I am a newbie swimming in information.......

As I research more and more, I have more and more questions.

Is there a one-stop supplier for all the rod building needs (adhesives, finisher, color preserver, etc, etc)? I see many different companies out there, but would like to know where I should start.

Tony

Tony, welcome to the world of rod building , fore all your rod building needs you might want try Mud Hole

Look to the left - sponsors list

Do you see a long list? If not your browser settings are blocking the links.

There are a lot of people that can assist you and provide needed help.

Give us a try [www.swamplandtackle.com]

Thanks guys!

Let me clarify a little. Between the multiple suppliers out there, is there one that outperforms the others? Which brand do most people gravitate to? Flex Coat, U 40, RodDancer, Gudebrod, etc, etc?


Tony

They all have their fans and they all work as advertised.

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The fun really starts when you start looking for threads

Tom W,
I haven't gotten that far yet, but I can't wait.

Tony

Tony Check to see which supplier is close to you. As for thread. Right now I just did an inventory I think I have will over 500 different threads

Good Wraps Bob

On thread watch out, some have a coating and you have to use CP or they will fish eye. I myself use Guderod. No coating and I can use CP or just finish. This make for different colors on one thread color.

You could use the Search on this site and see what seems to be the popular products that builders use and start from there.

Bill - willierods.com

Tony most sewing threads have a silicon covering , this makes the thread slide threw the needle mush easier and not fray. These threads need a CP coating

Good Wraps Bob

Mudhole, @#$%&, angler's workshop, bingham, custom tackle supply, and netcraft are some of the comprehensive board sponsor suppliers that sell everything to build a rod from multiple vendors.