anyone interested in building their own rods??

Just got a blank for myself, just thinking if anyone would like to learn, i dont mind to guide..

When are you having classes..... how much does a normal one costs ?

interesting..... =)

'normal' is very subjective given there are categories
eg purpose, brand, material, range, strength, length, type
as in luring, cranking, bottom, casting, trolling, fly
yamaga, mudhole, daiwa, shimano, etc, etc, etc
fibreglass, composite, graphite, resin formulae
PE or lb range, max or best drag rating ... take your pick
1pc, 2pc, multi pc ... the list goes on ... you get the idea

so, what is 'normal' ?

rm200-300+ blanks are quite good adi
rod roller for epoxy application and drying rm200+ (DIY cheap cheap )
guides cost anything from the tens to the hundreds per set (number and type of guides depends on your needs, ie spin, bc, fly, deep sea, etc)
reel seat oso the same, tens to hundreds
handles won't be expensive (<rm100 or <rm50, again subject to EVA, hypalon, cork, wood, custom)

alternative, buy good but cheap, cheap but good rod ... strip it down and re-do

This post has been edited by acheong7: Feb 7 2013, 12:22 PM

thank you very much, rory
would love to take you up on the offer

time ... and i'm all thumbs when it comes to finer stuff

p. indah? not sure ler... somewhere in bangi got ler... not sure if u referring to this?

http://www.fishingkopitiam.com/index.php?topic=135.0

https://plus.google.com/111945311681689305273/about?hl=en

you'll need a 4x4 or at least not a lowered car.....
the road is !@#$%^%$#@!@#$%^... nice view thou....

thx

Racun Time heheheh

JDM Abu Revo Elite 8

SWEET wicked reel.
Built based on the 3rd Gen Revo.
7kg drag
10 bb
ratio 8 & 7
super low profile
RM1175 retail in japan.




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A possible replacement or facelift of the Revo LTX model.
I think still in prototype phase... supposedly to be call Revo LTZ

SHALLOW SPOOL!!


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Look like a nice place for bbq at night with beers and some UL fishing.

seems like the ivcb has superseed the infinity brake for abu high end models.

Practically it would be at my place ler... and there's no charges involved. More towards the knowledge nia.

Bro Acheong,
you are right on the spot!!

Heard someone told me to go there, but deploy boat and thruster then cruise, casting trolling along the banks..

Great!!

I was just hoping to share and show to fellow anglers how a rod is being built and of course with all the consideration in hand...

Fellow anglers,
These are the questions that you may need to answer TO YOURSELF before building a rod

1. What type of rod? Casting/jigging/surf/spinning
- Casting rod: Graphite construction, thin wall, light weighted, length, type of action, fast, slow, mid
- Jigging rod: what is the PE that is required, length, type of jigging performed, long stroke, short, speed, size of reel
etc...etc...etc...
2. What is your budget for the rod blank?
3. How much time can you spare for making this blank on daily basis.
4. Then the rest flow of step by step would be varied due to personal requirements

As for the accessories, it's not ex too.
EVA handle: RM25 1strip of 1.5ft as i recalled
Reel seat: RM25
Guides: Taiwan SIC RM100 Fuji SIC RM350 Fuji LowRider SIC RM450+
Wrapping thread: RM15~20 each color
Epoxy: RM75 but i reckon sharing as you dont use much of the epoxy

The prices above are for reference only.

Tools required:
1. Drill
2. Sand paper
3. Empty box
4. Dictionary/phone book
5.10cc Syringe x2

DISCLAIMER: This method is not the best method and it would be a spinning hand tired spinning the threads onto the guides. There are no automation parts here, except for the drill and drying motor. This is the most basic way of rod building.

indeed.... i think can rent tent also... oh ya.... "rule says" cannot bring chair...

i think can bring own chair, just u kenot bring the chair from the resort, must pay RM5 for 1 chair

Mine would be finesse spinning rod, 3-10lbs, 6'6, Fuji skeleton reel seat, Fuji k-guides. Haih.. super pricy..