ah_long Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hi, I'm looking into building my own custom rod... wondering if there's any place I could get supplies locally. So far, I only checked out www.mudhole.com wondering if anyone has any other websites that I should look into. Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 You want to talk to Spiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 SEND A PM TO SPIEL, HE MAKES GREAT RODS AND AM SURE HE COULD HELP YOU OUT PAUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Don't know where you are but Angling Specialties in Mississauga carry quite a bit of rod building gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 good to know, I'm in Markham but I can certainly check'em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeCarlos Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Angling Specialties Keele and hwy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 There's a niche there for someone to fill locally I can tell you that. Or anywhere in Canada for that matter! There is NO real good source to buy components (at least the ones I need) in Canada. I'm constantly ordering stuff online. Either Mudhole, Jann's Netcraft, Anglers Workshop or Schoff. Angling Specialties should have the basics (epoxy finish, guides, maybe some cork..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 well... I'm already looking @ the wrapper/dryer on mudhole.. compared to my car detailing equipment, this is actually a lot cheaper than I thought it would be... I'll check out angling specialties before I order anything online any sources for blanks in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have tied 1 mudhole mhx blank and have 2 more on the way - they are nice blanks - light and fast. I will buy more. They are supposed to be copies of the imx blanks. They are a great price. Even after paying duty they are cheaper than Canadian prices and a great product too. They are as nice as st croix avid blanks and feel just like loomis imx blanks. Have not fished them yet so we will see how sensitive they are - though they are getting great reviews on the net. I found it cheapest to buy most of my stuff through mudhole as their prices are lower than here on everything. I just picked up my epoxy and winding checks here. If u r near Cambridge you can stop by and check them out if u like. I have the sj 842 (7', 6 - 12 lb), and these are on their way: ds 822(6'10 drop shot) and sj 720(6' crappie rod) blanks Landry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 thanks for the information, very good to know... how's the shipping cost with mudhole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landry Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 It was pricey - 25 bucks plus some charges (30) here too. My buddy and I made 2 rods from one order that worked out to 120 for each, tax included (all supplies included, even those bought here). they are great rods at that price. We dressed them up nice but did not buy expensive guides as that can really drive cost up quickly. You are pretty much looking at that or more if you buy in Canada - even with a low end blank. Landry PS: the stuff got here in 4 days!!!!! I am getting my parents to sneak my next 2 rods back from Florida but the shipping cost 20 and the FLA tax was 9 so I wish I hadn't bothered as I will likely only save 35 bucks or so in the end. Still - that's 30$ or so in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddler Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Cabelas still has rod building materials. Also try ebay. I found some very unique stuff there a couple of years ago. Reel seat inserts made from elk antler and some very nice wood inserts too. muddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 so far, the MHX blank looks great, I'm hoping to build a rod with spiral micro guides on them... I wonder how it would stack up to the Z-Bone that's coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 For supplies locally, Angling Specialties, has blanks (St. Croix, Lamiglas, Sage), guides, epoxy, cork (and other handle materials like foam and ), thread, brushes and almost anything you need to build a rod. I also bought a Flex Coat rod turning motor through AngSpec but I still prefer turning my rods by hand. It does come in handy though when it's late and you're busy doing other stuff around the house. I still use the same rod wrapper George gave me when I was 15. Here's one online place in Canada that sells rod building stuff: http://www.rodbuildersupplies.com/index.php I've personally never ordered from them but know a few people who have...They've had great experiences dealing with them. I've ordered from Mudhole a number of times. Great selection to choose from. Shipping costs for me usually were 25-65% of the order cost to get it to my door. Long and/or heavy items will be more expensive to ship. In Ontario, you can always talk to: - Spiel here on OFC - John Collina (JC tackle in Caledonia) - Billy at Wilsons hooked me up with some components for my fly rods. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm building A st croix rod with spirl guides, bought off mudhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted April 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 thank you very much MJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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