Whatever you make will become your favorite rod! Have fun!
Ron
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Whatever you make will become your favorite rod! Have fun!
Ron
A year or so ago I purchased a Tradition 3wt fly rod kit from Hook and Hackle. The kit came with everything to build the rod including a reamer for the cork handle. I really love that rod! Is it "top end?" No but I'm happy with it.
They have these kits in 5wt (according to their site) for around $73 for a 4-piece or around $100 for a 7pc pack rod.
My suggestion would be to buy this kit and build the rod. Whether you end up liking the rod or not, you won't be out a ton of money and then you can decide if you like building rods or not. You'll end up with a rod < $100 and then you can decide if you want to pursue rodbuilding further.
I agree with Steve ;-)
Actually, I used the Tradition 5 weight on the Madison River last August. My wife likes it better than the $250 blank she has on her rod.
Ron
I've never built a fly rod but I did sit in on a discussion with Ron from H &H about Project Healing Waters that then moved into rod building last week and I think that building a rod will be my next project after I finish learning how to tan a few rabbit skins and raccoons for tying. I know they don't need to be tanned... I just wanted to learn how to do it. :)
Here's my question. Is it better for a beginner to start with a two piece rod or is a 4 piece more difficult to build or does the number of pieces make any difference at all?
I have a few rod building books reserved from the local library that should help answer questions like this, but they won't be in for a couple days.
Thanks
Roy
My personnal opion is start with a 2 piece. requires less wrapping is all. keep in mind that at every ferrule you have to wrap thead to support it. a 4 piece rod can be a little tricky with the guide placement as well. Until you have done at least one rod I would start with a 2 piece. Others may not agree but that is my 2 cents on the subject
how do you tan the hides I hink that would be interesting.
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I really like my Tradition 3wt. I built a rod late last summer on the RX7+ 5pc blank you have on special and almost wished I'd ordered the 5wt Tradition instead.
CDPaul:
I answered your question via PM so not to highjack this thread.
Roy.
When you are done shaping the top of the guide feet make sure that you give the bottom a pass or two. Remove all burrs until the bottom is smooth. You don't want to engrave the blank with every cast, as over time it's possible to break the blank and you don't want to break the bank buying another blank. Sorry about the poetry ;)