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Vague Rods

Rod Building 15 week online Course (with a Free Rainshadow Blank)

Rod Building 15 week online Course (with a Free Rainshadow Blank)

$130.00 USD
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Every Tuesdays 12/2/2025 - 3/10/2025

15-Week Online Rod Building Course (Live via Zoom)
Join from anywhere in the world!


Time: 5pm - 6:30pm  (Pacific Standard time)

Learn the complete art of rod building in this live, 15-week course featuring expert guest speakers from the industry.

No need to buy gear upfront — we’ll cover what’s essential, optional, and unnecessary during the first and second class.

Each student receives a free rod blank (chosen during week 2 or 3). Save your money and wait until class starts before purchasing supplies.

What You'll Learn in This 15-Week Course:

Build your own rods with live, step-by-step instruction — or just watch and learn.

Topics include:

  • Choosing blanks & components for specific fishing styles

  • Power & action deflection

  • Rod building terminology 

  • Learn materials

  • 3 rod designs + basic marbling

  • Learn how to read cross wrap patterns 
  •  guide repair

  • Refurbishing old rods

  • Decorative end wraps  

  • Acid (spiral) wraps

  • Custom grip design

Zoom link sent a couple days to a week before class starts.
Note: This class is non-refundable.

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Join From Anywhere. Start Your 15 week Rod Building Journey Today!

Rod Building: 15 week Master Course

Tuesdays | December 02 – January 10, 2026

🕒 9:00 AM (PST)

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

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
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Learn from Seasoned Experts

Our online rod-building classes are led by experienced rod builders who understand every facet of the craft. Their extensive insights are packaged into instructional modules that guide you step-by-step through creating your rod.

From choosing the right materials to mastering assembly techniques, our online rod-building classes equip you with the knowledge and skills to craft your custom fishing rod confidently.