Are there any South Florida rod builders out there that want to get together - meet, fish, build, exchange ideas?
I'm in Southern Palm Beach County. I've been building for a little over 13 years. I know of a few builders in the area but I'm trying to see if there are others around that may be on this forum.

Thanks,
Nick

I'm in St. Lucie County, I'd love to meet with other builders. Just have to find some time. Lately I havent even had time to fish.

Rufus
Port Saint Lucie, FL

I'm in Fort Myers



Dave

Nick,
I know of one builder in the Ft. Lauderdale area that tried to start a club in that area a couple of years ago but just didn't have the time to devote. If you email me I can put you in touch with him.

Todd
todd@mudhole.com

Regards,
Todd Vivian
Mud Hole Custom Tackle

todd@mudhole.com

It helped when I added my location to my tag line. I have hooked up (in person) with two guys from the forum and have spoken with another on the phone.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Please add me to the list or feel free to contact me anytime, I am in Ft. Lauderdale... you can reach me through my site, SnyderRods.com/Rods

Wow, I didnt realize there were this many forum members this close. Nice.

Rufus
Port Saint Lucie, FL

I have over 1,000 subscribers in Florida alone - no doubt there's ten times that many more rod builders there. Flying the International Custom Rod Builders Symbol decal is one way to perhaps run across those with similar interests.

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No doubt there is a large market for rods here, I personally know quite a few rod builders close to me but none that are subscribers. I guess I need to get out more. BTW, thank you Tom and everyone else who has a hand in it for this great site and the fabulous magazine. It really is incredible in this craft how willing so many are to share information.

Rufus
Port Saint Lucie, FL

Thanks for the responses guys. I should have added my contact info on my original post but I'll tack it on here. I'm trying to put together a rod building/fishing club - trading ideas, techniques, contacts, fishing tournaments, etc. If any of you have any interest in joining drop me a line. If you're not close to the South Palm Beach county area, don;t fret. I see no reason why we can't have meetings/get togethers in a location that works for the majority.

Thanks,
Nick

poseidonrods@aol.com

Russ,

You are absoluetly right, I added my home town as my signature and a couple of builders contacted me. Now eight of us meet monthly to eat breakfast and talk rods.

Another great way is to look in this sites directory.

Bill

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

I am new to rod building and I live in West Palm Beach......please call me if you want to talk rod building.....Maury 561-932-8537

Did anything ever come of this effort?