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Travel Fishing Rod - Make it Yourself

Travel Fishing Rod - Make it Yourself

I wanted a travel size fishing rod to carry in a saddle bag or back pack.  Because no matter which way I go to work I ride right past at least one boat ramp with a fishing pier.  Then I got sticker shock when I checked out the prices.  Found a couple that were a little cheaper but sounded like they were too light weight for me.  Then it hit me... why not make my own.  I had an older two piece rod in the garage that could be my starting point all that was needed was to cut it and make a four piece rod.  Total cost was around $15.  Here's how you can do it too.

 
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Step 1Pick your rod to modify.

Pick your rod to modify.
Ok, so I had this older two piece rod in my garage that was still a good rod, but one I didn't mind chopping to try and make it better. The overall rod length was around 53" and separated the two sections were about 27". Not bad but to fit in my saddle bag it had to be less than 18" when separated.
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7 comments
Aug 31, 2011. 8:49 AMdjzadjza says:
great 'ible and nice fish
Sep 6, 2011. 1:53 PMdjzadjza says:
Ill be sure to check that out
Sep 4, 2011. 6:57 AMsplazem says:
I have one of these, and it's so helpful! Awesome job!
Sep 3, 2011. 8:29 AMrayp1511 says:
Nice work! Good looking Pooch too.
Aug 30, 2011. 1:26 PMBigBadgers2001 says:
Great instructable. Thank you for sharing.
Aug 30, 2011. 10:15 AMzazenergy says:
Great project and very clearly presented. Awesome work!

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