Storyboard Captions

Tip- This is the final part of the rod which the line leaves the guides. A good tip is important because cheap ones will chip or develop groves when fished with braided line.

Guide- This is the part of the rod which holds the line onto the blank. They are wrapped onto the blank using thread which is coated over in epoxy. They can be done simply, or decoratively

Reel seat- This is the device that holds on the reel. They come in a variety of sizes depending on what size fish you plan to catch. They are quite vestal and can fit an assortment of reels with its adjustable top piece which moves up and down when turned clockwise or counterclockwise.

Butt- This is the butt of the rod, it is the part of the rod which the fishermen holds on to and gains support, it is thicker then the main part of the rod. The butt of the rod can be made out of cork foam or an array of tapes or other grips. The rod blank runs through the butt of the rod.

Blank- This is the plain part of the rod before a handle or guides are fixed to it. They come in a wide assortment of sizes and weights depending on what species you are fishing for.