FishingBuds

Alright fellas, thanks for the info, hopefully I'll have a posting on my first rod build In Jan or Feb 09. Now just gotta come up with a good measurement to build me a work bench that looks good so the wife won't throw it out of the house:lol:

Ah I see, so is that where the Finishing or dryer motors come in?

Isn't underwrap for salt waters?? or did I miss that one:? I've read so much material my files in my head needs defraged

Thanks, I have been looking at these Batson Enterprises - Page 10 but was wondering, I haven't even got equipment yet. I kinda think I should go the best way on my first rod. Unless other wise-and thats just determine from some of the feed back, so far most seems to go by hand so far, it seems better

Sure, mainly fish for LM bass, I like to jig,spinners,jerk and alot of worming types, finese,wacky and the such(softs are my favorite) I use spinning rods for these, hard baits,wire baits I mainly use casting rod bait casters. My first few I'd like to build a good few spinning rods for these baits. Upfront my gut feeling is hand wrapping. I don't see the need to go fast and it appears I could go too fast for my first few rods. I want quality and I think kits would take the joy out of it too but, This is all gut feeling so far, of course from me reading more into it. what do I know yet-I haven't even made my first rod:? I guess I need to realize what would hurt my wallet on a screw up, so I think a 100 bucks into it and screwing up would suck:mad: But I'd want a good rod and I wouldn't plan on getting it all done in one day:boo: Hope this helps but, by all means ask away to me or post the comments thats why I joined-to learn a great hobby for me and my son(can't forget him, he's a quick learner)

Thanks, it sounds fifty fifty so far. I just don't want to do the wrong thing and spoil my maybe new addiction:lol: Those that make rods, do you buy the kits?? you know that come with the handles, guides and such? I have looked at both ways, it seems I would like to purchase exactly want I want on all componets, but I would be limited on what exactly I want thru the kits, unless someone knows of a place that is flexable on thier kits? Got another question here also, whats a good over all spinning blank customer to start off with. one that is a good rod and decent price to make your first few on?

New guy here, been looking into making some of my own things with my son. Had a question on rod wrappers. For a beginner is it best to go with a hand wrap set up? or use a motor wrap set up?

Thanks all for the feed back, I'm gonna go for the plastic, I throw them way more. I did find a mold maker package and its around 30 bucks(small one) Does anyone know of any other mold maker kits I can look at and price?? or how about a formula to make one?? just looking for something good and where I can save money on.

Hey guys, A member recommended me here, and so here I is:) I love to fish and in the last year or so I have been considering trying to make my own baits, My son will be involved he's 10, with that said I will be concerned about health safety. On plastic-I know you can really burn yourself but, how about the fumes? I do have a garage for this set up if needed. My intrests are in the plastic just because I love to throw'em on the rod. On hardBaits I'm concerned about painting? what kind of freindly paint do you paint with? as in the fumes are they milder than the plastic? Just a couple of questions for now. I'm trying to consider the best one for me and my son to try. any thoughts I will be happy to recieve, thanks in advance:)