Want to start building

[fish-aholic]

Ok....so I found this reel for my girlfriend (haven't bought it yet) and have thought about starting to build my own rods. Not to make money, but to help out friends and build myself some nice custom rods, not to mention something to pass the time when I'm stuck at home and unable to fish. FYI here's the reel I want to build a custom rod for


I figured a nice purple and silver wrap would be nice.....Ok, so on to the questions.....What do I need to start out? What books or articles would you recommend reading to get started right? Are bigger rods easier to learn or or smaller rods? What equipment to stay away from, what stuff to lean towards? I know I'm asking alot of questions here, but would love to start doing this. Who knows in a few years time if I move to the beach maybe I could start selling custom stuff.....but that is in the future.

[Coop]

Cant help you out with any your questions, but would love to try those avets.

[fish-aholic]

yeah, I figure my girl would look hot in a custom wrapped rod and that purple avet......She'll be the hottest woman on the beach

[igormothra]

Originally Posted by fish-aholic

yeah, I figure my girl would look hot in a custom wrapped rod and that purple avet......She'll be the hottest woman on the beach

Nothing against your girlfriend, but I am going to have to cast my vote for this woman being the sexiest on the beach.... do those reels come in blue?

[fish-aholic]

why yes they do.

[igormothra]

cool I think you might be on to something here.......

[fish-aholic]

Yeah, now I just need to figure out how to build a custom rod to make the reels look good. Oh, the reels aren't cheap. The 12-20# Avet SX 5.1 is about $180, the 20-30# model is about $210

[igormothra]

She's worth it....and more.... we are lucky to have girlfriends that would appriciate that kind of gift.

[fish-aholic]

actually, she's told me that it had better not be a christmas or birthday present if I get it for her....she reminding me "Fishing is YOUR thing" LOL

[igormothra]

at least it's not like my brother's wife she has a fit everytime he goes fishing

[mdram]

any gear you buy for your girlfriend/wife is just extra gear for you to use whe she doesnt go
my wife is getin a flyrod for her birthday

[igormothra]

Originally Posted by mdram

any gear you buy for your girlfriend/wife is just extra gear for you to use whe she doesnt go
my wife is getin a flyrod for her birthday

bet its going to be a really nice one

[mdram]

back on topic
check out

http://www.rodbuildingforum.com
and
http://www.rodbuilding.org/l

[fish-aholic]

yeah she commented on that too.......she said "if you buy it for me, you'll end up using it more than I will, so why would I want that for my birthday or christmas"

[mdram]

Originally Posted by igormothra

bet its going to be a really nice one

not sure yet, but she needs something for the honeymoon, hafta see what i can justify