First Rod

[JasonGotaProblem]

If that's your second one you're a faster learner than me. Well done.

[Mjg378]

Down Another rabbit hole.  I've built fishing rods for both my sons and a couple more for me now.    My wife said where's mine?  Well,  That's all it took.
I can get her out on the water every couple years for half a day.  The seas have to be forecast for just about flat calm! So might not get a lot of use but that's ok.
She wanted University of Georgia colors.
That's her reel she likes for bottom fishing in the Gulf.  Sealine 400 with Bryan's 5 stack and Alan's handle. 

[Mjg378]

[Hardy Boy]

They all look great. Nice work.

Todd

[Swami805]

Nice looking rods, you've got it down

[jgp12000]

Wow! That makes me want to start building.Do you mind listing your building equipment if you have time,I have a cardboard mudhole rig,I can't see building a rod with it,My fingers go to sleep after just one guide,cubital tunnel had surgery now back like it was.Impressive work for 1st rods!

[JasonGotaProblem]

Wow! That makes me want to start building.Do you mind listing your building equipment if you have time,I have a cardboard mudhole rig,I can't see building a rod with it,My fingers go to sleep after just one guide,cubital tunnel had surgery now back like it was.Impressive work for 1st rods!

Unless you're trying to start a business one guide per day will still get you to a finished rod eventually

[Mjg378]

Wow! That makes me want to start building.Do you mind listing your building equipment if you have time,I have a cardboard mudhole rig,I can't see building a rod with it,My fingers go to sleep after just one guide,cubital tunnel had surgery now back like it was.Impressive work for 1st rods!

I bought the mud hole building kit.  I did wait till it was on sale. I've found it has worked well for me.  The one with the Hand Rod Wrapper and the Drying Motor with Rod Support. Keeps the rod nice and stable.  The thread spool tensioner started to splinter (fiberglass?) so I wrapped it with tape. Seems to be ok but I'm sure I'll buy some replacements for it. I set up a building area in my boys room (they no longer use) with a long portable table. Yes my hand does get tired.  The nice thing like Jason said, is I can close the door and com3 back later.

[MACflyer]

Nice work Mike.

[happyhooker]

There is a lot of satisfaction in building a rod right.  And, those all look so good!

Frank

[JasonGotaProblem]

Great work on the rod. Forgot to say that on my previous post.

[steelfish]

nice work, I like your inlays on the guide wraps on your last rod