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Building a Fly RodI decided to start building fly rods because my son, Owen, wanted to learn to fly fish. He was 6 at the time and I wasn’t sure how well he would take to it. If he gave up to easy right off I didn’t want to have spent full price on a rod that wasn’t going to be used. I had thought about getting him a cheaper rod to start out but that would only increase his chances of failure. After some doing some research I came across the idea of building a fly rod. I had figured it would be a little cheaper but was surprised to find that building your own is nearly half the price of the same rod factory built. This was the ticket. Another advantage is the fact that you can not only make it for less money but you can make it better than a factory built rod. To make their rods more cost effective manufacturers often use lower grades of rod guides and other components. When building your own, you choose which components best fit your needs. Many people like to customize their fly rods. This can be done with something as simple as a signature by whoever made it, you. A more intricate way is by making decorative wraps. There are those who sell their custom rods and make a nice income in doing so. There are not a lot of tools or materials needed to build a fly rod. Having them all in place when you need them will make the difference between a hard time building a fly rod or an easy one. There are some that are nice to have, such as a finishing motor, but are not necessary to get the job done. To leave the building a fly rod page and return to the home page click here. Sign up for our free ezine.To get updates to the site, fly fishing stories, tips and gear information feel free to sign up for our free monthly ezine – Fly Fishing Journal.
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