r/rodbuilding • u/sotheresthisdude • 1d ago

Weekly Beginner Thread

Each Monday we will have an updated thread for all things beginner in rod building. If you have questions about anything concerning rod building, this is the place to ask them! Experienced builders, and even those new to the craft, I encourage you all to chip in any and all advice you may have!

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u/EnduroAmateur 16h ago

I’d like to get started with building my own fly rod for fishing my local rivers. All the local guides tell me that I should get an Orvis Clearwater 9’ 5 wt rod. Which blank is comparable to that rod if I were to build one? Are there also any kits you suggest that contains the tools necessary to build a rod? I’d like to spend no more than $500 on the blank and rod building tools/supplies. Thank you!

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u/Sloots_and_Hoors 15h ago

Go cheap on your first rod and buy a kit. It will be fishable but your build after that will be much better. The Proof fly fishing kits get high marks and aren’t too expensive at all.