I don't build to sell. I don't tie flies not to sell. When I buy a factory rod selling it is the last thing on my mind. I do it because I like the rod or enjoy the activity of building something special that nobody has it is mine alone unique. I do it cause it's fun.

Buying factory made fishing equipment is not an investment so fi that's on your mind maybe you should not. That stuff is going to drop in value imediately. At least when you build you're spending about half plus your time. So the way I see it is your initial loss in value is very low. Granted you may never be able to sell it for what the retail of the factory built, but you would most likely get what you spent on parts. Your time is written of to entertainment.

But as I said I don't build to sell If I accumulate too many rods I may donate some to boy scouts or pass them on to my family. JMHO

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Be the heron!
Mike