Rainshadow The Judge-live bait RX7

Rod Building 101: Beginner Basics

July 29 – September 2, 2025

🕒 Tuesdays | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (PST)

Perfect for first-time builders or those needing a refresher!

You’ll receive step-by-step live instruction as you build your first (or second) custom rod from start to finish.

What You’ll Learn:

• Rod-building terminology & fundamentals
• How to choose the right blanks and components
• Guide types and materials
• Grip styles and materials
• Reel seat options
• Live demo: basic diamond wrap + decorative end wraps
• Live Q&A throughout the session

Rod Building 102: Intermediate

July 24 – August 28, 2025

🕒 Thursdays | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (PST)

💡 Recommended after Rod Building 101

Take your skills to the next level with more advanced builds and techniques.

What You’ll Learn:

• Step-by-step live instruction on 3 custom designs
• Decorative end wraps
• Basic marbling techniques
• How to fix broken guides
• Interactive Q&A

Rod Building 103: Advanced Techniques

Rod Building 103: Advanced Techniques 

📅 July 23 – August 27, 2025

🕒 Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (PST)

Ready to master your craft? This class covers advanced design and customization.

What You’ll Learn:

• Rod refurbishment techniques
• Advanced marbling and decorative wraps
• Complex cross wrap patterns
• Custom grip creation
• Pro tips and tricks
• Open Q&A

Rod Building: Elite Weaving Class

📅 Ongoing Mondays

🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (PST)

This specialized class is all about rod weaving and creative expression.

What You’ll Learn:

• Step-by-step weaving techniques
• How to create your own woven designs
• Integrating weaving with other wraps
• Pictoweave fundamentals
• Advanced tips & tricks
• Live Q&A
  

Rod Building: 18 week Master Course

Sundays | August 10 – December 7, 2025

🕒 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (PST) / 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EST)

Our most comprehensive course for those looking to seriously level up their rod-building journey. Watch, build, and interact live for 18 weeks.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to select the right blanks & components for specific fishing styles
• Power deflection vs. action deflection
• Complete rod-building terminology
• In-depth component & material breakdown
• How to build multiple rods start-to-finish
• Four unique decorative designs
• Rod refurbishment + guide repair
• Cross-wrap pattern reading
• Acid wrapping (spiral wrap)
• Grip creation techniques
• Community support & Q&A each session