05-01-2009, 03:29 PM
Mudhole is where I get all my supplies. One thing you should look for is a rod turner. You can build a cheap one or look around town for some one who has one for rent. Ski's use to rent them, Jimmy's may also. That will make things much easier. A rod dryer will help also, so look to see if they have those for rent or they may be part of the turner. Just follow the directions and you should be fine. Watch the videos on Mudhole. They will explain everything you need to know. Building a rod is quite fun and interesting. I built my first rod last Christmas for my sister in law. It is a TFO 5wt 4 pc 9'. This is how it turned out.
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Since then I have built 4 more rods and have 2 more in the works. I am working on a 8wt steelhead rod and a 3wt for panfish and brookies. EBAY is another place to get parts, especially some no name china IM6 fly rods. I have a few 4 and 7 piece rods that I built just for packing on my bike or to throw behind the seat of the car or truck. If they get broke, I am not out much, but they do work great. Good luck and have fun.
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Since then I have built 4 more rods and have 2 more in the works. I am working on a 8wt steelhead rod and a 3wt for panfish and brookies. EBAY is another place to get parts, especially some no name china IM6 fly rods. I have a few 4 and 7 piece rods that I built just for packing on my bike or to throw behind the seat of the car or truck. If they get broke, I am not out much, but they do work great. Good luck and have fun.
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