Aluminum Butts and Why We Use Them
When you start building offshore and nearshore rods, there is a good chance you will eventually find yourself looking at an aluminum butt. For some builders, it is simply the traditional choice for...
Three Custom Rods. Three Baits. More Fish.
Think you could take just three rods and three baits to almost any bass lake and still catch fish? It might sound like a challenge, but I think there is something to it. We spend a lot of time chas...
Vertical Jigging: Triggering Reaction Strikes from Red Snapper and Gag Grouper
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Poppers and Chuggers: Calling Inshore Predators to the Surface
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Skirted Lure Trolling: Building the Ultimate Offshore Spread
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Classic Reef Slow Pitch: The Foundation of Modern Offshore Jigging
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Around Cover Swimbaits: Bringing Realistic Forage Presentations Into Bass-Holding Cover
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Stop Choosing Rod Grips Based on Looks Alone
If you're anything like me, you've probably spent more time than you'd like to admit staring at rod grip options while planning your next custom build. Cork, EVA, carbon fiber, burl cork, colored E...
The Complete Fishing and Outdoor Gear Guide: Essential Equipment for Every Adventure
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite t...
Nearshore / Light Slow Pitch: A Finesse Approach to Saltwater Jigging
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...