On Aug 24, 1:33 am, gordo wrote:

Making your own rod, even if it is ugly, is great once you get on the
water with it. I made a small 7 ft 6 inch 4 weight for panfish and
small brook ttrout fishing. Doesn't look great, but it is nice to
catch a fish on something you created (other than the fly).

Good luck in your endevour.

Thanks for the help. I realize I probably won't save money building
my own rod, and it may not be perfectly built, but I do like the idea
of having the satisfaction of fishing something I made myself.