Thanks all!! Keep those thoughts coming! Kabbom1, I want to work on this rod to see what skills I can get. The old seat is plastic, would be fine to fish with but I want to try things out. One of my TU Chapter members has lent me a rod building rack and turning motor and now all I have to do is hoe off the work bench to get going! I'll post the results when I have tried it. This is exciting!
Mike