slowriprun:
I'm going to tear down a 10 foot Berkley 'Pro Fisher' fiberglass rod. I'd like to share ideas with others that enjoy doing it. I'm not good at it. I know there are other boards for 'rod building' but the deal there is mostly new, high module graphite rods, built beautifully, yet just not my style, as of today.
So, I bought this guy for less than 10 bucks, and it was beat up. The cork was in good condition; I like to work with that. The blank looked to be solid = No obvious chips to the black paint or indents ( I can feel those by running my hand slowly up the rod).
Using mostly 80 grit sand paper, I took it down to glass.
I'm not digging on the brown blank, so from here, I'm going to color it and epoky it, before 'modernizing' it with new guides. Plus, I don't have any guides to use anyway. :smt002
slowriprun:
Man, I can't even post right and I'm going to build a rod?
Now, I'm going for two pictures. Big step.
Jedmo:
Looks like a great project bro. Can't wait to see how it will turn out. I'm sure it will be another great fish catching rod.
Jedmo
Christian:
Nothing feels as good as a glass blank. way to toe the line and go after what you want. I bet it turns out great!
Baitman:
Did you rig up a " rotisserie " to turn it on? I'd love to see some pics of peoples ideas on turning methods.