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Building a rod wrapping jig takes little more than a board, a few brackets and some felt. Here is the build plan, the tension setting and the limits of the home made version.
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Feb 9, 2026
WKS-FW 662-2IM: The New Benchmark for Trout Fishing
As the trout season opener is just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the gear that will truly make a difference on the water. Today, we’r...
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Optimising Your Rod for Euro Nymphing: Choosing Blank, Guides and Grip
How to build a rod optimised for euro nymphing Euro nymphing is one of the must-have techniques for success on rivers when targeting trout and grayling, but ...
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Les meilleurs blanks de Rodhouse désormais disponibles de série pour le grand public !
Rodhouse est né et s’est développé en proposant aux pêcheurs le matériel nécessaire pour assembler leur propre canne à pêche. Aujourd’hui le rodbuilding n’es...
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Changing a Guide is a skill every angler should master!
A broken guide puts a rod out of action over a part that costs next to nothing. The complete tutorial, from choosing the replacement guide to curing the finish.
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Lexique à l’usage des nouveaux rodbuilders
Chaque activité possède un vocabulaire spécifique et bien souvent trop technique et « original » pour être compréhensible par un non initié. Le rodbuilding n...
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Color matching of Wrapping wires
Bienvenue dans notre guide sur la concordance des couleurs des fils à ligature. Ce guide vous aidera à choisir les bons fils à ligatures pour vos futurs mont...
Apr 28, 2023
Techniques and tools to create your own chuck
Learn how to make your own mandrel for rod building. Discover the techniques and tools needed to create a custom chuck.
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Feeder rod assembly : Steps and tips for a high-performance rod
Everything you need to know about feeder rod assembly. Follow the detailed steps to assemble your rod and optimize its performance for feeder fishing.
Jul 24, 2019
Finishing rings for fishing rods - All you need to know
Discover the finishing rings used in rodbuilding. Explore the different options and learn how to integrate them professionally on your rods.
