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Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
ken hoever
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Date: July 09, 2023 09:59AM
Hi all,
Just wanted to get an idea of your average labor charge for a Stand Up Tuna rod. It consists of the following components: Rainshadow RCTB56H Foregrip BSF14-500-625 Tip Top RTL114 Roller guides HD #31 (2) Roller guides HD #41 (2) Roller guides HD #51 (1) Monogrammed (Decal connection) Triple wrapped (under wrapped + 2 Over-wraps) I know some of you may think the second overwrap is overkill, but my customer caught a 400+ lb. Tuna on one of my previous builds last year plus many smaller tuna. I’m not worried about the slight change in the action of the rod. Built 6 a few years back, so your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ken Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: July 09, 2023 10:10AM
An additional wrap won't change the action of the rod. It might change the speed a bit, but on such a rod this is really not an issue.I would suggest a double overwrap on any trolling or stand-up rod from 50lb and up.
I've built a lot of these rods and they're a lot of work. I cannot see making less than $300 to $400, plus whatever mark-up you add to the parts. Back in the 1990's I was getting about $800 for the type rod you've outlined here. I suppose what you can get will depend on your market and customer base, but a good, well made stand-up rod is worth the money. ............. Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Daryl Ferguson
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Date: July 09, 2023 11:20AM
The question that begs to be answered is how much did you charge him for the rod he caught the 400 lb tuna on? My guess is he's not going to be too keen on paying much more for one 12 months or so later. Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
ken hoever
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Date: July 09, 2023 11:44AM
Daryl Ferguson Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > The question that begs to be answered is how much > did you charge him for the rod he caught the 400 > lb tuna on? My guess is he's not going to be too > keen on paying much more for one 12 months or so > later. He doesn’t question what I charge, my rods speak for themselves. Those rods were built in 2018. Was $475.00. Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: July 09, 2023 01:00PM
Prices on most all items have gone up considerably since 2018. Adjust accordingly.
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Posted by:
ken hoever
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Date: July 09, 2023 01:24PM
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Prices on most all items have gone up considerably > since 2018. Adjust accordingly. > > .................. Yes they have as well as availability too. Aluminum Short butts from American Tackle seem to be scarce. No longer the price break either for the silver/chrome. Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: July 09, 2023 02:10PM
Ken,
Check the price for both commercially produced rods as well as rods from other builders. This is particularly important to check all sources in your particular area. Prices vary greatly, depending on location as well as the affluence or lack there of - of fishermen in the area. As the cardinal rule of the free market -- charge the price that fits the depth of the pockets in the potential chain of clients. Best wishes Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/09/2023 02:11PM by roger wilson. Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
ken hoever
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Date: July 09, 2023 04:35PM
Thanks! Re: Average charge Stand up Tuna Rod
Posted by:
Daryl Ferguson
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Date: July 10, 2023 12:00PM
ken hoever Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Daryl Ferguson Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > The question that begs to be answered is how > much > > did you charge him for the rod he caught the > 400 > > lb tuna on? My guess is he's not going to be > too > > keen on paying much more for one 12 months or > so > > later. > > He doesn’t question what I charge, my rods speak > for themselves. Those rods were built in 2018. Was > $475.00. Then charge as you see fit. A simple Google search will tell you what those rods fetch today. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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