Rod building?

[bassfshin24]

Does anyone build their own bass rods? I am thinking about buying a rod building kit from Mudhole and start buying the MHX blanks and building my own rods. I've heard they are absolutely amazing and at a pretty reasonable price. I think it would be a fun hobby to have but just not sure how much time it takes to build one rod. I typically don't like to spend more than $120-$130 on a rod so these would be perfect. 

[Deitz Dittrich]

Ive built a few over the years.. Whats nice is you end up getting EXACTLY what you want.  However, I really dont feel  you actually save any money.. Just from my own exp.

[bassfshin24]

I've been tempted to go to one of Thorne Brothers rod building class to see how it's done. I guess I don't mind spending the $100-$130. It would probably pretty satisfying when you complete the project. 

[JP Z]

I am actually taking a class here in March locally and going to build myself a 7'6" Flipping stick.  Quite a bit more with the class and all but I think it will be fun.  I would steer you away from Mudhole, as far as sites there are far better ones out there.

[bassfshin24]

Good to know JP Z. What are some of the other sites? 

[JP Z]

Sent you a PM sir.

[LindellProStaf]

I went to a night class at the local high school and built a rod a few years ago.  It is by far my favorite rod.  It is a St. Croix blank and I got it from Cabelas.  The complete kit.  Look for a rotisserie motor.  They are what the instructor uses for when you put the clear glue on the string so it keeps turning and the glue (epoxy) turns out even.  He finds them at garage sales and gets them cheap for the classes.  I agree it was about $120 from what I remember.  Not cheap but man I love that rod....