Introducing the new Custom Rod Building Forum

[wicklundrh]

Many people asked for it and Slab promptly delivered.

You can find the new forum under the revised "Jig Tying, Lure Making, DIY Forum"

Or by utilizing this link:
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/rod-building-forum/

If you are not currently involved in rod building but are interested in this hobby, feel free to come on board and start a thread! There is hundreds of years of experience and everyone is willing to help you take that next step in getting involved in a new hobby and building your first fishing rod. Be warned though, once you start, it becomes very addicting.

If you have questions about a specific rod action, componant, or any general questions of interest, go ahead and stop on by. I'm sure there are many people willing to help!

[Slab]

Thanks Rich. I have one of the wonderful rods you made. There's only one problem with it, I feel it's too nice to use? One of a kind, so I rarely use it. I especially don't let anyone else use it! lol

[wicklundrh]

I have a few of them that I know what is at stake if I break them but.... I built them to use.

FYI: That rod has a lifetime warranty!

["D"]

Rich, you are a man's man. You can and do it all. I'm gonna have to find you a superman shirt. "D"

[crp4570]

Thanks to you and Slab. While I haven’t the urge to build one l really enjoy reading and listening to anything related to rod building.

[KyTyer]

I have never built one but very interested in hearing about it also.I will be checking out the posts.

[skeetbum]

I’ve seen some extraordinary rods that were built on the kitchen table. I’m excited to see what folks will come up with. I’ve done a few of my own but nothing like the components that are available today.

[M R Dux]

Thanks for your help Rich.

I built some rods in the late 70s when it was impossible to find bass "Flipping Sticks". Used Fenwick blanks and probably had $200 in each after I bought all the toys to do them. 7 1/2 " pool que was what I ended up with. Hated them. Stuck them in a corner for years till we sold them in a yard sale (another story there for later).

[wicklundrh]

We already have a few threads started, an article on understanding action, and a sticky page to show off some of your work. I can't wait to see the work that some of your guys have done on some fishing rods.

There is already one rod posted that I KNOW "D" would love!

[RiceRocket]

Great addition ,I have lots of equipment that need Work LOL RR