Bernie

RivrRat, MJL. Thank you. Actually I am happy with my present rods. I would just like to make a rod that functions as well or perhaps better but with a customized look. Usually if Im bored in the winter I will head to our boat building shop and make a table or a shelf or whatever. I think I could really get into doing this rod building thing. I have some things in mind of what it should look like already. Just need to find proper components and learn how to do it.

Good stuff Tracker . Thanks Funny... I thought there would be more responses on this subject.

Welcome on plkazoo. Maybe you could try out TJ's new site. He's doing a beta test on it here. www.ontariooutfittersnetwork.com/

Thanks for the try Tracker

A small ATV or Ski-Doo Gel cell battery would work real well.

Hey Jigger. There is a lot of information out there but if I'm going to spend the time to build a rod I would like to do it right the first time. These guys are selling and it's possible they dont always have customers best interests in mind. If we ever get this all figgered out maybe we can go somewhere and take a look.

Didn't work for me either Dan

Hi Mjl. Thanks for the responce..I was looking at the St Croix blanks and would purchase one but before Ido would like to find out if there are other options. For example I know nothing about about Sage or Lamiglas. Are they better or worse for quality?

Hello All. Been on for a couple months and haven't seen much on this topic yet. I am thinking of making my own fishing rod. I first began to get interested when I seen a picture of a rod that Irishfield posted that Spiel had made. Beautiful! I have done a little investigating on the internet and there seems to be a lot of sites to buy the required material. But what is the best stuff? Who is reliable to buy from? I would prefer to buy in Canada if possible. I only fish on Nipissing for walleye. Presently use a 1 piece 6.6 shimano Crucial Med fast and really like it. Also have a 7ft gloomis thats ok too but its a little heavier. All input will be appreciated. Thank you .....Bernie ps. This will also be a great wintertime project.

Another Question....What area are you fishing?

If you build it they will come..................................The Habs that is.. Get that rink cleared

What ever happened to our Imperial Angler? Did she end up on a higher plane after such exultation ? Been somewhat empty here since? Just Kidding Nauti.

Rich Im gonna make some Nipissing jig specials just for you. I will take some pictures so you can pick out your Favorite colour.

Hey Rich. No tackle box required that just takes up space in the boat. A box of worms and a handful of jigs and away you go.

Welcome on Frank .. Hope you enjoy it here....We do

lol ..Dont get that going again!! Hi Glen..Those are cool looking fish. You keep those for a snack or toss-em back?

I live about 15-20 miles east of Restoule Park. Only spent one night there camping. Beautiful place, very pretty lake. Fishing can be finicky from what I hear but there are some dandy's in it. Quieter than a lot of parks from what I have been told. Doubt you would be disappointed.

Gotta have the depthfinder. Those walleye are at a certain depth on a shoal the gps isnt accurate enough.

Going to see Tragically Hip Saturday night in Sudbury. That should be good too.

You would need clothsline and a winch to pull that thing in. How on earth did he even get it on his lap?

Classic Rock Lots of favs. Tom Petty came to mind first. Underated??? Crosby,Stills, Nash and Young-tremendous talent.

Ok Rick.. Sounds like fun..Going to have to be there now. Looking forward to it. Will likely have room in my boat for 2 more fisherpeople that day. Welcome to come with me if you wish...Bernie

O jeez...now I gotta go to Lakair... Nothing beats a jig and a worm for walleye on Nipissing Sir Rick. I throw down my gauntlet sir!!! A challenge if you wish to accept!

Rich remind me in a week or so and i will send you some pictures of what I use on Nipissing. Hopefully get out to the cottage soon. All my gear is out there so I cant take any pics for you until then.

Holy Cow.....It is a cow. Massive . Is such a fish even edible? Dont think I would try.