jayL
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Ok,
I saw one of the other threads had a good bit of info on rod building. I didn't want to hijack, so I'll make a new one.
I'm in college and fairly poor (those of you who have been here long can remember a similar thread in which i ask the same questions about fly tying. I'm happy to report that its one of my favorite hobbies now.)
Basically, I was wondering how much money I could save by building rods. I initially started tying flies out of thrift (although I don't think I saved much yet... but I will eventually) and it has become a very rewarding hobby. Is it something that I would want to try for these reasons? I'd hope that I enjoy it and can make a hobby/build rods for friends at wholesale, but if not, will it at least be cheaper than buying a new one?
I'm not great with my hands but I tend to get deeply immersed in things which I put my mind to (i'm a computer programmer).
If its worth a shot, and if I can afford it, let me know where to start. Tips/lessons learned would be great.
Thanks.
jay
I saw one of the other threads had a good bit of info on rod building. I didn't want to hijack, so I'll make a new one.
I'm in college and fairly poor (those of you who have been here long can remember a similar thread in which i ask the same questions about fly tying. I'm happy to report that its one of my favorite hobbies now.)
Basically, I was wondering how much money I could save by building rods. I initially started tying flies out of thrift (although I don't think I saved much yet... but I will eventually) and it has become a very rewarding hobby. Is it something that I would want to try for these reasons? I'd hope that I enjoy it and can make a hobby/build rods for friends at wholesale, but if not, will it at least be cheaper than buying a new one?
I'm not great with my hands but I tend to get deeply immersed in things which I put my mind to (i'm a computer programmer).
If its worth a shot, and if I can afford it, let me know where to start. Tips/lessons learned would be great.
Thanks.
jay