what do i need

[phatkid248]

besides all of the different components for the actual rod, what is every thing that i need to build a rod. Keep in mind that i have absolutely no idea of what goes into building a rod.

[white43]

If you can tie flies, which you can, you can wrap a rod. Basics? You'll need a rattail rasp to fit the cork handle. A roll of masking tape. A cardboard box that you'll cut corresponding V's into the left and right side. I used a fly tying thread bobbin and poked a hole into the base of the box and that worked just fine. Some folks like to put their thred into a little bowl then run it through a dictionairy to create tension. I went with the bobbin instead. My wife's grandfather gave us a very old rotissarie he used to do about seven chickens at one time. I use it to rotor my rod while the epoxy sets. works perfectly. I use little bushes I get for about a quarter from an auto parts supplier that folks use in soldering to apply my epoxy. Stiff and about the right width for a wrap. You can spends scads, but you can build one easily by making do. I built three rods before Wrangler loaned me a rod wrap thing he got at Cabelas for about $30 or so. It is way more convenient but you can make do very easily. Hope this helps. JGW

[AgMD]

Most of the things you will need you already have or are fairly incidental. Razor blades, sandpaper, masking tape, ruler etc. About the only unusual thing you will need is a rattail file to ream cork and reel seats to fit the blank and a file and/or stone to dress the guide feet. After you have made a few rods you will end up with a drying motor to turn the rod, winding jigs (store bought or home built), maybe a Dremel for all kinds of stuff, and all sorts of neat tools jigs and fixtures. You can absolutly build a rod ( and do a quality job of it too)without any of this stuff, but they can make the job easier and lets face it toys can be part of the fun.
AgMD