Lets build a rod!

[Stripercoast1]

I decided to move this to a thread all it's own.
In the coming days I will be getting a rod set up and wrapped in the style I do it. Some experianced rod builders may disagree with some of my methods. I am still stuck on some of the old school principles. My methods produce a rod that not only maximizes casting distance for the user, but excells at "fishability". that means the action is tuned for the fight. If the rod can't handle a fish, a cast beyond the horizon is worthless.
I will be building this rod and thread in the coming days, take a seat, sit back and relax, I'll show you a few things that might spur you to take up a very satifying hobby.

[Monty]

Great, I am looking forward to this thread. I may build a rod over the winter.

[bluesdude71]

Something I always wanted to try. Thanks for deciding to post it.

[i bd fossil]

Built a few rods many eons ago, want to get back in. Looking forward to the growth of this site.
Fossil on the side

[finchaser]

Been building rods since 1972 and presently do building and repairs for 2 shops. Got any questions give me a shout

[jigfreak]

I found an old rod with the posts missing up in my dad's attic. I want to try and repair it. Is there a specific measured amount of space between the posts? Any help is appreciated.