Custom rods

[Shockwave]

Does anybody on here build custom rods? I just watched some videos and looked a the cost of supplies. I think it would be a fun little hobby and might try building and ice rod in the near future.

 

[Auggie]

PM me with any questions.

 

[tigolbitties]

I picked it up a little over a year and a half ago. It is a fun hobby and I can definitely build a high end rod for substantially less when I add up all the parts. The time involved is what makes it worth something. So far I have done open water and ice rods. The toughest to build are the ice noodle rods for panfish.

 

[honkerslayer]

I build both ice rods and traditional rods. I’d be happy to help with any questions you might have. Also happy to help anyone looking for a custom rod.

 

[Sluggo]

[MENTION=233]Lapper[/MENTION] ?

 

[duckman1302]

It is a fun hobby. I like to build one or two during the brutal cold snaps we tend to have every year.

 

[Wirehair]

Enjoy it as well. Have been building rods during the winter months for many years including spin, casting, and fly rods. I agree with comment above that ice rods can be a pain due to diameter of blank, etc. Learned from the best, Chuck DeRemer, many years ago. He is truly in a league of his own. I have an extra 11 RPM rod dryer to loan if someone in the Bisman area would like to give it a try. Lots of great u tube video on how to. I use Mudhole for about 70% of my supplies and equipment. Their website has several vids on getting started.

 

[undguy]

V Line Custom Rods has some nice components also

 

[Shockwave]

Wow! There's a lot of rod builders on here. I might look to a few of you for some insight if I need too.

Thank you

 

[honkerslayer]

Feel free to reach out!

 

[all4eyes]

Auggie is a wealth of knowledge, I've been building for about 10 years now.

 

[lunkerslayer]

There is a nda group for custom rod builders

 

[Lapper]

I’ve been building for a couple years in the Bismarck area as well. I’d be happy to spread the knowledge I’ve picked up from others. I second Vline as a great place to get your ice rod supplies.