Affordable Fishing Rod Refinishing at Home, Budget Remodeling (DIY)

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5 жыл бұрын

I decided to refinish a fishing rod that is close to fifty years old. The idea was to not spend a lot of money in the remodeling process. The methods I used are inexpensive and the materials are readily available from local stores.
This video includes:
1. Redoing the fishing rod handle
2. Stripping off the eyes and cleaning them
3. Sanding down the old paint on the rod
4. Repainting blank
5. Wrapping the fishing eyes
6. Sealing the fishing eye wraps
All of the things listed above cost less than forty dollars to do. This is an amateur approach to refinishing a fishing rod in a homemade fashion. All of the work done in this video was performed by hand and completed using many items and tools I already had at home. There were no special tools or equipment purchased for refinishing fishing rods.

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@billdeverna1704 4 жыл бұрын

I've been building rods for over 50 years and yours turned out very nice.

@1stClassRVadventures 5 жыл бұрын

Tons of respect for doing it low budget like this! 😎

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's far from being professional, but here's the first fish I caught on the remodeled rod: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7uiaM9-p9qoY3k.html Don't use Rustoleum paint.

@mulletmaster2392 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent ingenuity 👍

@Eddie.Gonzalez 4 жыл бұрын

Wow such a great video. Thank you

@gamehog2696 3 жыл бұрын

well done. i have a couple i've been putting off now i can use your ideas to fix mine.

@RoryLynott 7 ай бұрын

The MOJO that you have on that stick is unparalleled. Thanks for your intel on how to fix up an old rod.

@seymourlebowitz7802 5 жыл бұрын

You motivated me to redo one of my surf rods ... Great video as always...Sy

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

It was a fun project, actually turned out pretty good. thanks for watching.

@mertz7305 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel cause I'm getting into fishing. I've made props and costumes for 20yrs and this is the first video of yours that I've thought 'I CAN ALREADY DO THAT!'.

@McCoy4837 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! Impressive!

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It was a fun task to take on. I'm please with the results.

@christophervela5447 2 жыл бұрын

Rad you give me hope man good info good knowledge great content and narrative on the snook rod

@the.reel.mccoy. 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the rod that you build yourself is WAY cooler than any rod someone could buy. Very cool old rod you have there!!!

@rosskilpatrick934 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@MarkFL98 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC, nice job 👍

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark. It was a fun project thanks to the KZfaq instructional videos.

@gabebrown4772 5 жыл бұрын

Saw this pop up because I have notifications on and I couldn't be happier watching another video. I thought about a rubber cap for a wooden walking cane but your solution certainly works!

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Yeah, I had some thoughts along those same lines. I'm please with the spiral.

@gabebrown4772 5 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing If you have any plastic dip of some sort it might be beneficial to put a few coats on the butt end to prevent the rope from wearing down too much.

@rickjames6948 3 жыл бұрын

Gorilla Glue Clear worked for me on three old rods. Dries fast and ultra shiny. UV resistant, cheap in price and can be found at any hardware store.

@Jredding352 5 жыл бұрын

This video was cool!🤙

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. It was fun to remodel the fishing rod.

@ajadair500 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job guy

@arthurloux6438 4 ай бұрын

Kind of like the rat rod of rods, loving it.

@randyramnath1561 5 жыл бұрын

Best remodeling ever

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a little different for sure.

@randyramnath1561 5 жыл бұрын

It literally look brand new

@michaelhoneycutt9648 5 жыл бұрын

That video went well with my fresh made beef jerky using Moores Marinade!!! Nice work on the Snook Master!!

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, ha ha...Every one who has tried the jerky I made with Moores the other day has raved about how good it tastes.

@ProjectReel 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent job for doing this on a budget!! Your resourcefulness is amazing. Now put that baby to work, no better feeling than using something you built with your own two hands and watching it perform just as well as a store bought item.

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and the encouragement. It's been about ten days now since I finished the rod, still haven't used it. That Rustoleum paint still has a very mild tackiness, very frustrating. I looked at the label again. It said five to seven days to fully dry on plastics. Would fiberglass be considered a plastic?

@ProjectReel 5 жыл бұрын

Rad Reeling Fishing it’s a sort of reinforced plastic so it may take the time written in the instructions to dry. That tackiness usually occurs when there is too much humidity or maybe it was the lighter fluid. I’m not quite sure if lighter fluid is oil based but if it is then that’s the culprit. I did some research, take a small amount of talcum powered and put it on a small area of that tacky paint. It should help it dry. I say a small area just to give it a try, don’t want your entire rod covered in tacky powder. Either way I’m sure it will dry soon, just needs some time.

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectReel Thanks for taking time to share. I'm starting to wonder if there was a reason that particular paint was on sale, ha ha...I think for now I'll let it sit for a while longer, no need to force anything. It could be all the things you've listed for sure. I think that particular paint is oil based. We will see, thanks again, greatly appreciated.

@sandyc4492 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouraging words!

@JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED 5 жыл бұрын

Man that turned out awesome...you might of just found a side gig..lol.great video brother

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

It was a fun project. I'm glad it's over though.

@1539Mickey 5 жыл бұрын

Hi JC, Your rebuild really looks good. Now it's time to catch a Snook. Good luck, Mickey

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. That sounds like a great idea Mickey.

@rokhnroll 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see refurbishing over 'throw away and buy a new one'. That rod turned out great and now its totally unique to you.

@RadReelingFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I gave it to my son few months ago. It's been a special fishing rod for many years.

@dannypeace9053 5 жыл бұрын

Good job JC, it'll be interesting to see how it holds up when you hook a monster. I think it'll be fine.

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

I like that "when I hook up". Thanks for watching.

@Familyovereverything. 3 жыл бұрын

Top stuff we'll done

@RadReelingFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It turned out great except for the choice of paint. This was a fun project. I have since given the rod to my son.

@patrickblenker6286 3 жыл бұрын

every rod watching this right now lol

@tokarlitztv2863 4 жыл бұрын

Nice..

@knight5188 5 жыл бұрын

Would I be able to use spray can clear coat on top my new paint? Or would it not work 🤔 I know I should use epoxy but I'm trying to take it easy

@coldsteel106 4 жыл бұрын

Do not use epoxy to finish your rod, it's too thick and will add a lot of weight to the blank. I would use an automotive-grade clear coat. Any clear coat meant for plastic should do because it's meant to flex.

@efren84120 4 жыл бұрын

He shook master I redid a very old fishing pole for a family member of mine & she told me she loves yellow yo what i did i through away the old reel & got a new one. Then i didn't like the neon green of the rod so i cleaned it up & put a layer of white spray paint but i did mask off the guides then i took some yellow spray paint & did two coats of yellow. Its already for now & it came out great & I did take an auto body class in highschool so I know how to paint by can. 😎

@RadReelingFishing 4 жыл бұрын

What paint did you use?

@gizmo33rd 2 жыл бұрын

3 yrs later how did it work out

@johnmichael1220 6 ай бұрын

Silly question probably a stupid question. Is it possible to change a salt water rod from a fixed spool to a sliding reel seat so I can use a mutiplier as well Cheers great video

@RadReelingFishing 6 ай бұрын

I don't understand. Maybe find a rod building channel here on KZfaq.

@megancooper3241 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought 800 sand paper. Is that to light to take off finish?

@RadReelingFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I think maybe 220 or 400 might be good to start. Thanks.

@heyhowsitgoing2164 5 жыл бұрын

Nice 👌

@robertdejonge3607 3 жыл бұрын

Nice creative video to redo a rod on a budget! I'm wondering how it holds up after using it for about a year.

@RadReelingFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I gave it to my son, but I'm sure it's holding up great.

@robertdejonge3607 3 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing Nice that he likes fishing too! Thanks for the tips, you inspired me to change out corroded guides on my travel rod for titanium ones!

@dwightbarker3896 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and very little cost! How is the paint holding up has it cracked or peeled?

@RadReelingFishing Жыл бұрын

The paint is fine.

@gmanmule6931 5 жыл бұрын

NICE BUDDY!!!...That was quite the project man, well done!!!...Just hope that black handle doesnt start to bleed threw on your hands.That was pretty cool though man!!!

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching. yeah, me too!

@tevinmiller6643 5 жыл бұрын

Now we just wait for the day time video

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. What do you mean, so you can see the rod in the sunlight or see me catching fish during the day?

@Jredding352 5 жыл бұрын

It would be cooler if you put k guides on it

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thanks for letting me know!

@ih8goon 5 жыл бұрын

why u put rope again you have put the black foam handle be much better

@fishingmojados1121 5 жыл бұрын

try using a hair dryer to speed up the drying process.

@knight5188 5 жыл бұрын

❌Or do I even need to clear coat the paint?❌

@RadReelingFishing 5 жыл бұрын

I had problems with the brand paint not drying properly so I didn't clear coat.

@davejones6629 3 жыл бұрын

Wtf .lol

@bobbymonroy5054 4 жыл бұрын

I have some Tequila

@RadReelingFishing 4 жыл бұрын

For what bro?

@bobbymonroy5054 4 жыл бұрын

Rad Reeling Fishing KZfaq for an alcohol you looking for lol great video tho.

@RadReelingFishing 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbymonroy5054 Ha ha...I get it now. FUNNY!

@bobbymonroy5054 4 жыл бұрын

Rad Reeling Fishing KZfaq no hard feelings man

@Tightt88 2 жыл бұрын

Should have used polyurethane.

@RadReelingFishing 2 жыл бұрын

For what, the paint?

@Tightt88 2 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing yeah, my buddy used it on his rod and it looks nice. I thought it wouldn’t work but it did.

@samhanna9409 2 жыл бұрын

Man throw that piece of junk in the trash and get a real rod!

@RadReelingFishing 2 жыл бұрын

No way, not the Snook Master rod. I caught a 25 lb Snook on it the first time out after I did this remodel. It's still a Snook catching machine.