Introducing the new Custom Rod Building Forum

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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!

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

Congrats and Thanks.
Great Addition

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Thank you slab for adding this. Been on the fence about build my own for a while. Just not understanding the rod selection process, and not wanting to end up with a broom stick with guides to fish for crappie....

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Originally Posted by Jamesdean

Thank you slab for adding this. Been on the fence about build my own for a while. Just not understanding the rod selection process, and not wanting to end up with a broom stick with guides to fish for crappie....

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I posted an article about rod action yesterday. It explains the different types of action and also shows illistration of what a specific action will do on different weight rods.

Feel free to pose a question out there regarding any questions you might have relating to rod selection. When building custom rods, we get very specific regarding the intent or purpose the rod is going to be built for.

Thanks Love it great info!! Fishing Rods,fishing poles are like shoes.No two are a like have to try them on to see if the fit'
Thanks Really enjoying.

Thank you for the reply wicklundrh. As I think I said, I am new to this, and have thought of it for a while. My confusion on the blank selection comes from the info pages on the blanks, like where it says what weight lures or line to use. I fish mainly with the 1/32 to 1/16 oz heads with from 2 to 8 lb lines. I am interested in making a 9' to 12' 2pc rods for crappie fishing/ panfish fishing. Occasionally it would be used with light weight slip floats. What rods would you suggest in the low to mid price range. I would be making these for myself, not to sell and like to say, "hey I made this myself, and was able to catch fish with it". Kind of a pride thing. Any suggestions would help.
I have read where some have used fly rod blanks to make the longer poles for light weight fishing but there again, I really don't know where to start, and don't want to throw money,( which is in short supply right now ) away on something that wont work. Thank you again for any help and suggestions. And I did read your thread yesterday and it helped a lot, thank you for that. Eric, AKA "jamesdean".

All, I just posted a new article entitled "How to get Started".

I do not go in to detail on how to build a rod but rather provide you will a list of tools, locations to purchase those tools, and photographs of the tools needed in order to get started in the hobby. I also provide a link to a YouTube series that I reccommend to anyone looking to get started.

Eric,
I'll try and answer your questions over in that forum!