I would recomend the Cabelas rod kits and if you get on their web site you can order a tackle craft catalog. Go to
www.mudhole.com they explain a lot about rod building and you can order supplies from them also. If you are going to make multiple rods get a dryer, I have 2 and it is 10 times easier. I would recomend using black thread for the guide wraps, you dont have to use color preserve and there is no bleed through.