I have never built a rod and was wondering why folks would build versus buy off the shelf?
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I have never built a rod and was wondering why folks would build versus buy off the shelf?
Have you ever smelled the epoxy?? :shock:
Just kidding! To answer your question with a question ... What is the appeal of fishing for you? Doesn't your local grocery store sell fish?
It is pleasurable ... relaxing, rewarding, challenging, etc. There is NOTHING like catching a fish on a rod you built, unless you catch it on a rod you built with a fly or lure that you crafted.
TJ -
I can build any quality of blank that I want, using the components of my choice, and configured the way I see as best, whether that is lighter, full custom, or durable. When it is completely finished, I have a rod that costs less than a comparable quality rod that is better in whatever aspects that I deem most important, (if not all of the above). Besides, I REALLY like Dan Craft and Batson products, and you can't buy them in a store.
I personally find a lot of satisfaction catching a fish using as much homemade equipment as possible. That means rod, leader, flies, and anything else I can do myself. That can be taken to any length you want. Preformed grips or turn your own? Std reel seats or custom wood or cork? And I can build a rod that looks great and shows craftsmanship that mass produced factory rods will never give you.
And, before I forget, have you smelled the epoxy? Almost as nice as Hoppe's No. 9. :lol:
I do it because I would never buy a $350 rod that I can build for $100. I'm just flat out too cheap to spend that kind of money on myself. Besides, I, like some others here, like the smell of epoxy, Tru Oil and Hoppes No. 9 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I also like to see just what my limits are, and so far I figured that I have no limits to what I can do when I put my mind to it. When I go to my final reward, my friends (both of them) will have lots to talk about.Quote:
Originally Posted by TyroneFly
Here's a 9-1/2" blugill caught on a Dan Craft 1wt rod with all titanium hardware that I built, and a fly i tied. Pure satisfaction in knowing I have accomplished something with my own hands and my God-given talent. I try to never disappoint God (just in case). The rod is worth over $300 and I built it for $100.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1wt-060907.jpg
Joe
short of long ramblings ..........
WHAT THEY SAID ..... :D
Not just the epoxy. Nothing like the smell of Boo when you open the tube.
all of the above plus I love the smell of a freshly varnished piece of boo to fish with. And the fumes don't really affect you that much that much that much that much that much that much that much
Smells like I'm going to have to get me some 'boo! 8)
Here"s another reason that hasn't been mentioned yet . If you fish in really cold weather , building a rod with really big guides helps minimize ice build-up ( so they say ). I havn"t tried it yet , but hope to in the near future .
I enjoy working with my hands. The cost savings is not usually that great, the pleasure is in the crafting of it and they joy of working with something you built.
jed