Planning Your Fall Builds
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Planning Your Fall Builds

Fall can be a wonderful time on the water. Cooler temperatures, fish feeding as they prepare for winter and most often you are the only one on the water. From exciting schooling fish to beautiful s...

FreshwaterBuilding for Fall Trophy Musky

Building for Fall Trophy Musky

Now that Labor Day has come and gone many anglers are looking forward to fall. While some fisherman are putting down their rod and reel for something they can take afield, the die hard Muskie angle...

FreshwaterDo's and Don'ts of Building a Frog Rod

Do's and Don'ts of Building a Frog Rod

Without a doubt, one if the most exciting ways to catch bass is frog fishing. No matter if you like to walk-it, pop-it or buzz-it, throwing a frog around cover just puts a smile on any angler’s fac...

FreshwaterBuild a Kayak Rod with John

Build a Kayak Rod with John

For me, one of the more intriguing ways to fish is from a kayak. There is something to the special stealthy approach that is hard to duplicate in a boat. About 15 years ago I decided I would get in...

FreshwaterBeat the Summer Heat with a Drop Shot

Beat the Summer Heat with a Drop Shot

Depending on where you live, the spinning rod or finesse fishing in general can be met with over welcoming cheers or jeers from your peers. No matter if you are for or against using a spinning rod...

FreshwaterPlanning Your 2024 Summer Builds

Planning Your 2024 Summer Builds

Temperatures are heating up; those cold fronts are distant memories, and the fish are biting! Summer is here. It is that time of year so many of us love. With warm water and long days, make the mos...

Fly FishingMud Hole Staff Rod Kits

Mud Hole Staff Rod Kits

We all like knowing what the Pros fish, but what about the staff at Mud Hole? What do they fish? There must be a preferred guide set or handle setup or a specific blank that is chosen above all ot...

FreshwaterPro Angler Matt Stefan Signature Series Rod Kits

Pro Angler Matt Stefan Signature Series Rod Kits

Take a tour of Matt Stefan’s basement and you quickly realize why he is so consistent on tour. From building rods to making and designing lures, Matt is always perfecting his craft. Plus, he has an...

FreshwaterTerry Scroggins "Big Show" Signature Series Rod Kits

Terry Scroggins "Big Show" Signature Series Rod Kits

Whether talking lures or custom rods, he knows exactly what he needs from his equipment and by putting it all together himself—Terry has found his kit for success. For storied Pro Angler Terry Scro...

FreshwaterProven Cold Water Crankbait Fishing Techniques

Proven Cold Water Crankbait Fishing Techniques

Find out more about working crankbaits in cold water and the best custom fishing rods to use with these techniques. How to Fish Crankbaits in Cold Water You know how you feel waking up and trying ...