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Rédigé par Blog Rodhouse Le 23 Jan 2025
Combien de temps pour monter sa première canne ?

Combien de temps pour monter sa première canne ?

How long does it take to build your first fishing rod? Learn the key steps of rodbuilding: handle assembly, guide wrapping, and varnishing. A detailed guide to building a custom rod in just two afternoons!

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Rédigé par Blog Rodhouse Le 23 Jan 2025

Building your own fishing rod is a rewarding experience, but how long does it take? The answer depends on the type of rod and the complexity of the build. For a basic predator fishing rod with single-foot guides, a beginner should expect around 10 hours of work, spread over two afternoons.

With many online tutorials, including Rodhouse's resources, learning rodbuilding has never been easier. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each step and the time required.


1. Assembling the Handle: How Long Does It Take?

The time required to assemble the rod handle depends on its complexity. For a first-time builder, it’s best to choose a simple and accessible handle.

  • Rodhouse Pre-made Handle Packs 🛠️: About 2 hours
  • XO Grip Handle (carbon monoblock): Less than 30 minutes – simply glue the blank into the handle.
  • Fly Rod Handle 🎣: Quick assembly, as it consists of only three elements to glue and adjust.

💡 Tip: Using a pre-made handle pack simplifies the process and ensures a perfect fit.


2. Wrapping the Guides: A Precise Step

Guide wrapping is a crucial precision task that requires patience.

  • Wrapping a complete guide set (7-9 guides) with basic black thread:
    • Experienced builders 🎯: 30 minutes
    • Beginners 🏗️: Take your time and work step by step.

Pro Tip:
If you're new to rod building, start by wrapping two guides per evening and progress gradually. By the weekend, you’ll be ready for the varnishing stage.

💡 For powerful rods: These take longer since underwraps are required for reinforcement.


3. Applying the Finish: The Final Touch

Varnishing a complete set of guides takes about 30 minutes, which is the working time of the epoxy mix.

💡 Tip: Use a rotating drying motor to ensure an even finish and avoid excess buildup.


Conclusion: Total Time Needed?

If you take your time, building a simple, clean, and efficient fishing rod requires two half-days of work.

Time Breakdown:

Step Beginner Time Experienced Time
Handle Assembly 2 hours 30 min – 1 hour
Guide Wrapping 4–5 hours 30 min – 1 hour
Varnishing 30 min 30 min
Total Estimated Time ~10 hours (2 afternoons) ~5 hours

💡 Fun Fact: During Rodhouse training sessions, all participants successfully built a complete fishing rod in one morning!


Why Try Rodbuilding?

Building your own fishing rod allows you to:
Customize your gear to your needs
Enhance performance and ergonomics
Save money on high-end models
Discover a fun and rewarding craft

Are you ready to build your first rod? 🎣

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