Josh_Bovaird Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Lately I have been on the kick of wanting to get into building rods. Been looking at the kit on mud hole and watched a bunch of videos and it doesn't seem to bad. What will I be getting myself into and is this a leap I should make? I don't like paying a lot for nice rods so I figured maybe make them and save a little coin while having fun. Quote
sarcazmo Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 It's not super difficult if you're thorough. A lot of people recommend using a cheaper blank to start... I'm in the minority that goes against that. If you want to do it jump in and get something nice! There are so many resources out there that if you're patient you'll be able to build a nice rod your first time. It may not have any crazy wraps or bling, but it will be quite functional. Very rewarding to do. I think you save money if you look at it like this. You may spend $300 (which isn't a small amount of money) building a rod, but it will compete with rods that retail for far more. And you'll have the exact rod you want. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted March 28, 2016 Super User Posted March 28, 2016 You won't save money, but you will get more rod for your money. 4 Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 28, 2016 Author Posted March 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, S Hovanec said: You won't save money, but you will get more rod for your money. Well I like to think of that as saving money 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Rod building is a rewarding craft. Do your homework and ease in to see if you like it. 1 Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 28, 2016 Author Posted March 28, 2016 Just now, Delaware Valley Tackle said: Rod building is a rewarding craft. Do your homework and ease in to see if you like it. Hey I've been talking to you about meeting up and doing a repair on a rod for me. Ill have to pick your mind when we meet up. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 28, 2016 Posted March 28, 2016 Right. No problem. I'll respond on FB in a little. Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 28, 2016 Author Posted March 28, 2016 Just now, Delaware Valley Tackle said: Right. No problem. I'll respond on FB in a little. I tried messaging you on here and it would let me. Quote
Caia326 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 I started out with a couple of cheap casting kits from MudHole and it was fairly straight forward. I've found, like everyone else has mentioned, that I don't really save any money but I get a way better rod for what I was going to spend anyhow and I get to make it look exactly how I want it instead of settling for whats on the shelf. Before I bought a kit, i did buy some wooden dowels and practiced wrapping guides on it, that really helped with confidence when I went to actually wrap a blank. Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 29, 2016 Author Posted March 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Caia326 said: I started out with a couple of cheap casting kits from MudHole and it was fairly straight forward. I've found, like everyone else has mentioned, that I don't really save any money but I get a way better rod for what I was going to spend anyhow and I get to make it look exactly how I want it instead of settling for whats on the shelf. Before I bought a kit, i did buy some wooden dowels and practiced wrapping guides on it, that really helped with confidence when I went to actually wrap a blank. Ive actually have a couple broken rods I thought about doing the same on. Cant decide if I wanna go with the Jon Cox kit or Brandon Lesters. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted March 29, 2016 Super User Posted March 29, 2016 You think the Bait Monkey is tough? Wait till you meet the Lathe Monkey. And his big, ugly uncle the Shop Gorilla. 3 Quote
Caia326 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Josh_Bovaird said: Ive actually have a couple broken rods I thought about doing the same on. Cant decide if I wanna go with the Jon Cox kit or Brandon Lesters. I went for the ultra cheap CRB kits and gave the rods away when I was done with them. I got some practice and I made a couple of peoples day by giving them an unexpected gift! Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 29, 2016 Author Posted March 29, 2016 I was thinking that but the kits are on sale right now so I figured id grab one and then maybe a cheap rod to try out on Quote
Caia326 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 That sounds like a good plan, I just took a look at them and I may have to pick some up as well. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Sorry my inbox was full. Thanks for letting me know! those CRB blanks are not bad at all. Just limited models. Get Bit had a similar line with more models . Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Well I just ordered a kit from mudhole, can't wait to get started. This is the kit I got. http://www.mudhole.com/Brandon-Lester-Custom-Bass-Fishing-Rod-Kit Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted March 30, 2016 Super User Posted March 30, 2016 Good luck man. Take your time, and don't be afraid to unwrap and start over. Your first build couldn't possibly look worse than mine. It's good practice stripping one down and starting over. That's what I tell myself anyway. 1 Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted March 31, 2016 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted March 31, 2016 There are very few rods I build where I don't re-wrap at least one guide... Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted March 31, 2016 Super User Posted March 31, 2016 On 3/29/2016 at 2:24 PM, .ghoti. said: You think the Bait Monkey is tough? Wait till you meet the Lathe Monkey. And his big, ugly uncle the Shop Gorilla. Oh, the lathe monkey is one bad dude and so is his buddy Chuck. They both have a few of my paychecks!! 1 Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 I'm sure ill be selling off my rods to build new ones once i get rolling 1 Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted April 7, 2016 Super User Posted April 7, 2016 On 3/31/2016 at 8:20 PM, S Hovanec said: Oh, the lathe monkey is one bad dude and so is his buddy Chuck. They both have a few of my paychecks!! LOL. Thanks to you, I think I have as much money in chucks as I have in my lathe. And it was money well spent. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted April 7, 2016 Super User Posted April 7, 2016 22 minutes ago, .ghoti. said: LOL. Thanks to you, I think I have as much money in chucks as I have in my lathe. And it was money well spent. Lol. The last chuck I bought was only $20 less than I paid for my lathe!! Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted April 8, 2016 Super User Posted April 8, 2016 22 hours ago, S Hovanec said: Lol. The last chuck I bought was only $20 less than I paid for my lathe!! I should have thought a bit before posting that. I actually have more in chucks than in the lathe. 1 Quote
curtis9 Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Have any of you ever taken the classes mudhole teaches, seem reasonably inexpensive. Curious if they are worth the money, or if you tube is as good? Quote
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