MSFF Rod Building class
Want to build your own fly rod?
MSFF is holding a rod building class designed to teach you the fundamentals of building a fly rod. Join us on February 6th, 13th, and 20th at the Bass Pro shops on Macon road from 6pm to 8pm to learn this amazing skill. The class is limited to 5 participants and sign up is required. So please register as soon as possible to secure your spot. The class will cost $45 per person and includes a $20 refundable (upon return of rod building equipment) deposit. $45 is due at time of registration.
MSFF Provides the rod building equipment if you do not have any yourself and provides a list of discounted rod blanks you can purchase.
Once you have registered please navigate to 'Documents' under the 'Member Club Info' tab. Select Education and the form is available. Complete the form and email it to Vince or contact him at (901) 849-1194 and inform him of what rod you would like to build. If you would like to purchase your own blank and rod components, please let him know at that time. All order forms should be returned to Vince no later then Friday January 31st to ensure that rod blanks and components arrive before part 1 of the class on February 6th. If you cannot reach Vince the form can be emailed to John Bannister at johnpabannister@gmail.com.
To complete the order form:
1. Select the rod blank you wish to build
2. Select the guide set (the appropriate guide set will be ordered for your rod blank weight)
3. Select the handle type (half wells for up to 6wt and full wells for 7wt and higher)
4. Select the Tip Top (this is the tip of the fly rod and the correct size for your rod blank will be ordered.
5. Add up the total and please have that payment ready for the first class
If you wish to order your own blank, please let John Bannister or Vince Marascuilo know and do not complete an order form. You should order your own blank to arrive in time for the first class on February 6th.
If you have any questions please call or email Vince Marascuilo.