ernel Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Cataway XP3 963P, Split Grip, Fuji reel seat no fore grip, Fuji 4mm guides, 3.5 oz total weight of the build, 139' longest cast using 12lb XT mono with 3/8oz casting plug.Custom crank strategically placed. Label Grip and reel Guides Guide close up Eric Quote
BigBassGuy Posted May 6, 2009 Posted May 6, 2009 Looks good Eric!! Whats in the split grip area? Some kind of decal or did you marble it? Quote
I Love BassResource Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 I've used that exact blank in two builds. I think its a killer rod for the money. VERY nice wraps and kudos on the micros. Beautiful stick! Quote
1inStripes Posted May 7, 2009 Posted May 7, 2009 Thats a beautiful rod. This is something that interests me, but wouldn't have a clue how to start. Kudos to you! Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted May 9, 2009 Super User Posted May 9, 2009 Eric, That's a sweet stick, however I think somebody put the handle on the wrong side of your reel. Just kidding VERY nice combo. Falcon Quote
michaelkim_9582 Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 how much did this rod cost you to build? Quote
ernel Posted May 12, 2009 Author Posted May 12, 2009 Maltese, I am holding the the rod in the "right" hand though. Thanks. As far as cost, between $95 & $100. Bought the blank at the expo so missed out on an extra 10-15 bucks for shipping. Eric Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Thats a beautiful rod. This is something that interests me, but wouldn't have a clue how to start. Kudos to you! Great looking rod and it interests me also but like you I wouldn't have a clue where to start It would go perfect with my 08 Energy and also the same hand..lol Quote
Super User .RM. Posted May 13, 2009 Super User Posted May 13, 2009 ernel, Good looking stick... Tight Lines!!!! Quote
ernel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Posted May 14, 2009 1instripes, and ChiCityBasser, As far as where to start, try here http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1152205660 and follow the links. Then here http://www.rodbuilding.org/list.php?2 Find and buy Tom Kirkmans book, and maybe pick the video "This is How We Do It" from Flexcoat. After that, if you still need to digest more knowledge, look into Dale Clemon's books also. Reel Mech, coming from you, that is a HUGE compliment. Thanks. Eric Quote
BUCKEYEone Posted May 19, 2009 Posted May 19, 2009 1instripes, and ChiCityBasser,As far as where to start, try here http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1152205660 and follow the links. Then here http://www.rodbuilding.org/list.php?2 Find and buy Tom Kirkmans book, and maybe pick the video "This is How We Do It" from Flexcoat. After that, if you still need to digest more knowledge, look into Dale Clemon's books also. Reel Mech, coming from you, that is a HUGE compliment. Thanks. Eric All the advice from Reel Mech is great, but nearly all the links in that article are dead now. I was just looking at that page today. Quote
rubba bubba Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 One other suggestion is to go to Mudhole's site and watch the rodbuilding 101 videos by Kevin Brotz they have posted. He goes through most of the individual items and they're pretty decent. After that, post questions here and we can help. It's actually not that complicated. Quote
Super User .RM. Posted May 20, 2009 Super User Posted May 20, 2009 BUCKEYEone, All the advice from Reel Mech is great, but nearly all the links in that article are dead now. I was just looking at that page today. Sorry about the links in that article. The info had been hot linked and we had to change the urls of the different pages. Here is the full article with the new corrected links..... Newbies with rod building questions.With more and more anglers getting curious about the art of building rods. Many newbie builders come onto a site like this and ask general questions like. What do I need to build me a rod?, or give me a list of the supplies I need. It has taken me 15 years of trial and error to come up with what I have in my shop. I could sit here and write a list of the tools and procedures that I use to build a quality rod. But many would still not understand the terminology and or the reasons for a step that would be described. I have placed an article showing the many steps of The Birth Of A Custom Fishing Rod on-line, while the article shows and tries to explain the steps, without some basic knowledge of what is written, it is still not understood by a newbie builder that hasn't done any reading on the subject. More self help article's. I recommend to all newbie builders you have to get a basic education. Building a rod is not done over night. It isn't even done in a weekend. It takes time to idealize and produce a fishing tool that will do the job. Many of my own builds can take over 30hrs to produce. The different steps taken in a build all have a reason. Going into building a rod even if just once in a lifetime, can be an expensive disaster if a builder doesn't understand at least the basics of the art. Yes that's right it is an art. The first thing I recommend is getting the basic's by reading, this is easy and not expensive. If you are serious about building a quality rod, then I recommend starting with the following book: Rod-Building Guide by Tom Kirkman $14.95 Then there is always a need for some sort of resources, this link is to my rod sites Rod Building Resources page. This page has links to all of the rod building resources that I have used (I am not affiliated with any of them) and they are there to help a builder find and research the different components that may be needed to complete a quality rod build. If you really want to understand what goes into a quality custom rod then I recommend that you visit my site at the DG Rod Works and follow all of the links. It is there to try and educated new builder's as to the many facets of producing a custom fishing tool, and some of what can be accomplished on their own if they are so inclined. Once you have some basic knowledge of what to expect when researching an idea for building your own rod, the best source for educated help on the net is Rod Building . org Message Board.. While many posters will get answers to their request for directions on how and what do I do, to build me a stick, poll, rod, that is the most efficient tool I can have. I hope no one reading this with aspirations of building a rod finds this to be to brutal, it is just to clear up some of the request that have been posted for direct answers without any research on the posters behalf. There are almost no standards when it come to custom building, and a list or how to answer, here on this fine forum will not do any good without research and an some education on the new builders part. Tight Wraps To All!!!! Good Luck & Tight Wraps All!!!! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 20, 2009 Super User Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks David! The new article has replaced the old as a "Sticky" in the top half of the page. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global moderator Quote
BUCKEYEone Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks Reel Mech and RW! I decided to get started on my first rod build project to give to my grandfather as a retirement gift, so I'm going to spend a couple months reading up on as much as I can before I pick a blank and get started! Quote
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