RL;
Joe's got it right. My first rod was an IM6 9' 3 wgt. kit from H&H for about $70.00 (Includes shipping).
Now I'm building a 6'6" 2 wgt from H&H that was about 40 bucks!
I use a mouse trap for a tensioner. 2 for 2 bucks. I'll send you a photo.
A small can of Acetone and Denatured Alcohol some tooth picks and 1/4" masking tape.
I mix my glues in butter tub lids.
I'll see if flytier still has the rod building video. It's been traveling a lot!

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I feel more like I do now than I did when I got here!

Cactus AKA "Lucky Dog (Pirate Name)"