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Hartord Rod Building Class (4/24/2010)

April 24th & 25th, 2010

  • MH Code: RBCK 04/24/2010

Hartord Rod Building Class (4/24/2010)

 
This class is full.

Contact todd@mudhole.com for inquiries regarding future availability in your area.

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Location: DoubleTree Bradley International Airport Hotel
16 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 627-5171
Hotel Rate Code: $89.00/night plus tax
via telephone
Seats: 0

Note: All students must be 15 years of age or older.
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Description

This class is full. Contact todd@mudhole.com for inquiries regarding future availability in your area.

Have you ever wanted to build your own fishing rod but don't know where to start? Well this is the class for you! Mud Hole is pleased to begin offering an "Introduction to Rod Building" class for beginner rod builders. Our rod building classes are taught by experienced instructors with state of the art teaching aids and projection equipment.

During the class, students will learn all of the the proper techniques for building a custom rod. Some of the techniques you will learn include:

  • Selecting the right blank and components
  • Splining blanks
  • Attaching tip-tops
  • Thread wrapping
  • Cork reaming
  • Filing guide feet
  • Guide placement
  • Applying finish
  • Attaching reel seats
  • ... and much more

On The Road Classes Also Include a FREE 2nd Day Seminar!

Our on the road rod building classes are a 2-day event. On day one you will learn everything above while you build a custom rod start-to-finish. Day two you will pick up your rod and be treated to free advanced skills seminars – going beyond the basics, you will be treated to lessons in:

  • Marbling
  • Decorative Wraps
  • Building Custom Cork Handles
  • Basic Weaving
  • Custom Inlays
  • Abalone Inlays & More

What's Included in the Class?

Students will build a 6'6" spinning rod from pre-assembled kits, which are included in the price of the class. Choose your favorite thread colors and a custom fish decal. Not only do we provide all of the necessary tools and supplies, but you get to keep them when you leave!

For just $149.00 you get the following:

  • Personalized instruction from four professional rod builders
  • A Complete 6'6" IM6 Graphite Spinning Rod Kit:
    • IS661M Graphite Spinning Blank (Matte Black)
    • American Tackle Halide spinning guides and tip-top
    • Your choice of custom thread wrap color combination
    • Your choice of custom fish decal
    • 9" Cork rear grip
    • 2 1/2" Cork foregrip
    • 17mm Deluxe cushioned graphite reel seat with stainless hoods
    • Black winding check & butt cap
  • Your Very Own Hand Rod Wrapper
  • Burnishing Tool
  • Flexcoat All-In-One Rod Assembly Kit:
    • 24cc Flex Coat Rod Builders Epoxy Glue
    • 4 - Epoxy Glue Mixing Sticks
    • Flex Coat Tip Top Adhesive
    • Flex Coat Guide Foot Adhesive
    • 24cc Flex Coat Rod Wrapping Finish
    • 4 - Flex Coat Mixing Cups
    • 4 - Flex Coat Finish Stir Sticks
    • 2 - Yellow Brushes
    • 2 - Purple Brushes
  • An exclusive 2nd day of Advanced Techniques Seminars, covering professional techniques such as:
    • Marbling
    • Decorative Wraps
    • Basic Weaving
    • Custom Inlays
    • Building Custom Cork Handles
    • Abalone Inlays & More

All the supplies you'll need are included!      Hand Rod Wrapper - Yours to Keep!

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Choose your favorite thread colors!
Your Choice of Custom Decal!
You'll get a professional thread burnishing tool

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