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12-18-2010, 08:30 PM | #1 |
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Rod Building
I would like to give rod building a shot. How have people gotten started? Does a local shop have a class, or just learn by trial and error?
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12-18-2010, 08:54 PM | #2 |
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A hole lotta patience and
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12-19-2010, 07:29 AM | #3 |
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Check out the rod building forum on bloody decks.
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12-19-2010, 07:57 AM | #4 |
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1 - Start simple
2 - be patient 3 - do it to relax Heres a link that has my basic setup http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/php...pic.php?t=9593 Would be happy to have you stop by if you are local or in the area. I'll show you the basics. You don't need to get a drying motor at the onset if you don't want to. Could wrap at home & have a tackle shop that builds do the flexcoat for you. I'm in La Mirada and am off until after New Years. Wrapping is a great rainy day activity for when you can't get on the water. |
12-19-2010, 08:06 AM | #5 |
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I had to replace a couple of guides once and used the rotisserie motor from my bbq as a make shift drying motor. I made a chuck out of a 2 inch pvc cap and some screws and a couple of stands out of some scrap wood and felt that I had. It was a little ghetto, but it worked great and did not cost more than a couple of bucks.
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12-19-2010, 08:09 AM | #6 | |
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You just described my setup that I have been using for about 10 years. I have a power wrapper, but the ghetto setup is more flexible & less unweildy |
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12-19-2010, 08:27 AM | #7 | |
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http://www.mudhole.com/?gclid=COjyoP...FQdMgwodgzyeoA http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/rod-bui...FQYLbAodJl_rAg There are instructional videos on Mud Hole and Janns and I recommend watching those as well as some YouTube.com videos. Once you learn the basics it can be applied to all repairs, and new builds. I have built 2 Freshwater rods, I am in the process of building a Seeker Tuna Stick, and have re-wrapped an old trolling rod that I have. I recommend in investing is a rod wrapping stand it will make life easier. |
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12-19-2010, 08:37 AM | #8 |
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Try a google search for rod wrapping videos that will help you get started. They will show you how to get the wrap started, and whipping, etc. I bought a Doc Ski video some time ago, his acid wash jeans are outdated, but it was helpful. I have fixed a lot of my rods that had a few guides messed up due to the harsh kayak fishing conditions.
Squidco has everything you need to get started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqFgZ9cnTgI |
12-19-2010, 08:47 AM | #9 | |
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12-19-2010, 09:01 AM | #10 |
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Just to get the ball rolling..reasonable drying motor.
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-rpm-rod-dryer-...item4aa7157af6 Mudhole has got some cheaper ones too without the chuck
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12-19-2010, 09:41 PM | #11 |
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Rod Building
If you are looking for local classes, post your question on the Rod Builders forum on Bloody Decks. BakerStreetBobby has free classes every 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday at Glenn's Tackle in Costa Mesa. Not sure where you live, so that may not be close enough to help you. If there are other classes available, the folks on the BD forum will know about it.
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