Set the stage...inexperienced builder, on only my second build. Had a chance to go on a camping/fishing trip to the Housaonic River in CT with a couple of other guys. never held a fly rod before, but I was determined to make my own for this trip! Chose an MHX 4 piece,9 ft, 5 wt. First multipiece build, heck first build with size A thread! Even added some trim wraps in Metallic gold, rod was looki
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Mudhole offers classes around the country, great value and the instructors were outstanding. I'm a beginner too, I really learned a lot, at least I can now follow some of the posts from the experienced guys on this board. Runs about $150 for 1 1/2 days, you get all you need as far as equipment to get started as well as the pieces/parts for your first build. Leave the second day with your first ro
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I also recall the ole Slingshot cast from some 45-50 years ago. Managed to drive a treble clear through my finger! Suggest a good pair of safety/sunglasses; the 'tension' vector of the rod/line is much more inline with ones face than with a normal cast.
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I just spent the afternoon building a new hand wrapper, one I'll use for my next build. Compared to all of you on this board, my experience pales (actually compared to almost anyone!) I have a total of 1 (one) builds to my name. Anyway, I went to the Expo and loved it! My wallet didn't. Came home with several blanks and kits, one is a 4 piece 5 wt MHX. I figured before I get into that one, I bett
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Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! My name is John Locke, and I live in northern Delaware in the US. Current fishing interests include freshwater, primarily large mouth, and salt water for flounder, stripers, and tautog (or blackfish). Anyway, I friend of mine recently started building rods and I was immediately attracted, more as a hobby than a business. Anyway, I now subscribe to Rodmaker (T
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