Learning to Build Rods-an addiction-help for new comers.

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:58 am

hi all,

i have been reading this forum for a while and noticed alot of questions about people wanting to get into the hobby of building rods. i figured i would make a post and offer my help and guidance to anyone that wants to learn. i have been making rods for over 10 years and have had my own custom rod business. after several life changes rod building is more of a hobby for me now, but the techniques i have learned and developed cant be a great asset to new comers.

if your interested in learning or have questions please feel free to email me.

gisondo@msn.com

usually through other forums, i have had people come by my shop (my garage) and learn watch and ask questions while i make a few rods. its a great way to see if you want to get into the hobby without having to invest in the $$ for some of the equipment.

if you are anything like me and are really interested in getting into the hobby i HIGHLY recommend the book "advanced custom rod building" by dale clemens. the original is no longer printed but can be bought on e-bay or amazon. there will be a new version of this book made available on April 1st. this is one great book. it seemed a bit confusing when i first starting making rods, but have referred back to it frequently over the last 10 or so years.

if anyone is interested just let me know.

grant

screamendrag · Post by **screamendrag** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:10 pm

whats up man been builden for about a year an a half on an off but id still be interested in seein some customs

We should get a few guys together who build an have a meet or somethin....talk fishin an fishin poles

-Jeff

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:19 pm

that would be a great idea! we should do that.

i would love to hear other people opinion on the renzetti wonder weaver, been using one for about 3 week and have mixed feelings.

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:42 am

sure ill post some pics in the next few days. if yu are itnerested in waveing i really recommend the wonder weaver! its really amazing and you will grow into it!

what are the dates for the expo in november? i may make the drive!

if you do get into weaving let me know and ill send you some patterns. i make my own usually.

im in PBG if you ever wan tot meet up for a beer and a custom rod thread art or building chat!

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:40 pm

thats soudns a bit better-i though theere was an expo i dint even knwo about...ye acant do february but let me know if yo ugo. theres a ton of fun to be had there!

screamendrag · Post by **screamendrag** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:57 pm

got that flyer from mudhole

.......i wanna go but i dunno about the trip thats some serious $$ for gas.....i hear its worth it to go just for the money u save on the discounted components they have...

if you guys are gunna go shoot me a pm

-Jeff

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:45 am

well i know im out for the show...law school has taken over my life and i got about 15 new orders to fill so...count me out. but yesi was at one about 3 yrs ago and bought at least a 6 months supply of blanks and thread at about 1/3 the price.

beachroamer · Post by **beachroamer** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:13 pm

just FYI to the guys iw as talking to about making rods...my new email address is :

fishingrodmaker@gmail.com