Ya know that weird sucking sound where you draw air in through clamped teeth? Yah ... hearing that right now .... Are you sure about this project?
H&H Forecast kits are wonderful! Everything is there to produce a fantastic little rod. That's where I started, oh, those many years ago. But, a 6 year old? (thus, the sucking sound). How is his dexterity? Fine muscle skills? Patience? YOUR patience? (First one in tested MY patience to the max!) He may be able to measure the spacing between the guides, and mark the placement with a china marker, but wrapping the guides? Applying the epoxy? You're the only one who would know that, be able to stop mid act, and regroup before it became a total frustration to him ... and you. I applaud you and your desire to have fun, family/kid time. Maybe build the rod, with his supervision, and then fish it with him?
I think I'd opt for the Jeep rebuild .....
Last edited by Betty Hiner; 05-16-2014 at 03:24 PM.
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