybe catch the next one . I just found this thread my bad for not floating around the forums . a day late and a dollar short !
Mike is there a fee for the New England rod builders seminar in Hartford ?

Chris I believe ther is a big fee for that.

I think your right Bill . I think thats what scared me away last year .

The fee is $150+ $15 for lunch

that is pretty much all i'm gonna be doing is watching. that and getting ideas for the work station currently under construction in my cellar. think one more trip to the dump will do. is bloo gonna be there???? i'll bring some $1's

There is no fee for our work shop just for the Rod crafters in CT.

Do you still have room for anyone else?

If so,... Sign me up!... I have been having withdrawals from not being able to be out on the surf!:(

Mike I have a Lami SB 121 3m I would like to build as a Herring rod for the Canal. I want to go conventional. I would like to take 1' off the butt. Would it be possible to build this at the workshop next weekend? If so, would you have the available components? I guess I would want to use Fugi Hardloy guides, and a sic top, and a trigger reel seat, with cork tape, and one of those mushroom buttcaps that I like. Also was wondering if you will have wrapping thread, and other guides and such for sale there? I am not sure what colors I would want on this blank. I am heading out today to get some masking tape, and I will look for those clips you mntioned from the article. If I find the clips, I will get a bunch.

Mike,
I'm not going to make it if someone wants my spot.

Mike I have a Lami SB 121 3m I would like to build as a Herring rod for the Canal. I want to go conventional. I would like to take 1' off the butt. Would it be possible to build this at the workshop next weekend? If so, would you have the available components? I guess I would want to use Fugi Hardloy guides, and a sic top, and a trigger reel seat, with cork tape, and one of those mushroom buttcaps that I like. Also was wondering if you will have wrapping thread, and other guides and such for sale there? I am not sure what colors I would want on this blank. I am heading out today to get some masking tape, and I will look for those clips you mntioned from the article. If I find the clips, I will get a bunch.

I will have all the components at the house thats the rod i did the artical on for john.
http://www.striped-bass.com/Articles/ninechunk1.shtml

If I recall the reel seat 22T will only slide down as far as 24" from the butt.
If you want to go smaller you will have to go with a 24 regular graphite seat.

I got a half dozen of those clips todat, and some 3/4" masking tape. I will get some razor blades as well. I will also bring some electrical tape, and some other useful things.