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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

 
 
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Old 11-19-2002, 10:14 PM   #1
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Custom Rods ~ Are they Worth It ??

I would like to TRY and build a rod,, what is the estimate Cost for the blank, butt, guides, seat, etc,, to make a simple 6'-8' rod??
I would use All the CHEAPEST BLANKS AND MATERIALS,, i'm just starting,, no need for a G-loomis or Lamiglass expensive blank,, how many hours would this take me,, <one who knows squat about rod makng > and would it be 'fishable' and could i trust it to fish with ??
Can you built it by hand,, <no machines> or do you need machines <wrapping machines,,etc> and is there any up-coming classes in Cranston/Warwick,, or near by?? Free??
and do them classes give you the info you need to do it on yer own?

Could I get a Custom Rod,, 12-30 lb Line Cap,, At-least 3oz Lure Weight around 7'-8'-9' for Under $150 ? even one that is half built and needs compleation ,, or even NEW but Used ?

it don't have to be pretty,, i just hear they last SO long that your grandkids will be catching fish on them,, that sounds cool

So as my Main Question Goes,,, Are Custom Rods Worth The Exra Bucks?? Is it the Same to buy an expensive, lets say , Penn Sabre, <$136.99 appx> ?? or is the joy of having one custom fit to you make you cast better? get less tierd casting one after another all day? are they Lighter Weight ? is there any CUSTOM Rod that come in 2 Peice? How about Conventional, or Baitcast? really wondering
MikeCC OR Saltheart,, i heard you both make custom rods,, so you coud probably answer this best..... thanks

thanks guys


I know these questions have been asked,,an i appreciate any answers/tips/replies,,, thanks alot

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