Lionel F. Stevenson wrote:
Is it worth doing for one rod?

How difficult is it for a knacky but rank beginner?

Will I end up with a really good rod for a bargain price?

-- Lionel

Lionel,
Building a fishing rod isn't difficult, though you will find that your
initial skill level will show in your first project, unless you are
able to hook up with a local rod builder that can help you avoid
difficulties.

As for the bargain price, that may not be achieved since you will need
to acquire some items that usually get spread across several rods, like
bonding epoxy and thread epoxy. And if you acquire a simple wrapping
device (though you really don't need one for just one rod) that cost
will factor in. All that said, you can end up with a decent rod at a
decent price, and maybe a great rod if you invest in better components
than the major manufacturers use on their rods.

Do some exploration at Rodbuilding.org then decide whether to take on
the project. You will likely learn that building one rod is like
trying to eat just one potato chip....

Jeff