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    Got a few old rods that I want to rebuild myself, just for practice really, my grandad used to whip rods for the tackle shop him n my nana had but he said everything's changed from when he used to do it, all I'm after is a bit of advice on ware to start best materials to use etc ...
    Cheers lads

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    have a look at rodringsandthings.co.uk and guidesnblanks.com they are both top companys to deal with and very helpfull.
    Rod building.................

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    • #3
      Cheers primo

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      • #4
        Originally posted by rutland View Post
        Got a few old rods that I want to rebuild myself, just for practice really, my grandad used to whip rods for the tackle shop him n my nana had but he said everything's changed from when he used to do it, all I'm after is a bit of advice on ware to start best materials to use etc ...
        Cheers lads
        paul try you tube am sure there is a few clips and tips on there for basic
        rod repair and building also give Fish fingers a P M am sure he'll be able to help you aswell

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        • #5
          Cheers mate I've been doing a lot of research the only thing I'm stuck on is do sand right back to the carbon or not and also do u applie a varnish to the black before putting eyes on

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          • #6
            Doing my first build myself
            Blank finishing - YouTube
            Hope that helps
            Species for 2012- Mackerel, Pollock, Codling 3lb 1oz, Whiting, Coley, Dab, Flounder, Plaice, LS Dogfish, Launce, Blenny, Weaver, Lobster, Rockling, Short spined sea scorpion, Pouting
            Lure caught 2012 - Mackerel, Pollock, Coley, Launce, Weaver
            Species for 2013 so far - Dab, Codling, Eelpout, Coley, Lobster, SS Sea Scorpion
            Lure caught 2013 -

            Take what you need and leave the rest to breed

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