Winter Rod Building Projects

[rodmaker]

Have you purchased everything??

[MW AL]

mrfish,

sure could. your only 10 minutes away. slide over to downtown Prior Lake and look us up.

Al

[mrfish1991]

No i need to research and buy everything...im hoping tor a pretty nice amount of cash for my 18th b-day and hopefully i will have enough to buy nice components for he rod

Im thinking something like:

6'6" medium with a med-fast to fast tip

Nothing fancy in terms of guides

Natural cork handle with the classic style seat

I really want the wrapping to stand out from everything else out there

It would be used mostly for trolling lindy rigs for eyes but probably will see some bass and sunfish action

[mrfish1991]

And im sorry for somewhat stealing this post from everyone that acully has a winter rod project they are working on

[upnorth]

mrfish,

Here is a link to a how to for a butt wrap that I put together a while back. Believe that would make your custom rod stand out from the rest.

How to butt wrap

[rodmaker]

What is your budget???. St. Croix legend Elite, or G. Loomis IMX would be the way to go. If you have the room in your boat, go with a 7 ft rod.

[mrfish1991]

St.Criox is probably the upper end of my budget and 7' is just too much rod for me.

Upnorth...that was an amazing wrap you did on that rod

[upnorth]

I Just finished a Rainshadows RX7 ISB822.5 6'10" medium power fast action that would probably fit the bill pretty darn good for you. Rainshadow blanks will probably give you the best bang for your buck compared to the other upper end rod blanks.

I know Midwest Rod and Reel carries those blanks.

[rodmaker]

Check into some of the St. Croix blanks. They make some nice 6'6" blanks, all price ranges, depending what you want to make.

[rodmaker]

Thanks for your e-mail. I'll have to look into those Rainshadow blanks and see how they compare to a IMX.

[mrfish1991]

That rainshadow rx7 blank looks like a perfect match for my first custom rod

And it has a very reasonable pricetag on it too...thanks for the info upnorth. I might have to give them a call after my birthday

[upnorth]

mrfish, as you start your project and need and help, come on back in here and I am sure someone can answer your questions.

[rodmaker]

There is alot of knowledge on rod building here. Tap into it for sure.

If it were me building my first rod, I would go to a place and get the one on one help/ work and learn from them. Just makes it easier,and they will show you things you wouldn't think to ask. It's a fun way to spend an eve or afternoon. That way if you think you will build more, you can always build your own shop at home.

I don't have the room to do this , so I always build mine there. It is relaxing taking an afternoon off of work and doing this.

[rodmaker]

Just got a friend of mine , Wyane to build a St. Ctoix Legend Elite 7 ft ML. Nice rod for rigging & live bait rod.

[A.W.Wolfram]

What....No one is building anything?

I find it hard to Believe.

[rodmaker]

I'll start a new topic something like new Spring rods for 2009.

[bemidjibasser]

Still working on the two new Croix's... a 7'0 HF Avid and a 7'11" big gulp LT. They are both getting micro guides and already have the rf lite seats glued on them. I also have a 6'6"mhf shikarii blank to finish for a buddy... handle and seat are glued on this one as well. I need more time in the shop, but the fish are biting too good to sit inside...

[A.W.Wolfram]

Spring is right around the corner.

What open water rods are you guys working on?

I sure am getting the itch for warmer weather and some open water.

[unfrozen]

Hey Andy,

I just finished one guys ISB843 with the micros but not spiral wrapped. I've also got a couple bass sticks for a local guy, one for topwaters and crankbaits and another for jigging and maybe carolina rigging. I've still got that 3 piece blank if you're interested in it.

Still have to build myself something with those microwave guides that we got from Billy.

[randerson]

I'm working on a White MHX Frog blank that I started last summer that I got frustrated on with the Syncork handle but now I would like to finish it up before its too late.

[Dutch55406]

I want to build my brother in law a walleye jigging rod to use on Mille Lacs

What’s a decent blank that won’t break the bank? ($100 max)

I read through some old posts and was thinking maybe a Batson XSW68MX? I see there on sale for $65 online.

Thanks

[unfrozen]

That is a super nice blank for walleye fishing. I'd be very curious where you found one for that price.

[Dutch55406]

Chad

check you're Email

[unfrozen]

Thanks Glen!

[clKiekhafer]

Word is out now!