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

[JohnR]

Definitely purchase Advanced Custom Rodbuilding and you can pick up a couple other rod building type books that will help such as Flex Coat's. Highly recommended just like Damon states. I have these books as well as some others. Mike T is writing an article now on rod building and whereas I have much of the text, he has yet to take the photos. One big recommendation for the first time builder (I've only built 4 so far so I'm no expert <img src="/Images/biggrin.gif"><!--e7-->) is to have the handle measured for you and even installed. The 1088 Sabre "KIT" I got from Mike had everything as far as cork tape, trigger seat, guides, but cap etc and I picked up thread and epoxies as well. I think he still marks off the guide position on the blank for you if you need it. He does not have the kits listed anymore but I'm sure he has everything you'd need.

I know it seems like I plug Mike and his shop alot but he, his wife and his dad make that place the best shop I frequent...