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

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

Regular price $130.00 USD
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Every Saturday morning starting October 4, 2025

Be in any country and learn to rod build.  

9am  - 10:30 (PST) {12:00 PM- 1:30PM EST) This is a complete live 15-week online course. This is the ultimate Rod Building course.  With Guest Speakers from the industry. Be anywhere around the world and take this online class via zoom.

Do not go out and buy a bunch of stuff to build rods.  Wait until after the first day of class.  We will go through things you'll need that are necessities to rod building, things that are optional, and things you really do not need. 

You will receive a free blank (we do not know which blank each class person will receive.  Typically the class chooses their blank the 2nd week after going through the blank available to get. So before buying anything, wait until after the second day of class.  Save the money. 

In this 15 week course:

  • You will have step by step live instructions while you build a couple rods during this 15 week course. Or you can sit back, watch and learn as we journey our way through this class.
  • Learn how to choose your blanks and components for certain types of fishing
  • Learn about Power Deflection and Action Deflection
  • Learn the terminology
  • Learn about the materials of blanks and components
  • Learn 3 different designs
  • Learn how to marble and fix guides
  • Learn how to refurbish old rods
  • Learn various different decorative end wraps
  • Learn how to read cross wrap patterns
  • Learn how to do an acid wrap "Spiral wrap"
  • Learn how to create designs for your own grips

About a week before class starts, you will receive the zoom link.

This is a non refundable class.

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

Rod Building: 15 week Master Course

Saturdays | October 04 – 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.