BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 4, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 4, 2015 I worked on Taylor's inlays this afternoon. On the dryer with the first coat of finish. 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 4, 2015 Super User Posted January 4, 2015 these are awesome! i wouldn't even know where to start with a rod build, but you obviously have it down! that red one with the extend a butt looks phenomenal. nice work. i can imagine it must be very rewarding fishing with a stick you built from scratch.... Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 That's awesome I can't wait to start doing my own rods now that I got the set up. Why the spiral guide wrap though Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 5, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 5, 2015 That's awesome I can't wait to start doing my own rods now that I got the set up. Why the spiral guide wrap though 1) In theory, all blanks have a center spine, and a casting rod, with guides above the rod, will twist under load. Under heavy loads (like a 5 pound fish and 10 pounds of salad) a rod with lots of twist will normally break within 6 inches of the tip. Imagine taking a small pvc pipe, tying a rope to it, winding the rope around the pipe, tying a heavy weight to the other end, and picking the weight up by the pipe and rope. The pipe is going to try to twist until there are no more wraps around the pipe and the weight hangs straight below it. A spinning rod, with the guides below the blank, imparts no twist on the rod. A spiral wrapped rod gives you the power of bait casting reels combined with the strength of a spinning rod, in one combo. That's the theory. 2) The real reason is I just think they are cool and wanted to build one. 1 Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 5, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 5, 2015 these are awesome! i wouldn't even know where to start with a rod build, but you obviously have it down! that red one with the extend a butt looks phenomenal. nice work. i can imagine it must be very rewarding fishing with a stick you built from scratch.... It is very rewarding and why I do it. Plus I can have a $400 rod for $160 in parts and a few hours of my time. Quote
ksboy Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 VERY nice build. Must be a few bucks laid out in the beginning for equipment to start. Would you mind sharing the initial startup cost?? Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 1) In theory, all blanks have a center spine, and a casting rod, with guides above the rod, will twist under load. Under heavy loads (like a 5 pound fish and 10 pounds of salad) a rod with lots of twist will normally break within 6 inches of the tip. Imagine taking a small pvc pipe, tying a rope to it, winding the rope around the pipe, tying a heavy weight to the other end, and picking the weight up by the pipe and rope. The pipe is going to try to twist until there are no more wraps around the pipe and the weight hangs straight below it. A spinning rod, with the guides below the blank, imparts no twist on the rod. A spiral wrapped rod gives you the power of bait casting reels combined with the strength of a spinning rod, in one combo. That's the theory. 2) The real reason is I just think they are cool and wanted to build one. that was a great way of explaining it, makes sense to me. It is very rewarding and why I do it. Plus I can have a $400 rod for $160 in parts and a few hours of my time. i like the money saving aspect and having high end gear at the same time, very cool. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted January 5, 2015 Super User Posted January 5, 2015 Very awesome thread and nice rods you have built so far. Your thread has inspired me to research more on rod building...I'm motivated to do my own build now. Keep up the good work! Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 6, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 6, 2015 VERY nice build. Must be a few bucks laid out in the beginning for equipment to start. Would you mind sharing the initial startup cost?? I have the equivalent of this http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Tool-Kits/Rod-Building-Small-Business-Start-Up-Kit Which is $140 plus maybe another $100 or so in specialty tools to make things easier that I have added over the years. You can build a rod with less tools but this I the minimum I would recommend. You can buy a rod kit, which includes all parts, for less than $100. http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/MHX-Casting-Kits_2 1 Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 7, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 7, 2015 Very awesome thread and nice rods you have built so far. Your thread has inspired me to research more on rod building...I'm motivated to do my own build now. Keep up the good work! Once you build your first one, you will have an expensive addiction that has no cure. 1 Quote
Batson Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I been thinking about ordering stuff from mud hole and make one myself but don't know how difficult it would be. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86UVTgjyVmqEhUBD-Qb71A Also check out our complete line of products: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com | www.alpsforecast.com | www.northforkcomposites.com Quote
Strothman Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 VERY nice build. Must be a few bucks laid out in the beginning for equipment to start. Would you mind sharing the initial startup cost?? The local man that taught me everything i know started wraping on a cardboard box, and after I called him a liar, he proceded to prove me wrong. He has build some of the most beautiful spoonbill snaggin rods ive ever seen, with a homemade hand wrapper and a sewing machine motor dryer. Ive got just the CRB hand wraper and dryer, i think my first order from mudhole was right at $200 and that was with the price of ordering a MHX X-Glass crankin rod. So just as FishinDaddy said, right around $140, and just as he said, ive got some more tools like the power mixer, its probably the best $35 ive spent, you dont have to sit and whip bubbles into your epoxy, it does a nice job in my opinion. I was nervous trying it, but cant get enough of it now, and about to become a mudhole wholesaler haha. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 To get started as a hobby builder you don't need a lot of tools. I've also wrapped on a notched out cardboard box running the thread through a book for tension. I recommend that everyone turn their first few rods by hand. This is a little tedious, but it gives you great insight into how epoxy behaves as it sets. In addition to components you'll need a razor blade, masking tape, rod building thread, rod building adhesive, tip top adhesive, finish epoxy with syringes, cheap craft paint brush, denatured alcohol for clean up, paper towels, a rat tail file/rasp to ream the grip, a fine file/emory board etc to prep guide feet. You can cut the making tape into strips to hold guides for wrapping or as I often do use a couple wraps of elastic thread with a half-hitch. You can buy mixing cups if you want, or use old medicine measuring cups. You can get by with these supplies to get your feet wet and see if you like it and probably have a lot of it around the house already. 2 Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted January 10, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted January 10, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86UVTgjyVmqEhUBD-Qb71A Also check out our complete line of products: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com | www.alpsforecast.com | www.northforkcomposites.com Why is pricing on the blanks not available online? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 You have to purchase from a dealer, they'll have prices posted. Utmost tackle is the biggest one and I believe connected in some way business wise. Quote
BeckieC Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Wow! Nicole's is gorgeous! Taylor's too but if I was picking parts I would have picked EXACTLY what Nicole picked. Beautiful job Lee! Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 Beautiful rods! One thing, on the butt of your rod you may want to sand the edge off the butt cap. I had DVT build me a rod with the same grip and butt mine is a jerkbait rod and with a jacket or long sleeved shirt that "edge" catches. It's not a big deal but it's something you may want to address... 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 This is a baaaad thread. Beautiful rods, folks. Amazing work. Quote
Batson Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Why is pricing on the blanks not available online? You have to purchase from a dealer. Any one of our dealers can help you out. Where do you live? You have to purchase from a dealer, they'll have prices posted. Utmost tackle is the biggest one and I believe connected in some way business wise. This is correct DVT!! Thank you. Utmost is a great shop that is located near our HQ. Beautiful rods! One thing, on the butt of your rod you may want to sand the edge off the butt cap. I had DVT build me a rod with the same grip and butt mine is a jerkbait rod and with a jacket or long sleeved shirt that "edge" catches. It's not a big deal but it's something you may want to address... Looks great!!! Quote
Bumpboard Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 What type of guides are best to use for braided line? Thank you for your time Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Sic or Fujis new Torzite guides have the hardest rings, but pretty much all the current quality guides are safe with modern braids. The tip top is the most critical. Abrasive sediment and other contaminants do more harm the actual line. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 1, 2015 Author BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 1, 2015 Finally found some nice weather and time off... 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Nice job. The abalone turned out well from the looks of it, congrats. Quote
Batson Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 What type of guides are best to use for braided line? Thank you for your time We have the ALPS line. They have been proven time after time one of the best guides on the market. Over 100k+ of guides we sell, we get maybe a total of 10-20 back. Kevin Van d**n even fishes with ALPS guides and has stated that he has never had a ring pop out ever! http://alpsforecast.com/product-category/gear-components/gear-guides/ Quote
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