This is RodBuilding Episode #16 Trim your blanks

[@boognish.]

I’m new to rod building and this video just opened my eyes to a whole new world

[@theeverydayfisherman3905]

Great video! I just picked up a 7ft rainshadow ultra light blank for building a BFS rod. I was a little concerned that it was a bit too whippy and was a bit nervous about trimming the tip down a little. I think I'm going to give it a go! Thanks for the confidence boost!

[@colterschwenke1240]

Thanks for the video, Gary!! I have always been a little nervous when trimming down a blank, but not any more. Good work, thank you.

[@truecustomrods6937]

Many thanks Colter 👍

[@tonypace2009]

Recent subscriber for Louisiana , US. Would love to see the light rod build. Thinking of building a BFS rod and would love to see how you would choose and pick components. Like sizing and placement of guides on a rod that bends pretty close to the handle. Here we deal with creeks and rivers with lots of trees and from your description of the light rod it may be close to what I am looking to build except for I really want to do a two piece rod . 6 ' or 6' 3" something that can be low roll cast or skipped in heavy tree lighned banks or kayak. With 1/8 ounce baits. Recently got a zephyr BFS reel and currently using a cheap zebco hotcast rod. Lol We don't have a big selection of BFS rods here everything either has to be shipped from overseas or cost quite a bit. If I am going to pay a bit I may as well learn how to build one.

[@emanuelkalergis847]

Finding it very helpful thank you.

[@jimk4267]

Great info...thanks!

[@jeffjohnson674]

Good morning. Just started watching your videos, they are very informative. I want to start building my own rods, want some special flare and details I haven’t been able to find on the market. I do have a question about the epoxy finishing. I have dome some epoxy work with wood so I am a little familiar with epoxy. I sometimes add color to my epoxy, using either dyes or Mica powders. Have you ever tried using colors to the epoxy on your rods and if so, how did it come out? Thank you. Jeff

[@ChefAlexSocci]

I would have thought taking material off the tip would make the rod flex more towards the middle therefore creating a slower action. Im wondering if removing a couple inches from the butt would help the rod flex farther towards the butt on a fly rod blank

[@eldridgeburrows9570]

what was the vise you used to hold the blank when you cut the butt of the rod.

[@mojo-is-back]

Can you make the blanks yourself? I don't think it's that difficult? The only question is how do you get the carbon off the steel blank?

[@rehnershinefarms1678]

How many teeth is that hacksaw blade, I would assume a high tpi like 24tpi or more?

[@EvolveCustomRods]

You really make this look easy, I always have some sort of anxiety when cutting a blank.

[@truecustomrods6937]

Thanks buddy, sharp blade and go to it! 😜