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new to site
Posted by: mike burnette (---.pmtnet.net)
Date: December 05, 2009 11:42PM

Hey All,
New to the site and rod building.I tie flys and jigs.
I did not see a thread to post "for newbes" so I hope it ok to post here!
I am going to lurk here for a while and gain information on rod building.

But I would like to ask 1 question..
What would be a go rod building starting kit?I would need all the "stuff"

Thanks in advance and thanks for the site,,More questions to come!
mikeb

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 01:29AM

A number of the suppliers on the left have "kits" that are good for starting. They also can give great advice to the beginner!

Additionally you can build a relationship with sources for your future needs.

Ask lots of questions of them and this site and you will find lots of help and advice.

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 11:49AM

And, it's best to get them on the phone and talk it through. Many of the sponsors provide this service and they are all pretty good with putting together kits of what you really need and won't over sell stuff you don't.

You should also get one of the how to books that covers basic assembly, wrapping and finishing. Tom's book is one of the best but there are others that work. Ask here if you can't figure it out and we'll help you.

Terry

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Les Stewart (---.rh1.dyn.cm.comporium.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 11:50AM

Welcome Mike, I do a lot more lurking than posting here as well. Check out the Mudhole .com site. They have a lot of info and even their catalogs have step by step directions for building rods. If you can make it to Highpoint, NC for the International Rod Builders Expo in February you can spend two days in classes and learn rod building from some of the best in the world. Its a great deal too, $10. for each day is all it cost!

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: December 06, 2009 12:03PM

Or $15 for both days. About the best bargain that's ever existed in the custom rod building world.

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Re: new to site
Posted by: mike burnette (---.pmtnet.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 09:57PM

I only live bout 1 hour drive from High Point NC.
SO I will prolly be at the expo.
How do you register??
Thanks for the info.
mikeb

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: December 06, 2009 10:23PM

No need to register Here's all of the info!!! [home.earthlink.net] It's like Disney World, Super Bowl and Toys'R'us for rodbuilders!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 11:35PM

Mike when is that new issue of Rod Building coming out.
Good Wraps Bob

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: December 06, 2009 11:40PM

Mike B. if you go to Mud Hole for help ask for Todd Vivin. Todd was a rod designer for Lamiglas for 19 years, Some of MH's blanks are of Todd's design.

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: December 07, 2009 01:41AM

Bob,
What new issue???????????

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: December 07, 2009 02:17AM

Mike in the site ( home.earthlink.net ) That looks like new issue of RodMaker

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Scott Parsons (205.244.119.---)
Date: December 07, 2009 05:48PM

Mike, Give me a call, if you are only an hour from High Point you can't be far from Raleigh. That is where our shop is and I have everything in stock for you to put your hands on to see what you are getting. Love to help you out.
Scott Parsons

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Re: new to site
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: December 08, 2009 12:56AM

Mike if you are that close, head for Scott's! Nothing like seeing and handling the stuff you buy first

Good Wraps Bob

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