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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 04-27-2011, 08:54 AM   #1
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For one rod just get a wide box and cut V grooves on both sides and wrap the rod by hand.

I have the best setup available and i still do a lot of hand wrapping. yes its nice to have the power when you can use it but half the guides are so small its easy just to spin the rod between your fingers. Underwraps are easier with power but again they are certainly doable by hand.

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Old 04-28-2011, 10:33 AM   #2
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Good info guys thanks. I think I will rig somthing temporary like SH suggests.

I do have a slow motor for drying etc...and its on a bracket I can just screw to my work bench.

I saw a kit on Mudhole for build like 1 or 2 rods. It has the epoxy, thread sealants and stuff.
Just need the parts. (butt seat etc...)

The stick I want to make is a spin for tuna.
Calstar has some super blanks, but its hard to figure out which one to order from mudhole or merrick. Soooooo many....

I want 7-8 foot and strong as hell. Got to do some research

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