Like professional golfers and major league hitters, avid fishermen are athletes. In order for athletes to perform at their highest level they rely on top quality equipment. Anglers worldwide are taking their fishing to a higher level by building custom fishing rods which are a seamless extension of their arm, comfortable and fitting in every way while outputting maximum performance with the greatest level of efficiency.
Fortunately, you can put that perfect rod in your hands by building it yourself. I know, for those who have never done it, building a custom fishing rod sounds like it’s more work than it is really worth. But with nothing more than a little bit of spare time, a work bench a few affordable tools, and a bit of patience, building your own custom rod is not that difficult.
Will the custom rod you build help you catch more fish? The answer is yes. In angling as in any sport, the confidence you have in the tools you are using will reflect directly on how well you fish. When building your own rod, you have the option to choose the blanks and components you desire to perfectly match your style of fishing. Finding a rod with just the right shape, length, handle, guides and action you prefer can be challenging in today’s market. When building your own rod, you can consider all of these elements from the start and finish with exactly what you want in a fishing rod.
Ultimately you are building an extension of your arm which will be able to make longer and more accurate casts and have more lifting power. Plus, you save a pocket full of cash building your own versus purchasing the equivalent rod from a name brand manufacturer. You’ll also experience a greater level of satisfaction accomplishing your angling dreams with a rod you build yourself.
If building a fishing rod doesn’t appeal to you, having the knowledge of how the rod is built will also make you a better fisherman. By understanding the limits of the blank and components the rod was built with will allow you to utilize the rod in ways you may not have thought possible or prevent yourself from exerting the rod to limits it was not designed for. In the end, like a professional athlete, you will perform better when you use equipment that was designed specifically for your application.
There are great resources out there to obtain the knowledge to begin building custom rods. For more details and free how to videos on crafting your own fishing rod visit www.mudhole.com.
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