Photo Tutorial - How NOT To Build A Fishing Rod

[AgriHawg]

I'm spending the day in the shop assembling a 6' lightweight spinning rod. I'll be sure to chronicle my misadventure here.

Im starting with a custom spinning rod kit I purchased from Cabela's a couple of years ago.

[Cray]

I'm sure it will turn out fine.

[Buckrub]

Don't see a single thing wrong yet!!!

Make me one!

[AgriHawg]

I've got the rear handle epoxied on & the arbors for the real seat placed as well. Once the epoxy has hardened I'll attach the reel seat. Unfortunately the epoxy that came with the kit is one hour epoxy, so I've got some waiting to do. Guess I'll do some cleaning in the shop while I wait. Plus, I need to see if I can build a rod dryer so the rod finish will dry smooth.

[AgriHawg]

Note to self....don't use the epoxy that comes with the kit....it doesn't harden. (Shop is warm, completely mixed, proper ratio)

[Scrapper]

[AgriHawg]

After a break of a few hours to help a friend lay out where his house is gonna go on his property, I'm back to work on the rod. The reel seat & fore grip are now in position.

[McCrappie]

[VaCrappieMan]

Looking good keep it going

[AgriHawg]

Hmmm.....seems like I've done something wrong. Time to go home for supper. To be continued tomorrow.