Rod building Shop?

TopGrJim · Post by **TopGrJim** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:42 am

Is there a shop is SoCal that sells blanks, thread etc? I am a real beginner and am looking for a shop that can answer a few questions as well. Thanks! Jim Garrett

big_gorilla · Post by **big_gorilla** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:58 am

I would call Mark over at Performance Tackle in Los Alamitos.

Jake Ripley · Post by **Jake Ripley** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:03 am

I would check with the oriental guy that owns hook, line,and sinker over by upper state st. He builds rods.

some guy · Post by **some guy** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:41 am

Mark at performance...he wraps some of the best rods around.

ironman · Post by **ironman** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:51 pm

mike aka flipper at fishermans tackle/arc american rod company
ventura .ca harbor blv

crazychuy · Post by **crazychuy** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:18 pm

If you're in the L.A. area I would go to "Sav-On Tackle" in Santa Fe Springs.

You also have "ACIDROD.COM" and they are local in the San Dimas area. They are probably your best bet. They have an awesome website and carry a good selection of rod building material.

The best catalog company for a beginner that is trying to learn would be MUDHOLE.COM. The catalolg is FREE and they have a section in the front of the catalog that is a great primer for beginners.

I learned on Saltwater rods from some of the best in the business in Southern California. I now build on Bass rods. It's addictive once you get the hang of it and if you have an avid imagination.

P.M. me if you have any further questions that I would be more than happy to help you with.

Thanks,

CHUY

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:37 pm

Sav-On is awesome... lots of supplies. Also check out Marriot's in Fullerton, if you get a chance... more fly-oriented, but lots of great freshwater supplies and their prices are very good as well - I got my Power Wrapper from them several years ago, and get much of my thread and stuff from them.

Roger