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Anyone else build rods?

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by Mateo74, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    Mateo74

    Mateo74 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Curious if anyone else builds rods? I have done a few now and would like to see others builds, Post them up!

    These are Centerpin float fishing rods.

    10'6 MHX with Fuji Tysg guides

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    11'6 Rainshadow xst With Alps TI guides

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  2. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:08 PM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    Do you build Fly Rods at all 9' 5wt
     
  3. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    Mateo74

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    In the next couple of days im going to order some components to build a 9' 7wt.
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    Nice what are you charging for something like that????
     
  5. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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    I dunno I have never built for a client lol.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    Okay.
     
  7. Apr 26, 2016 at 5:58 PM
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    Couple of pictures of the latest build. It is a TFO Bvk 9' 7wt with Recoil strippers and SF minima's, Rod was tied today and is waiting for epoxy.

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  8. May 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Pics no worky...
     
  9. Sep 25, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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    upload_2016-9-25_15-14-36.jpgMy first "attempt" at custom rod building. Learned some lessons the hard way....
     
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  10. Sep 25, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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  11. Nov 7, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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    I am looking at getting into this very soon as I tie flies and fish a lot, the thought of building my own rods gets me pretty excited. Lovely drift rod there, I am from Vancouver Island BC Canada and love fishing Steelhead with a centre pin.
     

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