Product Details
Our 2-Day beginners rod building class is taught by top professional rod builders with extensive knowledge of all the techniques and components that build today's top-performing fishing rods. Hosted in Mud Hole’s state-of-the-art Education Center, this class will teach you how to assemble your own spinning or casting rod from the handle to the tip.
You will build a 7'0" medium-light power rod, in your choice of spinning or casting. Plus, enjoy your first rod build with personalized instruction from the industry’s best!
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Items Included in Beginner Rod Building Class
Over $180 In Products: You will receive over $180 in products including a CRB hand wrapper, rod dryer, rod blank, reel seat, handle, guides, tip top, thread, decals, epoxy glue, thread finish... and more!
You will build your own spinning or casting rod and take it home!
Rod Kit: The class includes the CRB IS701ML Color Series blank, which brings an ideal 7'0" rod blank with a medium-light power and a mod/fast action to build an excellent rod for fishing a variety of freshwater locations and species.
Featured Components:
- IS701ML in Gloss Black | 6-12 lb. | 1/4 - 1/2 oz. lure
- Genuine cork handle
- CRB SSR guide set + tip-top
- Personalized custom decal with your name (or other text)
Class Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations made 30+ days prior to the class date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 15 to 30 days prior to class date may be rescheduled up to 1 time. All cancellations made less than 15 days prior to the class date will forfeit their class fee and receive the class items, there will be a shipping charge for all items shipped to customers.
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Location & Schedule
09/21/2024 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, September 21 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, September 22 2024 – 9A-12P
10/05/2024 – Anaheim, CA
Holiday Inn & Suites Anaheim
1240 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Schedule:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – 9A-12P
11/09/2024 – Houston, TX
Crowne Plaza Houston Med Ctr-Galleria Area
2712 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
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Schedule:
Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 9A-12P
12/07/2024 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, December 7 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, December 8 2024 – 9A-12P
01/11/2025 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, January 11 2025 – 9A-6P
Sunday, January 12 2025 – 9A-12P
01/25/2025 – Edison, NJ
Sheraton Edison
125 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837
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Schedule:
Saturday, January 25 2025 – 9A-6P
Sunday, January 26 2025 – 9A-12P
02/08/2025 – Charlotte, NC
Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport
2707 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
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Schedule:
Saturday, February 8 2025 – 9A-6P
Sunday, February 9 2025 – 9A-12P
02/22/2025 - Minneapolis, MN
Embassy Suites by Hilton
2800 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN, 55431
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Schedule:
Saturday, February 22 2025 – 9A-6P
Sunday, February 23 2025 – 9A-12P
03/08/2025 - Grand Rapids, MI
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Schedule:
Saturday, February 22 2025 – 9A-6P
Sunday, February 23 2025 – 9A-12P
I took the in person rod building class and ended up with a fantastic inshore rod that i built. The instructors were incredibly helpful as there were a few steps i just needed help with. Since then I have built 6 rods which are replacing my factory built rods. I cannot explain how much i enjoyed this class.
We had really no idea what to expect, and in 2 days, my wife and I built 2 complete fishing rods! The programs’ goal is to provide you with takeaway tools and skills that one could use to build a fishing rod specific to your needs. This Mud Hole program provided us with both tools, materials and more hands experience to do just that - more than we anticipated.
Mud Hole’s success on this seminar is directly connected to the qualifications of the instructors. They are absolutely the best. Their knowledge far exceeds what they can teach in a few days and had made themselves available for future insights as needed for their graduate students. Experience in the classroom is obvious. There are plenty of Instructors leading the class so that at any time you needed help, it was right there!
Just because someone is a subject matter expert (like for guide spacing/direction, custom wrapping materials/techniques, tricks of the trade), etc. – does not mean they can teach. Not the case with each one of the instructors! Not only did our educators have vast knowledge, but they also understood how to communicate with each type of student and their skill levels.
The most important and memorable part of this seminar was purely how much fun it was! Primarily due to how the instructors worked with us students, by moderating how much can be done over tow days, but the delivery was so organized that it just made everything so much fun!
THANK YOU MUD HOLE crew for a truly memorable experience.
This class is definitely worth every penny. The instructors all knew so much and assisted me several times getting started. I can’t say enough good things about the instructors . The overall experience is addicting I am currently making my rods for nephews for Xmas presents.
This class was amazing and loved how all the instructors were there to help with any questions or issues we had as we were building i would definitely take the class again and bring my son to join as well
My husband & I attended the 10/5 Anaheim class & had the best time! Buzz, Todd, Jesus, Fred, every one, was so knowledgeable & helpful. We left with a great understanding of the basics & everything we needed to continue building rods from home. 10/10 would recommend to any one interested in getting started building their own rods.