Want to build a custom rod. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking for some advice on custom rod building. I have no supplies or anything but have a good idea on how it is done. Wondeing if anyone out there could tell me what I need for supplies. I am really excited about possibly doing this but I need someone to put me in the right direction. Thnaks a bundle, Derek

P.S. Sorry for posting so many messages on this board. Haven't been able to get out in this weather, this is all I have!!!