well....first attempt

[MrHunters]

the other thing i will pay more attention to next time is keeping both sides of the guide even. for some reason i didnt think that was important this time around

[MiKeYGruBTaIL]

i remember my first rod!! wait untill you fish that thing and hook up its a great feeling.Try next time to double wrap the overwrap it would eliminate the gaps you have or any imperfections. by the way great job

[beamie]

That's a nice start for a first rod.

Is that size D thread over D thread? If so an A underwrap will make the D overwrap go on easier. Did you use a burnishing tool after you wrapped it? That will move the threads a bit and hide some of the gaps.

As far as keeping the wrap even on both sides it isn't easy on that type of guide since the guide is not symetrical. One foot is longer than the other and if you extend the wrap the same distance beyond the foot it will always be different. No one will notice though except you.

I bet you can't wait to start the next rod. It is an addictive winter hobby.

[junkmansj]

Catching your first fish on a Rod you built yourself is Great feeling,To catch a Large fish first time out is Priceless

The photo is ov a 60# -49" Blk Drumfish I caught off the Beach here in Cape May on the Rod in the photo. That was the First trip for that rod
I just stripped and rebuilt it!