Free Seminars
2008 West Coast Custom Fishing Rod Show



Saturday May 3rd  9AM - 5PM
Orange County Fair and Exposition Center
Costa Mesa, California
Rod Building Basics - 10AM
Covers spine alignment, guide placement/wrapping, and Tools
Instructor:  Terri Cheatum - Kel's Rod & Reel Service

Handle Assembly - 10:45AM
Covers installing Reel Seats, Cork, EVA, Hypalon & Shrink Tube Grips
Instructors: Doc Ski, Mark Griffin & Tim Campbell

Finish - 11:30AM
Covers Epoxy Finish tips & techniques
Instructor:  Terri Cheatum - Kel's Rod & Reel Service

Feather Inlays / Custom Materials for Grips and Handles - 12PM
Covers the use of a variety of materials for custom grips, and decorative feather inlays
Instructor: Terry Henson - Terry Henson Custom Rods

New Concept Spinning Guide set-up - 1PM
Covers guide selection and placement for Fuji's "New Concept" guide system
Instructor: Mark Griffin - AcidRod.com

Trim Bands/inlays/Tiger Wraps - 1:30PM
Covers decorative trim wraps for guides and the 3D Tiger Wrap
Instructor: Scott Throop - Deep-Color Enterprises

Spiral (Acid) Wraps - 2:30PM
Covers various types of spiral casting guide placement methods
Instructor: Mark Griffin - AcidRod.com

Decorative Weaving - 3PM
Covers weaving basics, tools and pattern creation
Instructor: Doc Ski - Doc Ski Rods
"Kustom for Kids"
Charity Rod Raffle
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