Rod Building Questions [Archive]

pearl

01-01-2003, 05:21 PM

I have a 10 1/2 foot graphite blank that I would like to have built.

Can any of you ifishers recommend a reputable rod builder in the PDX metro area ?

graemlins/1zhelp.gif Thanks, Pearl

Drachir

01-01-2003, 05:28 PM

Get a hold of Bait O' Eggs (Roy) he does some rod building in his spare time. He does a great job!! :wink:

Jettin' Fool

01-01-2003, 09:10 PM

Check your private messages.....

Fool :cool:

Smily

01-01-2003, 09:28 PM

Hi Pearl,

Any chance you would be interested in building it yourself? It's not that hard. I built my first one about a month ago and getting ready to do another. It's alot of fun as well as gettting to customize yourself. Do talk to Bait of eggs. He know all the ins and outs of it.

:smile: Smily :smile:

Trophy

01-01-2003, 10:37 PM

Yeah, I agree that building it yourself would be a good option. However, you get better at rodbuilding as you gain experience, so you might want to first build a 'snoopy rod' first before embarking on your favorite rod.

Trophy

01-01-2003, 10:39 PM

BTW where did you get a blank that length? Do you know where I can get a quality graphite blank in 11 to 12 ft. range (no noodle rod stuff)?

SandySteel

01-02-2003, 12:00 AM

I recommend Jerry Bouyear of The Rod Shop. He's just a small one man business who builds terrific rods.

[ 01-02-2003, 10:44 AM: Message edited by: Pete ]

Fish Finder

01-02-2003, 10:05 AM

Brian at Mt. Hood Custom Rods in Estacada. I've got a few rods done form him and I like his work.

Ramstrong

01-02-2003, 10:17 AM

Trophy,

ISA1355F 11'3" 2 10-25 5/8-2 1/2 .705 5.0 Mod Med/Hvy
ISA1446F 12' 2 15-30 3/4-3 .700 5.5 Mod Hvy

Are those what you're looking for. If so, these are Rainshadow blanks. I've got a 1446 on my wish list prior to the fraser in August next year.

Firedog

01-02-2003, 10:55 AM

BOE gives classes and also builds rods or you could check with Gary over at Great American Tackle I know he also does classes, not sure if he is building rods or not.You could check with both of them on a price for both a class and to have it built. Anglers workshop does nice work but they are spendy. Like mentioned before Mt. Hood Custom rods are nice also. You could probably ship it down to TH also and have him build it. Plenty of options :smile:

[ 01-02-2003, 10:57 AM: Message edited by: firedog ]

crabbait

01-02-2003, 03:02 PM

I just picked up a new power wrapper. Get the parts you need from Bait 'o Eggs and I will build it for you for material cost as long as you are not looking for decorative butt wraps.

I have done several in the last few weeks and no complaints!

Smily

01-02-2003, 08:32 PM

Okay, Okay, If Mr. Crabbait will wrap it for you, I'll do the fancy butt wrap for you. Just don't expect much. Also don't let me scribble on it for you and you'll be alright. I'll also need the disclaimer here Mr. Crabbait. :grin:

I can use the practice. Check out the pics. Remember this is my first attempt at rod building. But very very pleased with the outcome.
http://www.ifish.net/uploads/1122201.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/2123201.jpg

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/3824201.jpg

Note the scribbiling!! :shocked:
http://www.ifish.net/uploads/2425201.jpg

:smile: Smily :smile:

RogueFishr

01-02-2003, 09:09 PM

Hey great job Smily! :cheers: I have gone through all the information you turned me onto and will be starting my first rod very soon.

RF

ZaQ

01-02-2003, 09:39 PM

http://home.attbi.com/~zaq26/pics/basewrap1c.jpg
http://home.attbi.com/~zaq26/pics/plaid1.jpg
http://home.attbi.com/~zaq26/pics/plaid2.jpg

[ 01-02-2003, 09:47 PM: Message edited by: Just ZaQ ]

Jettin' Fool

01-02-2003, 09:55 PM

Here is my first attempt at a Salmon rod. Its a HS1023c Rainshadow.

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/3051211.jpg

I took BOE's class and have built 6 rods since August. I have 6 blanks waiting for some attention!! Gotta go!!

Fool :cool:

Trophy

01-02-2003, 09:56 PM

Ramstrong,

Yeah, those specifications are just what I'm looking for. Do you have the prices for them?

I'm planning on using the long rod for saltwater application, but sounds like you're in it for freshwater use. Tell me why you need something so long for freshwater?

novice

01-02-2003, 10:18 PM

Fool
I was staring at that box in your picture when I finally realized there was a rod on top of it :cheers:
novice

Jettin' Fool

01-03-2003, 09:52 PM

Novice,

that is my tackle box. It has everything I need in it :wink:

Fool

novice

01-03-2003, 10:58 PM

Fool
Another valuable tip for all the newbies......
Ditch the Plano...head for the Light!!! :grin:
novice

[ 01-03-2003, 10:59 PM: Message edited by: novice ]

Ramstrong

01-03-2003, 11:29 PM

novice, those rods are straight from the Rainshadow web page. I'm sure you could get it from either BOE or TH. They both do rainshadow. Those are canadian salmon rods. Perfect for bouncing on the Fraser.

Looks like we've got quite a few aspiring rod builders here.

ZaQ

01-04-2003, 05:06 AM

http://home.attbi.com/~zaq26/pics/franksrod.jpg

:cheers:

RogueFishr

01-04-2003, 07:43 AM

Nice work ZaQ :cheers:

RF

novice

01-04-2003, 09:17 AM

Ram
I've been waiting for Trav to hook me up with a TH rod. We got one for a retirement gift for a dear friend..... He used to be a diehard Lami man....Now a converted TH man.. Looking to make my conversion someday. :smile:
novice

Smily

01-04-2003, 09:27 AM

Nice Work Just Zaq and Jet'in fool. :cheers: That makes it all worth it when You get down to it and you see your work of ART in the end!!!! :grin: I can see that I was out doned here but wait till the next rod I build. I'll try to oooh ad awwwhh you then. Or further embarras myself.

:smile: Smily :smile:

TH

01-04-2003, 04:52 PM

Novice appears again... yet I never get an email!

What's up...

I tried to take a pic of Bryan's new rod (purple w/ gold inlay, you know once a pirate always a pirate.) .. he has completed his 6 week paternal leave and wants to fish..
pick a weekend that is good for you and we'll set it up! My treat!
Anyway.. redoing the website this week.. since there is little fishing.. Look for his picture..

The WF of the Millicoma has been good to us...! It has been an early morning fishery as of late? Not sure why, since there is plenty of color and H2O.

Talk to you later Bob.

Nice butt Zac
how in the word do your rod pics turn out?

[ 01-04-2003, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: TH ]

pearl

01-04-2003, 07:08 PM

THANKS FOR ALL THE RESPONSES AND HELP ON THIS ONE GUYS ! THERE ARE SOME PRETTY NICE RODS BEING WRAPPED.
HAVING WRAPPED 4 OF MY OWN RODS IN THE PAST ( TELEPHONE BOOK WITH A BRICK ON IT ) I JUST NEED TO GET THIS ONE DONE FAST. I WANT TO USE IT :dance: CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH TO MANY THINGS IN THE EVENINGS INCLUDING COACHING BASKETBALL, HELPING THE BOY SCOUT TROOP AND RUNNING A COUPLE OF KIDS ALL OVER THE COUNTY.
JETTIN FOOL YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO MEET ME AND RUB THAT ROD OF YOURS ON MY SILVER BULLET BOX TO GET THE SMELL OFF FROM THAT BOX FROM ST LOUIS. GREAT LOOKING ROD THOUGH.
THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED.

SEE YOU ON THE RIVER THIS WEEK AS THEY DROP INTO SHAPE.
PEARL

pearl

01-04-2003, 07:10 PM

THANKS FOR ALL THE RESPONSES AND HELP ON THIS ONE GUYS ! THERE ARE SOME PRETTY NICE RODS BEING WRAPPED.
HAVING WRAPPED 4 OF MY OWN RODS IN THE PAST ( TELEPHONE BOOK WITH A BRICK ON IT ) I JUST NEED TO GET THIS ONE DONE FAST. I WANT TO USE IT :dance: CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH TO MANY THINGS IN THE EVENINGS INCLUDING COACHING BASKETBALL, HELPING THE BOY SCOUT TROOP AND RUNNING A COUPLE OF KIDS ALL OVER THE COUNTY.
JETTIN FOOL YOUR GOING TO HAVE TO MEET ME AND RUB THAT ROD OF YOURS ON MY SILVER BULLET BOX TO GET THE SMELL OFF FROM THAT BOX FROM ST LOUIS. GREAT LOOKING ROD THOUGH.
THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED.

SEE YOU ON THE RIVER THIS WEEK AS THEY DROP INTO SHAPE.
PEARL