We've taken the guesswork but not the fun out of building your own custom fishing rod! Some reaming of the handle may be needed, but other than that, the rod building parts are ready to be crafted. Spinning rods have black hialoy guides. Fly rods feature stainless snake guides. All rod building kits include graphite reel seat, cork grip, thread, glue, sealer and good instructions. Whether you're a beginner or advanced rod builder, you're selecting kits that will give you a finished rod you can be proud of.