Ok, you guys have got me itching to start building some rods especially after exchanging some PMs with flechero.  Ordered some rod building books and have been pouring over them as well as this forum and DavidG's web site.  About ready to get started need to get my work area prepped and built out as well as build a couple of the tools/jigs I would like to have.

Question:  Which rods are easier to start with?  Fly, spinning, baitcaster?  I've got the impression that spinning and fly rods might be easiest to start with.   I am tempted to start with the fly rod as I have a decent 7/8 but would like to have a couple lighter ones for panfish and streams.

Thanks,

Eddie

ejtaylor822,

I don't do fly rods, but IMO it would be easier to build a 1 piece spiral wrapped casting rod.

flechero may be the one to get you started in the fly arena, I think he has built some fly rods...

Good Luck & Tight Wraps !!!!  

IMO it would be easier to build a 1 piece spiral wrapped casting rod.

Yup, I also think that the easiest rod to start with is a casting rod...  (I only build spiral wrapped BC's)  Fly rods require more planning design and spinninng rods (depending on your layout method) take a little more effort (IMO) to get the guide sizes and layout just right.  Even though a light flyrod for panfish might be a little easier, learning to wrap guides with a light fly blank will deter you from attempting a second rod!!  The tip sections are so little that you'll go nuts trying to wrap those as a beginner.  

Also, i think the split casting grip is one of the easier ones to turn.  (fly grips are the hardest if you turn your own.)

Thanks, guys.  Convinced me to start with a BC.  Makes sense about the light blank and trying to wrap - can see that being a challenge.  Will hold off on that one until have done some wrapping.

Going to get my work area in order, build my jigs and give it a shot!

Thanks again,

Eddie

ejtaylor822,

If you haven't done so I would recommend that you visit the sticky thread above "Newbies with rod building questions." A lot of good info and links for you in that thread...

Good Luck & Tight Wraps!!  

ejtaylor822,

If you haven't done so I would recommend that you visit the sticky thread above "Newbies with rod building questions." A lot of good info and links for you in that thread...

Good Luck & Tight Wraps!!

Thanks, David.  Yes, have been through that thread a couple of times and visited all the links in it.  Have also spent a lot of time on your web site - ton of great information on there - thanks for the interest in sharing with the rest of us.

Thanks,

Eddie