GrantH
Member
On a never ending quest to make something that I will use... I have progressed to rod building. I will continue to make pens among other things, but I really want to learn how to craft a quality rod for a few different styles of fishing.
I have seen a couple forums and will frequent them, but I was hoping maybe someone in the IAP family could get me started.
My first rod I want to build is going to be for pier/surf fising in the gulf. I go for anything from sheephead, trout, bull red, or flounder, croakers, drums...anything really. Possibly some mackeral in the fall. I want a responsive rod but also one that can handle a 20 pound fish and not bend itself over 180 degrees...if it's a possible combination.
I typically used spin cast but may go back to a bait caster on a nicer rod. Willing to look at both options. I don't want to spend a ton on the rod, but I want something nice. A bit counter productive possibly, but again...I want to build one to learn this first go round...not to be the nicest on the pier.
I have seen a couple forums and will frequent them, but I was hoping maybe someone in the IAP family could get me started.
My first rod I want to build is going to be for pier/surf fising in the gulf. I go for anything from sheephead, trout, bull red, or flounder, croakers, drums...anything really. Possibly some mackeral in the fall. I want a responsive rod but also one that can handle a 20 pound fish and not bend itself over 180 degrees...if it's a possible combination.
I typically used spin cast but may go back to a bait caster on a nicer rod. Willing to look at both options. I don't want to spend a ton on the rod, but I want something nice. A bit counter productive possibly, but again...I want to build one to learn this first go round...not to be the nicest on the pier.