My First Build

[cudaking305]

So after snapping a $500 custom in the back of my truck I promised myself I would never pay to make a custom again so I decided to take up Rod Building. I started out by doing a couple of practice wraps on a old rod that I stripped and they came out pretty decent so I decided to do my first build. Everything came in from Mudhole in 2 days and I was really surprised because they expected delivery date was supposed to be a week from the date I ordered it so I was happy about that. I got everything and I was so excited so I tore open the box and started.There was supposed to be a fish decal but it was a weird one because it wasn't applied like most of them so i kind of messed it up.The rod just now needs to be epoxied. I tried doing a Chevron you guys can judge wether I succeeded or not. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

The Blank: American Tackle Matrix 8-14lb test
Guides: Fuji Alconite K-Frames 25-5.5
Reel Seat: Deluxe Fuji Graphite Reel Seat
Thread: Tiger Thread Size A, Prizm Thread, Prowrap Metallic Goldenrod Size D, Prowrap Twilight Black Size D.
Grip: 2'' Fighting Butt, 1 1/2'' Back Grip, 3'' Fore-grip. All Black EVA.

[Thelonereeler]

Very nice work!

[ffishermen1]

Nice job on the rod.

[cudaking305]

Thanks for the Heads up STRiZ!

[cocoaken]

Good job, now you have the fever what's your next build.

[cudaking305]

Idk for sure but probably a bottom rod for the pier.

[rays]

heading to the right direction, keep it up.

one thing about wraps, pack 'em tight and make them straight.