so you want to build
A ROD?
B
ass fishermen in today’s world are for-
tunate because there are hundreds of
brands making top quality bass rods. They
are now built to be technique specific, come in just about every color you can imagine and
in all price ranges. One problem with factory built
rods is that many of them look similar and different
brands may have even been built in the same exact
factory. Also, when selecting a rod your options are
limited to what features you can have on the rod.
A simple solution for those looking for something
different is to build your own. I
embarked on this project with
the help of Batson Enterprises,
manufacturer of Rainshadow blanks
and Alps components. Going into this
project I was a complete beginner and
did not consider myself to a craftsman
of any sort.
Basically, if I can do it, you can most
likely do it. The following is an overview
of the key steps of building a custom rod,
what you will need to get started and pictures of the process.
GETTING STARTED
The first step for me was go online and start watching YouTube videos of the rod building process. It looked simple enough and I begin to acquire all of the tools and equipment needed.
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