More and more people are turning to outdoor activities and fishing is one of them. However, buying a professional fishing rod set can be expensive and sometimes you may not find what you need. Fortunately, making your own fishing rod is a fairly easy and fun process. Let’s take a step-by-step look at how to make a homemade fishing rod and what are the necessary materials.
Necessary Materials:
Poplar Rod or Bamboo: A poplar stick or bamboo about 1.5-2 meters long and about 2-3 cm in diameter can be used as the main body.
Rope or Fishing Line: You will need to use a thin and durable rope or fishing line as a fishing line. Usually 3-5 meters in length will do the trick.
Hook: You will need a few hooks of appropriate sizes for fishing. The hook size may vary depending on the fish you want to catch.
A small piece of wood: You will need a piece of wood to secure the fishing line. This piece will be mounted on the end of the fishing rod.
Barbed Wire: You can use barbed wire to attach the piece of wood to the rod to secure the fishing line.
Some Paint and a Brush: Optionally, some paint and a brush will come in handy to color the fishing rod.
How to Make a Fishing Rod:
Prepare the Rod: As a first step, clean and properly cut the poplar stick or bamboo you will be using. If you want, you can give the stick a decorative look by painting or varnishing it.
Prepare the wooden piece: Cut and smooth the small piece of wood you will use to secure the string to the stick. This piece is usually mounted at the very end of the stick.
Use Barbed Wire: Use barbed wire to secure the wooden piece to the stick. Tie one end of the wire tightly to the wooden piece and the other end to the stick.
Tie the String: To secure the string or fishing line to the stick, thread one end through the barbed wire and tie it tightly. Prepare the fishing line by stretching it along the length of the rod and tying it tightly.
Add Hooks: After tying the string, cut a length of string to your desired length and attach one or more fish hooks to the end. Tie the hooks tightly to the end of the line.
Finish and Test: Once you have completed your fishing rod set, test that it is ready to use. If everything is working properly, you can go out on the water and start fishing.
Now you have your own homemade fishing kit! Enjoy strengthening your connection to nature and having a pleasant fishing experience.
