05-02-2009, 04:34 AM
I agree it can be fun and very special. My hubby has built several, mostly glass and all FLY rods. I am building a bamboo right now off a Payne Taper but that is another story.
You WILL need a turner. You can take a box and cut a V in it to turn the rod while wrapping, but for smooth coat a motor is a must.
As far as wrapping under guides, I have seen allot of BIG game rods with that and as mentioned, to keep from cutting in, but if you are thinking a Trout, bass, crappie, etc. I don't think you need to, but that is just me. I know the light spinning outfit I had built years ago didn't. It was wrapped the same as a Fly Rod, just bigger guides.
That catalog does have some fancy ideas and that could be allot of fun.
As far as cork, I agree it is the way to go, but in the same breath, GOOD cork is getting harder and harder to find. Looks good at first then pieces start falling out.
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You WILL need a turner. You can take a box and cut a V in it to turn the rod while wrapping, but for smooth coat a motor is a must.
As far as wrapping under guides, I have seen allot of BIG game rods with that and as mentioned, to keep from cutting in, but if you are thinking a Trout, bass, crappie, etc. I don't think you need to, but that is just me. I know the light spinning outfit I had built years ago didn't. It was wrapped the same as a Fly Rod, just bigger guides.
That catalog does have some fancy ideas and that could be allot of fun.
As far as cork, I agree it is the way to go, but in the same breath, GOOD cork is getting harder and harder to find. Looks good at first then pieces start falling out.
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