"mdk77" wrote in message
ups.com...
I ran across this on the internet and wondered what the advantages and
disadvantages are to building your own fly rod. Is this something the
average fisherman should stay away from (too difficult)? Anyone here
fish rods they built themselves? What are some recommended resources
for this (books, web sites etc.).

It's really not that hard. Technically, if you can glue the tip top on
there and you get a good blank, the rod will cast well. The rest is gravy.