Anyone Give Rod Building Classes In Nepa Area? 2024

BDfishing reply :

Would love to learn how to build my own rods

Jrob78 reply :

Never heard of Nepa but Mudhole offers classes around the country. Check their website.

S Hovanec reply :

I'm in SWPA. I don't know anyone out in your area that builds.

FishinDaddy reply :

Watch some You Tube video's and ask a bunch of questions here. I learned it on my own and you can too. We will help you.

clayton86 reply :

Yeah I taught my self from done you tube videos and being me and I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed lol

Jrob78 reply :

I'm self taught too, with the help of the internet that is. It's really a pretty simple process, it just takes a lot of practice to master. Read all you can on the rod builder sites and watch videos on youtube. You should figure it out pretty quick.

EvanT123 reply :

On 5/19/2015 at 10:00 AM, Jrob78 said:
I'm self taught too, with the help of the internet that is. It's really a pretty simple process, it just takes a lot of practice to master. Read all you can on the rod builder sites and watch videos on youtube. You should figure it out pretty quick.

X2 and I'll x2 don't hesitate to ask questions. My advice. Don't focus in the beginning on the destination but the journey.

BDfishing reply :

Thank you

BDfishing reply :

What tools etc. would u recommend to get started & where to buy?

Thanks

Batson reply :

Just in case.. Here is a whole review and broken down in sections! Even our own CEO builds!

https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprises

BDfishing reply :

Great videos, one question I'm a little confused on, how do u get the thread to go the way u want it?

FishinDaddy reply :

On 5/22/2015 at 8:11 AM, BDfishing said:
Great videos, one question I'm a little confused on, how do u get the thread to go the way u want it?

Practice and more practice. I still fight with thread sometimes. There are a bunch of basic videos by Mudhole and Flex Coat on youtube. Watch them over and over and over. Then practice. I would recommend for your first build you use a complete rod kit from either Mudhole or Get Bit. It will have everything you need as far as parts go and it will all fit.

If you can give us your budget amount for tools and supplies we can point you in the right direction as to what you absolutely need vs what is nice to have.

BDfishing reply :

Say around $150

Mudhole has some sales

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Supply-Kits-Tool-Kits

Any link to more YouTube vids u would recommend watching

FishinDaddy reply :

On 5/23/2015 at 4:25 AM, BDfishing said:

Say around $150

Mudhole has some sales

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Supply-Kits-Tool-Kits

Any link to more YouTube vids u would recommend watching

The $139 Complete start up kit is a really good deal.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MudHoleCustomTackle

BDfishing reply :

If u use Eva or Winn grip do u have to ream it out? Any videos installing a Aero Comfort grip spinning? Or Skelton grip either casting or spinning?

FishinDaddy reply :

On 5/23/2015 at 8:24 AM, BDfishing said:
If u use Eva or Winn grip do u have to ream it out? Any videos installing a Aero Comfort grip spinning? Or Skelton grip either casting or spinning?

I like EVA and yes you have to ream it.

I don't like the winn grips so I don't build them.

Aero and Skelton grips come later. Don't start with them. Start with one of the basic cork grip kits. There are enough things that can go wrong without making it more complicated than necessary.

BDfishing reply :

I like the comfort grip on the spinning rods I have, so I would like to keep my rods the same that I fish with if that makes sense.

FishinDaddy reply :

If this is the one you like then it's the same as a basic grip.

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Split-Grip-Handle-Kits/Split-Grip-Handle-Kit-AERO-Comfort-Spinning

BDfishing reply :

Ya that would basically be it with no foregrip. What do u use when using no foregrip

FishinDaddy reply :

Usually a winding check and a trim wrap and an epoxy ramp.

There are 3 types of winding checks above, Aluminum, fuji graphite nylon, and rubber.

This one has a rubber winding check, trim wrap, and a built up epoxy ramp flush with the reel seat barrel.

BDfishing reply :

If I buy the $139 kit what else do I need? Or should I get the $154 kit & what else would I need? Or any other recommendations from other places?

FishinDaddy reply :

The $154 kit is the most comprehensive one I have seen. If you are only going to build a few rods then that is probably all the tools you will need. That is probably enough supplies to build two rods. After that you will need more epoxy, finish, mixing cups, mixing sticks, brushes.

Things to add

denatured alcohol - walmart

These are nice to have - but not necessary

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Reamers-and-Abrasives/Extreme-Reamer-Set-of-4

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Measuring-Tools/CRB-Tip-Guide-Sizing-Gauge

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Measuring-Tools/Digital-Calipers

BDfishing reply :

Thanks, that the answer I was looking for, thing I may need if I like it & continue, but can get away without have right now, if there is anything else please post with links if u can

What is the easiest way to line the guides up & also reel seat?

S Hovanec reply :

Best way to align the guides is to sight down the rod and move them as necessary.

If you decide to continue building, it will become an affliction. I just added a 1hp Grizzly bandsaw to my arsenal of tools. Next thing I'm gonna add to the shop is a small metal lathe.

FishinDaddy reply :

On 5/28/2015 at 10:42 AM, S Hovanec said:

Best way to align the guides is to sight down the rod and move them as necessary.

If you decide to continue building, it will become an affliction. I just added a 1hp Grizzly bandsaw to my arsenal of tools. Next thing I'm gonna add to the shop is a small metal lathe.

Harbor freight has a table top mini lathe that I have been looking at. I don't need it but that never stopped me before.

S Hovanec reply :

On 5/29/2015 at 1:35 AM, FishinDaddy said:
Harbor freight has a table top mini lathe that I have been looking at. I don't need it but that never stopped me before.

I looked at the harbor freight one. For about the same money, you can get into a Grizzly.

clayton86 reply :

On 5/29/2015 at 1:35 AM, FishinDaddy said:
Harbor freight has a table top mini lathe that I have been looking at. I don't need it but that never stopped me before.

My buddy who is getting into building also bought the HF 18" table top lathe he's been using it to turn hard wood fly handles and reel seat inserts. He's had it a week and made a few handles he says he really likes it I'm probably gonna buy one soon it was $125

S Hovanec reply :

Like I said, it's an affliction.

I started with a lathe drill press conversion

...and a hand wrapper.

.....and graduated to this.....

...and this....

.....and just acquired this.

I won't even get in to the blank, guide and cork inventory I have! lol.

I NEED HELP!!!

S Hovanec reply :

On 5/23/2015 at 9:13 PM, BDfishing said:

Ya that would basically be it with no foregrip. What do u use when using no foregrip

For no foregrip, I trim the excess threads that would be in front of the locking nut once the reel is attached and install a Batson FAWC winding check to transition.

Batson reply :

Nice!!

BDfishing reply :

What size thread do u use? What size should I order?

When u mark your spine, do u put a line in certain spots or up the hole rod?

When marking your guides, do u put a line & is the line the guide mark, I seen a few different ways on different videos where it is the guide ring & some center of whole guide?

FishinDaddy reply :

On 5/31/2015 at 11:29 PM, BDfishing said:

What size thread do u use? What size should I order?

When u mark your spine, do u put a line in certain spots or up the hole rod?

When marking your guides, do u put a line & is the line the guide mark, I seen a few different ways on different videos where it is the guide ring & some center of whole guide?

I use both size A and D. D is a little easier to use, A makes a prettier wrap. Some threads only come in A or D.

I put a piece of 1/2" masking tape about 20" up from the butt. I mark on that and use it as a reference for the remainder of the build. China marker will wipe off.

If you are using recommended guide spacing that is the the location of the ring. I convert my measurements so I can mark at the beginning of the guide foot. That way the mark is covered by the thread. I also use surgical tubing cut into little rubber bands so I can static load test the guide placement before I start wrapping.

S Hovanec reply :

I use size A nylon thread. I disregard spine and build on straightest axis. I don't mark guide location either. I put slices of vinyl tubing to hold the guides for location and wrapping.

BDfishing reply :

Does the the tubing slide up the blank & then cut it off when ready

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

That winding check allows the hood to loosen but not all of th will check sizing before gluing up

BDfishing reply :

Getting ready for my order, tools only, no rod or rod components, should I order any syringes or adapters or paste or prokote or any thing else, trying to save on shipping

How much paste & kote do u normally mix per rod? Most rods will be 7'

FishinDaddy reply :

On 6/1/2015 at 2:19 AM, BDfishing said:
Does the the tubing slide up the blank & then cut it off when ready

I slice them with my razor knife into thin rubber bands. I use them to hold the guide while I'm wrapping and then cut them when they get in the way.

BDfishing reply :

When wrapping guides higher up on the rod, do u just move the Rod on the jig, most videos just show the bottom guide wrapping & not doing the whole rod

clayton86 reply :

When using a hand wrapper you just slide the rod down till you have your working section in front of you and use the spare stand to support the butt section. It can be a real pain on softer rods or ice rods to wrap the top couple guides.

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