{"product_id":"bass-rod-building-class-december-2026","title":"Bass Rod Building Class (December 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpots are limited to 10. Sign-up closes November 1st, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Build It, You Keep It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two-session introductory rod building class our expert rod building instructor teaches you how to build your own high performance spinning or casting rod from start to finish, grip to tip. Hosted by North Country Hard Cider in Dover, NH, this class is limited to 10 people and includes a complimentary drink from the bar. Our staff provides all the necessary materials and instruction to build your very own bass rod. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimeline \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesday, December 2 · 4:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuesday, December 9 · 5:00–7:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Country Hard Cider · \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e38 Littleworth Rd., Dover, NH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 person max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne complimentary drink per session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssortment of bass rod blanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary materials and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own hand crafted bass rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll necessary materials will be provided by Creek \u0026amp; Current. Rod components will be supplied according to rod type preference (spinning vs. casting). All rod building equipment is supplied by, and sole\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eproperty of,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Creek \u0026amp; Current. The materials used and included in this class are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRod Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAssorted bass rod blanks (UL up to Heavy, 5ft up to 7.5ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrips (EVA Foam, Cork)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSSR Guide Set + Top Tip (Spinning or Casting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom printed label decal with your name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCRB core hand wrapper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRB 9RPM Drying Motor with Rod Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-loaded \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24ml ProKöte Medium Build Rod Finish syringes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eoz. ProPaste Paste Bonding Epoxy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip-Top Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRB Tape Reamers (3 sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ehread Burnishing Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGuide Tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elcohol Burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRazor Blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina Marker (White)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eixing Cups, Sticks and Brushes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of two evenings you will work hands-on through the fundamentals of bass rod construction, from blank selection and component fitting to wrapping guides and finishing with epoxy. Each session, each participant receives a complimentary drink from the NCHC bar to enjoy during the class. Every step is guided by our expert lead rod builder. You will leave with a rod built by your own hands, ready to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned angler curious about what goes into the tool you fish with, or someone looking to deepen your connection to the craft, this class is made for you. No prior rod building experience required, our instructor provides all the necessary guidance to get a working rod on the water. It is recommended that each participant bring a cordless handheld drill if it is available, it will be used to correctly size grips to fit the provided blank. We will have a limited number of cordless drills available to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCancelations and Refunds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable unless your open spot can be filled before the first event date (12\/02\/26). Cancelations will forfeit the class fee and receive their rod components either in person or by mail, decided at time of cancelation. Shipping charge will be applied for any shipped items. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creek \u0026 Current","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46536312127558,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/8369\/3126\/files\/Custom1_8d8a82ca-f0be-4367-b533-4db7417b1b27.jpg?v=1789068601","url":"https:\/\/creekandcurrent.com\/products\/bass-rod-building-class-december-2026","provider":"Creek \u0026 Current","version":"1.0","type":"link"}