When building a custom fishing rod, prepping the guide feet before wrapping can be a polarizing topic among builders. Some find it to be a crucial but often overlooked step that can significantly i...
Can A Decorative Wrap Weigh You Down?
Decorative thread wraps are a popular way to personalize a custom fishing rod, and many builders should really be called artists for their abilities. We see intricate designs ranging from simple tr...
The Crankbait Controversy: Are You Using the Wrong Action?
Throwing a crankbait is one of the most effective and universal techniques for catching bass. Whether you are targeting largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, using the right rod for crankbaits c...
Building a Classic - Proper Pistol Grip Assembly
Fishing and making lasting memories go hand and hand. Many of us cannot tell you what we ate for lunch yesterday but take us back to our childhood fishery and we can recall all our catches! I reme...
Underwraps are a clean and attractive way to add some protection along with a little bling to any custom rod build. Why do we even consider using and underwrap you might ask. Well, for larger offsh...
One of the most asked questions across the internet is related to aligning your rods guides during building. Some align one guide at a time before wrapping the next one, some wrap all the guides an...
With all the incredible products and resources here at Mud Hole it can be a hobbyist’s toy store. Build your own fishing rod and take it fishing? More and more anglers are jumping at this opportuni...
A Unique Approach to Trim Bands
Decorative components to your custom rod build can really make it, well, custom. Outside of the builder or client choosing all the pieces and parts and having them placed along the blank exactly wh...
Bob's Top Tips from 50 Years of Rod Building
Whether you are new to rod building or have been a part of the community for years, you probably have met or heard of Bob McKamey. He was introduced to rod building during his teen years and shortl...
How to Repair a Broken Push Pole
Find out how to remove and repair damaged portions of your push pole, so that you can return to the platform with a push pole performance you trust. Fixing Damaged Push Poles with Replacement Parts...