I'd say absolutely venture into rod building.
Remember that first pine shelf? Was a little shaky getting started and your best accomplishments came later. But that first project is probably still around, still being used somewhere, right?
If you want to begin with a Boo rod, you surely can. That's a matter of choice.
To me one blank is every bit as good as any other. You have to leave the shore and wade in somewhere.
Best part is, you can take it apart if you have to. You didn't glue up those wood projects before test fitting, right?
I've only built, and rebuilt, a few rods. If you wanted to try it out, rebuild something first. Get something from a garage sale/flea market and do one guide at a time to build some confidence and find your "jig" for it.
Personally, I prefer rod varnish. Yep, I'm that "old school" about it. But Super Glue is great stuff, too. I've used it as a finish on my wood turnings in my own shop.
Jump in! You won't drown.