We're pretty lucky here as our three shop sponsors build rods and also seel the components for the home builder. We also have several people that build for sale (Saltheart & Capesams) and many that build their own...
Here is a link to an article that Mike @ CapeCodTackle.com wrote last year for a Ditch Chunking Rod. Some of the details are specific to a his Ditch Stick but a lot apply to all rod building:
http://www.striped-bass.com/Articles/ninechunk1.shtml
Let's also get a list, who here build their own rods?:
Well, me
