2025 CFS Rod Building Class

Host:

• Steve Muhich: Please email Steve at smuhich312@gmail.com or call 360-409-9534 if would like to sign up.

Instructors (as availability permits)

• Kuni Masuda

• Jim Olsen

• Phil Crochet

• Dan Gauger

• Dean Potter

• Richard Bowers

Dates

Saturday afternoons from January 31 through February 28

Class Times

1:00 PM until 4:00 PM, including setup and cleanup

Class Size

First six (6) CSF members to sign up, first come/first served

Class Purpose and Description

There are two primary purposes of the class:

• Teach beginners how to build their own rod

• Assist CSF members and guests in building a fly rod

The class will begin with the blank, lining it up and identifying which side gets the guides.  There will be various steps following, as described in the details in the following pages, with the final stage being the final coat of thread epoxy, which will be done at the student’s home.

Purchase of Materials

Please contact Steve if you would like to take the class and to discuss materials that will be needed. It is important to order components as soon as possible.