How Do You Make an Open Face Fishing Pole?

Open face fishing poles are designed to provide anglers with a lightweight, adjustable option for fishing in various conditions. The poles range in size from small, portable models to larger, more powerful rods designed for larger species.

While open face poles can be purchased ready-made, some anglers prefer to build their own custom rod. Doing so requires basic tools and supplies, as well as some knowledge of the components that go into making a successful open face pole.

Gather Supplies: The first step in building an open face rod is to gather all the necessary supplies. This includes the pole blank, guides and tip-tops, reel seat, cork grip and winding check. Anglers should also have a drill and drill bit set handy for attaching the components to the blank.

Install Guides: After gathering supplies, anglers should begin by installing guides along the length of the blank. This is done by drilling a hole in each end of the guide and inserting it into place on the rod blank. It’s important to make sure not to over tighten or under tighten this step as it can affect how well the rod performs.

Attach Reel Seat: Once all the guides are attached, anglers can then attach their reel seat. This is done by drilling a hole into either end of the reel seat then attaching it with screws or bolts through these holes into place on the blank.

Wrap Cork Grip: The next step is to wrap a cork grip around the handle of your rod blank. To do this properly it’s best for anglers to use a cork winding tool which will provide them with uniform wraps along their grip.

Attach Winding Check: The last step in building an open face rod is attaching a winding check. This is done by drilling two holes into either end of your winding check then securing it with screws or bolts through these holes into place on your handle.

Conclusion:

Building an open face fishing pole can be a fun and rewarding experience for any angler looking for an adjustable option for fishing in various conditions. The process involves gathering supplies such as pole blanks, guides and tip-tops, reel seats, cork grips and winding checks before installing each component onto your pole blank using basic tools such as drills and drill bitsets.

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Michael Allen