How To Remove & Replace Casting Rod Guides
Repair

How To Remove & Replace Casting Rod Guides

Learn how to remove a broken guide and then correctly replace it to restore overall performance.  The Basics of Guides and Finding Measurements Leading the line down the rod and out of the tip-to...

Decorative4 Reasons To Add Color Pigments To Epoxy

4 Reasons To Add Color Pigments To Epoxy

Learn how using color pigments in epoxy became popular in rod building for decorations, repair work, and more! Why Rod Builders Tint Epoxy Finish Whether for decoration, repair, or just a touch up...

Rod HandlesHow to Make Custom Eva Fishing Grips

How to Make Custom Eva Fishing Grips

Learn how to design your own custom EVA fishing grips with exciting colors and then bring your design to life with the 10 steps in this blog on shaping EVA grips! 10 Steps to Shape DIY Color EVA Gr...

DecorativeHow To Size Custom Winding Checks

How To Size Custom Winding Checks

Learn 7 simple steps to size your custom winding checks and build custom fishing rods with the sleek, professional style you really want! 7 Steps for Measuring Custom Winding Checks When measured ...

Thread WrapsComparing ColorFast and Nylon Rod Winding Thread

Comparing ColorFast and Nylon Rod Winding Thread

If you want your guide wraps to blend in or stand out, it’s important to know the difference between ColorFast and nylon rod winding thread. Rod Building: ColorFast vs. Nylon Thread Wraps Did you ...

Rod Guides5 Common Rod Building Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

5 Common Rod Building Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Rod building can be an enjoyable craft and hobby, but like anything else, the more you do it – the more you learn the little tricks to make the process of building your rod more efficient. Here ar...

Thread WrapsRod Building's 4 Ways for Better Epoxy Finish

Rod Building's 4 Ways for Better Epoxy Finish

Epoxy finish is the key ingredient to crystal-clear thread wraps in custom rod building. But from the thread and epoxy, to the application, curing time and preservation, there are many helpful meth...

Thread Wraps5 Steps to Wrap Custom Thread In-Lays

5 Steps to Wrap Custom Thread In-Lays

Learn how to wrap custom thread in-lays to make any wrap’s appearance truly pop on the water. How to Wrap Thread In-Lays in Rod Building Custom thread wraps are one of the most fun and unique aspe...

Rod Handles4 Steps to Shape Custom Cork Grips

4 Steps to Shape Custom Cork Grips

Learn what it takes to shape cork into custom grips that improve performance, comfort, and style. Plus, check out the step-by-step video tutorial at the bottom for custom checkerboard cork inlays! ...

Decorative6 Simple Steps for 3D Tiger Thread Wraps

6 Simple Steps for 3D Tiger Thread Wraps

Find out how to wrap a custom 3D tiger wrap in just 6 simple steps, so you can add the professional level decorations that customers go crazy for! Custom Fishing Rods & Decorative Wraps 3-D tig...