Build a rod
Intro: How to build a rod step-by-step, select components, mount, wrap, coat and test a fly rod
This is the Global FlyFisher's complete build-your-own graphite flyrod article series - known in short as the BaR-series. The series will consist of the following articles, once all have been published:
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Submitted March 17th 2008
how do you know what size tip top to buy ? the rod I am building is a three piece 12wt. the tip mikes .076 dia. and how do you know what size the strippers and snakes guides are. thanks Bob
i like this site it will come in handy for my first rod and don't ask why a 12wt. the blank where free.