Anyone into building their own rods? Specifically an ice rod. I was thinking it would be a fun hobby and was thinking about starting with an ice rod. Any favorite blanks? Kits?
I built rods for over 30 yrs..Its fun hobby. Ice rods would be a great starting place.
Mudhole.com Will get you started.
I built several dozen a year for laker fishing over the last 5 years. Short, “ice” length rods cut and built for 20-50 pound fish. They’re pretty easy compared to the one or two fly rods I build each year. Yes, Mudhole.com is the place to start. A basic ice rod would be as simple as you get.
There’s some guys on here who have more artistic rod-building talent than I’ll ever have.
Thanks for the post and topic, been interested in it myself… Thanks J
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Anyone into building their own rods? Specifically an ice rod. I was thinking it would be a fun hobby and was thinking about starting with an ice rod. Any favorite blanks? Kits?
I use this place they have some good How To Videos
you can call them and get help