Rod building book?

[ZaQ]

Do you guys suggest a book to buy? Do you have one that helped you? I see several but would like your opinion! Thanks!

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[Bait O' Eggs]

Zaq
first of all, I like the new signature, it fits you.

I tied my first pole with a paperback instruction sheet I got from the anglers workshop that was about 8 pages long.

[ZaQ]

That is a helluva drive to get a pamphlet. I am going over to Barnes this afternoon, gonna take a look there. Thanks Bait!



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[Scarecrow]

ZaQ, Dale P. Clemens wrote a book entitled "The New ADVANCED CUSTOM ROD BUILDING" an excellent book that tells in detail the rod making process. Also tells in DETAIL about the different custom wrap designs. Very good solid information. You can get as involved as you want with it, from beginner to professional.

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Bob G.

[Bait O' Eggs]

Zaq
I was looking around the internet and found this web page which has step by step instructions for building a rod. I only skimmed the article but the 12 pages looks about what I had when I built my first pole. Free instructions alway rank high on my list. Near the bottom of the page is a link to rod building.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/

[This message has been edited by Bait O' Eggs (edited 11-12-2000).]

[Salmonslayer2]

Hi Zaq I sell books and you can check them out on my web site. I also have NEW ADVANCED CUSTOM ROD BUILDING on an Ebay auction. I have a video that sell good called CUSTOM ROD BUILDING & WRAPPING. I can give you a discount if you want a book or video. now.BUILDINGhttp://www.galaxymall.com/stores/outdoors/ http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...ndexURL=0&rd=1

[smilesforu]

Here is a link to rod building basic instructions I built. Been building rods for over 20 years and the basics haven't changed....just the components.
In the old days it was the only way to get a no cold spot handle. We use to cut the metal reel seats and custom fit cork over the hood.
http://www.steelheader.net/Rodbuilding/rod_building.htm

Tight Lines


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Marty M
Steelheader.net

[ZaQ]

Thanks Marty, that is what I needed. Time to head up to Woodland!

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[SailCat]

ZaQ-

You can 'head up to Woodland' from your keyboard: http://www.rodcrafters.com/

~Michael T.

[Osprey]

Marty I'm seriously considering building a spinning rod,my problem is haven't seena reel seat that I like,I want one thats covered by cork or has the blank exposed like my series one,do you know of such a critter?.....thanks Os

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[smilesforu]

I am not familiar with a reel seat with a through blank. One could be made easily with alittle cutting and dremmeling. Easy to do just takes a little more work, but worth the effort to get what you want.

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Marty M
Steelheader.net

[TH]

Weibe makes a blank exposed reel seats. If you can't find them let me know and I can send you one. The run $6-$9 depending on what size you want.
"just a side note, make sure you have the right rear cork for that reel seat, the rear cork is cut with an angle.... this allows the blank to go through the thinest section of the cork."

you may contact me if you have any further questions.

TH www.thcustomrods.com