Does Price Always Equal Performance?
In custom rod building, one of the most common assumptions is that a higher price automatically means better performance. It is an easy trap to fall into, especially when premium materials and cutt...
Mud Hole's 50 Year Anniversary
It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marks 50 years of Mud Hole Custom Tackle sharing the very best of custom rod building with anglers around the world. What began in 1976 as a small New Jersey tackle s...
Mud Hole Custom Tackle has long been recognized as a leader in rod-building innovation, but their influence reaches far beyond the workshop. Their commitment to strengthening local communities, sup...
Top Selling NEW Rod Building Products of 2025
As we close out an incredible year at Mud Hole Custom Tackle, we’re taking a moment to look back at everything that made 2025 truly special. From industry-changing product launches to unforgettable...
Mud Hole Expands Product Offering, Launches New Website
For almost 50 years, Mud Hole has been the leading source for custom rod building supplies, knowledge, and education. Our mission has always been to empower rod builders worldwide while inspiring a...
"Build to Bite" Series Kick Off
For more than nine years, Mud Hole has been producing a live-streamed show dedicated to the art of rod building. While the sets and production quality have continued to evolve, one thing has never ...
All-In-One Kits Win at ICAST 2025
Winning the ICAST Best of Category award is a significant achievement for any company in the fishing industry. Presented at the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, this award represents innova...
On this weeks edition of the Mud Hole journal I am handing over the reins to Joe Balog, the Executive Director of Mighty River Recovery. The St. Johns River - Florida’s largest freshwater reso...
For many of us, our first fishing memories are tied to one person, Dad. He was the one who woke us up before sunrise, packed the tackle box, and handed us a rod that probably felt twice our size. W...
Mud Hole and Mighty River Recovery Join Forces
There are few places on earth as beautiful as the St. John’s River. It is an iconic waterway that spans over 300 miles and uniquely flows south to north. Historically, it served as a vital resource...