I used a Mud Hole Core Rod Building Start-Up Kit, which included everything I needed to start building rods: a hand wrapper, drying motor, finish, epoxy, tip adhesive, three reamers, a thread burnishing tool, guide tubing, an alcohol burner, razor blades, a China marker, three spools of thread, mixing cups with stirs and brushes, and a Rodbuilding 101 guide
Leader : 68lb fluorocarbon leader (Sunline FC Leader is a natural fit)
The Goldcast goes for about $75 now
Baits with two little claws or kickers are key for an effective finesse jig trailer, creating vibration and further slowing down the lures fall rate
You need to be careful not to overfill the spool, which will lead to loop tangles