Vague Rods
Rod Building 15 week online Course (with a Free Rainshadow Blank)
Rod Building 15 week online Course (with a Free Rainshadow Blank)
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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:
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Choosing blanks & components for specific fishing styles
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Power & action deflection
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Rod building terminology
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Learn materials
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3 rod designs + basic marbling
- Learn how to read cross wrap patterns
- guide repair
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Refurbishing old rods
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Decorative end wraps
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Acid (spiral) wraps
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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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Forge your angling future with online rod-building classes from anywhere around the world
Take your fishing experience to the next level and master a new skill with our online rod-building classes. At Vague Custom Rods, we've harnessed the power of digital learning to bring our expert knowledge straight to you. No matter where you are, you can tap into our wisdom and learn the intricate art of creating custom fishing rods.
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
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.