First Build

[Jmeyers]

Hey guys -

Just finished up my first rod today. For some reason I had some problems keeping the epoxy from sliding down the threads to the guide when it was drying. Thinking maybe it was a little uneven when i set it on the dryer but it turned out alright I thought.

Let me know what ya think...

[c0untryf1sh3r]

Excellent Jmeyers, I like the blue wrap with the green accent, its something different. What kind of wood did you use for the handle? What kind of blank did you use?

[Jmeyers]

The handle is Cedar, It's a little heavier but fine for and ice rod. The blank is a 36" I bought from a local dealer that get's his supply from Batson. Not sure what my next build will be but I have another ice rod in the works.

[Brad B]

Jon,

was that the solid carbon blank or the hollow graphite blank. how long did you make it.

Brad

[Jmeyers]

it's a total of 36" from the end of the butt to the tip. it will make a nice walleye/pike rod I think, I made it out of the hollow graphite.

[Brad B]

it will be good for outside on the ice but in a shack it will be too long. I personally like to stay at 28 inches or under for a inside the shack rod. my favorite length is 26 inches. I built my first ice rod at 26 and then the second one I did at 28. the wood handle was 25 3/4". I am going to pair the 28 inch with a HT ice rigger in place of a traditional tip up(only will do this on warmer days) for pike and catfish.

[Jmeyers]

Yea it will be a little long for the porty, I plan to cut my next one down a little farther around 28" so we will see how that one goes