Rod Building Program


Learn a new skill!  Build a fly rod with the components YOU want!  Maybe even save money!

The GGACC Rod Building Program workshops consist of six meetings, held at the clubhouse one evening over the course of eight weeks.  Each meeting will cover a different aspect of rod building, and you’ll apply what you learn to a rod blank you’re actively building.  At the end of the work shop you’ll have a finished fly rod of which you can be proud.

Topics include: choosing a new blank and components; assembling and gluing up reel seats, aligning rod sections, constructing cork grips from either preformed grips or individual cork rings, preparing and wrapping guides, and finishing/coating guide wraps with epoxy or varnish.

Each work shop series is limited to six participants with sessions led by the club’s experienced rod builders.  There is a thirty-five-dollar fee for the workshops, and, participants must supply their own blank, reel seat, cork, guides, thread, finish and some simple tools (razor blade, masking tape, glue, etc.)  The club supplies jigs to facilitate rod wrapping and guide coating, rod drying motors, and lathes for turning cork handles.


Richard Stevens

GGACC Rod Building Program Chair

rmwstevens@gmail.com


Upcoming events

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 15 Nov 2023
    • 6 sessions
    • Anglers' Lodge
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    ROD BUILDING WORKSHOP

    GOLDEN GATE ANGLING AND CASTING CLUB

    One GGACC rod building workshops will begin this Fall for current club members consisting of six meetings, held at the clubhouse one evening a week over the course of nine weeks.  Meetings will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday.  Each meeting will cover a different aspect of rod building and you’ll apply what you learn to the rod blank you’re building at that meeting and at home between meetings.  

    Topics include:  choosing a rod blank and components; assembling and gluing up real seats, aligning rod sections, constructing cork grips, preparing and wrapping guides, and coating guide thread wraps.

    Participants must supply a graphite or fiberglass rod blank, reel seat, cork, guides, thread, thread finish and some simple tools (razor blade, making tape, glue, etc.)  This workshop is geared for building fiberglass and graphite fly rods only, from all new materials.  Rod repair or rod reconditioning services are not offered here.  The club supplies rod wrapping jigs and rod drying motors that you will take home between meetings.

    The first workshop will begin on October 11th.   There is a $35.00 fee for participation in this course.

    Online enrollment will begin on this page at 6 pm September 20th.  Each class can accommodate only six spaces and they fill up quickly.

    Richard Stevens

    Rod Building Chair

    rmwstevens@gmail.com



Questions? Please direct your inquiries to the appropriate mail box:

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Our Mailing Address:  Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club  ·  P.O. Box 591476  ·  San Francisco, CA 94159

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