This is a guide on building and custom-wrapping a fishing rod for the average joe. Begin by selecting a rod blank. Considerations are category ( freshwater or saltwater ), type ( conventional{baitcaster} or...
In this guide, I will show you how to make a simple wrap for rod guides. This technique applies for all sorts of rods.Step 1) For heavier action rods such as saltwater rods, an underwrap is highly recommended...
While ALL rods sold today are built by hand one by one, nothing out there comes close to a custom rod handmade especially by you. Even though a rod is just a tool to catch fish, it is the same as a custom...
This explanation of the rod blank 'Spining Concept' will help you find the proper side of the rod to place your rod guides when building your custom rod.Spining the blank; this simple process has caused much...
In this guide, I will try to show you how to wrap a basic Chevron pattern. This is a rod I built for a friend of mine. Step 1: First begin with the underwrap. In this wrap I used a blue metallic size A thread....
When choosing the size for the winding check, it is important to always choose a size that will fit snuggly. Unlike metal winding checks that need to be exact, vinyl winding checks can...
If you are new to the wonderful world of rod building, then you may have some questions (or not) about thread size and type for your rod building project. In this guide I will discuss some topics regarding...
Sometimes I get customers who want a special custom rod, GOOD, CHEAP, and FAST. I am sure that if you build enough you will come across some of those people.After over 15 years of rod building, here is my...