How to Build a Fishing Rod – DIY Rod Building for Beginners | Mud Hole
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Our complete instructional video series will have you building rods in no time!
Step 1: Spining Your Rod Blank
What you'll need: Rod Blank, China Marker, Masking Tape
Learn how to find the spine of a rod blank using a simple process that helps identify the blank's natural flex and the direction it wants to rotate. In this video, we'll walk through how to flex, rotate, and mark the blank so you can properly locate the spine and know where to position it when building spinning, casting, and conventional rods.
Additional Steps
Step 2: Handle Assembly
Step 3: Installing Your Reel Seat
Step 4: Guide Prep and Spacing
Step 5: Wrapping Rod Guides
Step 6: Installing Tip Top and Hook Keeper
Step 7: Installing Decals
Step 8: Applying Finish
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The Core Rod Building Start Up Kit was designed to provide all the basic tools and supplies to get you started in rod building. Add one of our professionally-designed rod kits and you're ready to craft the perfect custom fishing rod!
Mud Hole Core Rod Building Start-Up Kit
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