First rod

[Dirtrider389]

Built my first rod last weekend. 7 foot light action spinning. Turned out pretty darn good for my first one

[rps]

For a first rod, that is outstanding! My first rod was in the 80's. It was not nearly as well made.

Anymore, since I make only for myself, I do not do the gorgeous "bling" effects you built in, but you did a great job with them.

Did you use the Forhan lock on the guides? From the picture I cannot tell.

Great job!

 

 

[Bushbeater]

Hope it fishes as nice as it looks. The only thing I might change would be the exposed threads on the reel seat. I like the hooded locking nuts.

[Gavin]

Good job! 

 

[Dirtrider389]

I did not use a locking wrap on this one I might try it on the next one...the reel seat is just one that came in the kit, mudhole has really nice turn key kits to get started with

[wily]

How much do you have in it?  Just curious...can you save money?  I enjoy making my own jigs...and basic fly tying...but to me the blanks seem really expensive 

[rps]

1 hour ago, wily said:

How much do you have in it?  Just curious...can you save money?  I enjoy making my own jigs...and basic fly tying...but to me the blanks seem really expensive 

I have found that my made rods do not really save me money. However, I will note that I use the best components and build it exactly the way I want. That means my rods fit my way of fishing, rather than fishing that fits the rods.