Rod & Reel building & repair

546 topics in this forum

1. Ceramic OillessReel Bearings

   By Big A, August 29, 2017   

   • baitcasting reels
   • 16 replies
   • 1,314 views
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   • cadman
   • March 12

2. 1.5 attempt at a rod build

   By dchance, July 20, 2018
   • 2 replies
   • 513 views
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   • Tuna
   • February 28

3. rod finishes

   By Groucho, October 10, 2018
   • 2 replies
   • 220 views
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   • Tuna
   • February 28

4. Choosing guide thread

   By jkobrick3, September 17, 2018
   • 3 replies
   • 369 views
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   • Tuna
   • February 28

5. good and cheap catfish rod?

   By ddl, April 2, 2018
   • 1 reply
   • 310 views
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   • JDJ Custom
   • February 20

6. FSB-5 from MudHole

   By Eol2014, October 12, 2018
   • 9 replies
   • 1,082 views
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   • Eol2014
   • February 11

7. Rogue Swimbait Blanks

   By capt mike, September 20, 2018
   • 0 replies
   • 342 views
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   • capt mike
   • September 20, 2018

8. Tip Top adhesive

   By Apdriver, August 9, 2018
   • 8 replies
   • 616 views
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   • BobP
   • September 2, 2018

9. My Homemade Diddy Poles

   By captain belly, August 20, 2018
   • 0 replies
   • 306 views
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   • captain belly
   • August 20, 2018

10. Casting a Cane Pole

    By Willie Rip, July 17, 2018
    • 0 replies
    • 215 views
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    • Willie Rip
    • July 17, 2018

11. Ice rod winding check

    By Nevois90, January 21, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 606 views
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    • Ba$$Buddha
    • June 5, 2018

12. Top coat for painted reel seats?

    By Maine Tackle, April 19, 2018   

    • top coat
    • reel seat
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • top coat
      • reel seat
      • painted
    • 6 replies
    • 629 views
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    • Musky Glenn
    • May 16, 2018

13. looking for 6'10" heavy fast action blank

    By Louviere83, March 12, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 552 views
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    • Matthew P.Paul
    • May 4, 2018

14. Home Brew Rod Drier - Turner

    By CNC Molds N Stuff, February 9, 2016
    • 7 replies
    • 1,479 views
    • 
    • Matthew P.Paul
    • May 4, 2018

15. Jigging rod for heavy jigs

    By Lith74, January 19, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 471 views
    • 
    • Lith74
    • March 21, 2018

16. First time rod builder, with questions.

    By Bites4Dfish, March 19, 2018   

    • kits
    • custom rods
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • kits
      • custom rods
      • blanks
      • guides
    • 4 replies
    • 600 views
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    • Bites4Dfish
    • March 21, 2018

17. Fly handle and guide

    By Big Randy, March 9, 2018
    • 3 replies
    • 265 views
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    • Big Randy
    • March 9, 2018

18. Handle Question

    By Don Babbitt, March 9, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 360 views
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    • Lilpdriverrat
    • March 9, 2018

19. Doug Hannon style guides

    By blll, February 2, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 609 views
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    • CNC Molds N Stuff
    • February 21, 2018

20. Removing old handles and real seats

    By Deblackmore, January 31, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 525 views
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    • Lilpdriverrat
    • February 18, 2018

21. swap bushings for bearings

    By smooth move, February 8, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 365 views
    • 
    • smooth move
    • February 14, 2018

22. How to Purchase materials (blanks, guides, handles, etc.) from manufacturer?

    By jbrandon47, September 4, 2017   

    • custom rod
    • rod building
    • 4 replies
    • 818 views
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    • Washougal
    • February 8, 2018

23. Cardiff 200A Mod

    By Tuna, February 4, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 382 views
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    • stretcher66
    • February 5, 2018

24. How much to charge to replace guides?

    By jbrandon47, January 31, 2018   

    • rod building
    • fishing rod
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • rod building
      • fishing rod
      • guides
    • 7 replies
    • 676 views
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    • KYLakeLunker
    • February 4, 2018

25. Vintage Fenwick Blank SP903

    By pbeguy, April 12, 2009
    • 3 replies
    • 1,877 views
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    • Matthew P.Paul
    • February 3, 2018