rod Building!

[jordy]

For the last few weeks i`ve found myself getting more into building rods,actually more into it than fishing at the moment.Dont know what it is but i really enjoy it,been trying allsort`s of different couloured whippings as well as other choices of guides,which has to me given a complete different action to the rod.Think at the moment it`s my favourite hobby/pastime(went through some phases over the years including golf and playing drums lol).Have done a couple of rod`s for mate`s and they were happy with them.So i was chuffed too,nice to see someone fishing with a rod i built up for them.Looking back wished i had tried it before leaving school,and possibly took it on as a career (unemployed brickie at the moment).Well thanks for reading all,just thought i`d share my new found love beside`s fishing,cheers.

[codseeker]

brilliant mate glad you have found sommit to keep you busy ,my rod just a rewhip and varnish all eyes are sound what wud be the going cost as a builder

[MickA]

If you're getting into rod building have a look on this site Jordy.

Rodbuilding.org :: rodboard

I've been having a bit go with it on and off, for a few years now and just starting to get the hang of doing the patterned work (takes ages though). Gives you something to aim for when you see what some people can do with just thread.

[stevie]

wouldnt mind my greys jupiter rebuilding hint hint

[treeboa]

it can be supprising how much a rods action can be changed with different rings and or whipping

not an easy job either, or not if you want a decent job with loads of fancy whipping, congrats on having the patience to go through with it, dunno bout it being a viable career though

[mickcave83]

i have a rod i got off jordy which has been re-whipped and the build is excellent, if your struggling to find work bud i would ask the mods to stick this for you, i'll hapily take a few pics of the oblivian you done and put them on here when i get in from work 2nite

[treeboa]

now theres an offer to good to refuse mate

[codseeker]

wouldnt mind my greys jupiter rebuilding hint hint

ERM get back in the queue i was fust LOL

[silent striker]

ive got an ignightor that needs a full refurbish,i was just getting quotes from shops,if you want the work you can have it,no rush for completion.

[Charlie_Thompson]

Fascinating part of fishing, there's amazing work out there. I enjoy some of the cane rod building forums, lads and lasses are making superb rods, with home made kit - superb examples of British craftsmanship. All power to your elbows.

[jordy]

Thanks lads,and thanks mick.I`d be grateful if you could put the pics up m8,ive been taking pics of the rod i`ve been building but daft camera keeps playing up trying to get it sorted,though.Once again thanks!.

[mickcave83]

Thanks lads,and thanks mick.I`d be grateful if you could put the pics up m8,ive been taking pics of the rod i`ve been building but daft camera keeps playing up trying to get it sorted,though.Once again thanks!.

no probs bud, i'll take a few shots 2moro

[mickcave83]

here you go paul, sorry not the best of quality as its a poor camera im useing at the minute.

[stevie]

so how much would it be to do my greys jupiter with some decent rings ?

cheers steve

[jordy]

Thanks mick,struggling to get my camera to work properly at the moment.Im building a zziplex at the moment,will get pics up asap,cheers.