Bushbeater has the right idea. I build my rods too. Look at the link below. In addition to the kit you would need wrap thread, seat epoxy, wrap epoxy, a single edge razor blade, the tube from a ball point pen, a cardboard box, a coffee cup, and a large phone book or a large dictionary
https://www.mudhole.com/MHX-Micro-Mag-Taper-Rod-Kits?quantity=1&custcol_blank_model=35&custcol_kit_handle_assembly=7&custcol_kit_guide_set=1&custcol_kit_reel_seat=2
https://www.mudhole.com/MHX-Classic-Drop-Shot-Spinning-Rod-Kit?quantity=1&custcol_guide_frame=492&custcol_blank_model=20
How to videos are all over the internet. It really is easy and here in the mid winter, what else do you have to do?
Good luck.
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