Rod tying classes around St.Cloud Mn?

[Garett Svir]

Does anyone know of a rod building class around central Mn? I've wanted to build one for some time, but am wondering how to get started.

[rushing]

Building a functional rod really isn't hard. Find yourself a cheap rod kit. Check out some books from the library and use the internet. You can learn anything you want to know. Your first rods might suck but you'll get better each build.

[upnorth]

Go to search and then advanced chose this forum and search for classes going back 3 years and you will find some info.

But like rushing said the basics are not that hard and with some reading and a couple cheap kits you will get the hang of it. Biggest things is attention to detail.

[Hardyboy]

Lake Lady Custom rods search him on the web he is located at Breezy Point and does weekend long classes. Very good and you can come home with a complete rod you built that doesnt suck !

[Carpenter]

+1 on lakelady rods. I took his class this spring and have made 5 rods since. Call kris, you won't be disappointed.

[Garett Svir]

Thanks guys. I'll check out Lake Lady Rods!

[Brad B]

there is a guy by the name of Gary Wicks that does a one day (8:30AM to 3PM) class in monticello. he does this once or twice a year. his next class is on December 10th. you sign up for throught the community education office. he charges $20 plus cost of the rod kit of choice($80 to $150). I don't expect much from it but I figured I would take a chance and register for it. if nothing else I will just end up with a kit and hire one of the custom builders I know to finish it for me if I don't get anything from his class.

[Mike Wallace]

I went to one of Gary's classes a couple years ago. He does a great job of showing you how to build a rod effectively. It was a great start and better for me than reading a book on it.

[bobbymalone]

+1 for Gary Wicks. Took a community ed class he taught a few years ago, helped a bunch.

sure you can learn how to do things by reading books and watching you tube, but it's sure nice to have somebody around that can demonstrate or help you through the process.

[Brad B]

it's nice to hear positive things about his class. now I am looking forward to it even more.

[bobbymalone]

yeah it was good. He's a super nice guy too.

Wife and I took the class. Unfortunately, I managed to break the rod I built there though Shut the @#%#^ car door on it...

He gave us business cards after the class and my wife went over to his house and built a custom rod for her dad for father's day. She said his wife came down to his basement rod shop while she was building with a tray of cookies and glass of milk LOL.

Now, I'm set up to build at home, but I have to thank Gary for showing me the ropes on my first build.

[Brad B]

what town is he from. must be in the area.

[GFNER]

He lives on CR/Anoka border. GREAT guy. You'll have a great time. I took his class this past spring and finished my rod up at his house.He'll always welcome you to work on rods in his home.Always intended to build another at his house but just ran out of time, will probobly take his class again when he has another around here. Good luck.

[tom_guy]

I have purchased many rods from Gary, they are great rods and he is a great guy.

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[Bobb-o]

Garret, I will bring in a couple rod building catalogs to work and we can design a rod for ya, and then i will teach ya how to build it.