i want to start making my own rods is this cheaper? also i would appreciate a list of starting items need to make my first rod thanks

dont get me wrong but if you are looking to make rods and save money forget it . if you want a hobby that you will enjoy do it .

most of everyone will suggest to start here

http://www.amazon.com/Rod-Building-Guide-Spinning-Trolling/dp/1571882162/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256949328&sr=8-1-spell

It is a great hobby

well I'm not really looking to save money I really like the fact that i can customize any rod for example I love split grips but cant get them on all the rods i like also i can put different guides on the rods.

By the way has anyone seen a place that sells carrot stix blanks i was looking  around for the stuff i need to get started and deiced to look for some rod blanks and cant find a carrot stix one

E21 fishing carrat stixs.com-150 and up.

You can save $$ building a rod on a high end blank vs buying a factory rod with that blank.  As blanks get below $100, you begin to lose that advantage.  But if you want a split grip, no foregrip, spiral wrapped rod, you either build it yourself or buy custom.

By the way has anyone seen a place that sells carrot stix blanks

E21 doesn't release their blanks for the custom rod industry. If you really want high end blanks start looking at North Fork Composite blanks (they are the NEW GEN Loomis).

Good Luck & Tight Wraps!!!