[FlyFishDive]

I have been spending a lot of time looking thru the weave and wrapping threads there is truly amazing work on all of the threads. By the way, it takes a lot of time to go thru a 92 page thread.

Anyway, I have some questions about materials to be used. Which rod finsih is recommended? I have heard flex coat can be cloudy if the hummidity isn't low enough during application and so on. Is there a particular brand of finish that most people prefer because of build/yellowing/cloudy etc...

Also, I have been seeing reference to various books. What are the must get books for introduction and wrap paterns etc...

I figured a thread that put a lot of the beginning info in one place would be a great help to me or anyone else looking to attempt rod building.

Thanks in advance

 

[Captneilf]

Hi,

Call Bob's B&T in Amity Harbor and get the rod building DVD created by Steve Petrie. It is excellent. Steve Petrie also is the owner of Amity Harbor Outfitters, 631-842-6711, where you can get all your rod building supplies and components, books and DVD include. He also does mail order.

Books;

Rod Building Guide by Tom Kirkman

Advanced Custom Rod Building by Dale Clemmens

Decorative Wraps by Billy Vivona aka billy40

Take private lessons. I teach rod building.

Join a rod building club if there is one in your area.

Many tackle shops build custom rods and will help you. I suggest you buy your materials from them and you may get more help.

Join NERBs.

It is a great past time.

Capt Neil