Debate: Is Rod Building about Performance or Personal Expression?
Spend any time around custom rod builders and you will hear it almost immediately. Some builders swear that performance is everything. Others will tell you that if a rod does not reflect your perso...
Are Graphite Reel Seats Really Graphite?
Spend any amount of time around rod building or browsing components and you will see the word “graphite” used everywhere. Graphite reel seats, graphite frames, graphite handles. It sounds technical...
Why MHX Rod Blanks Are Perfect for Your Rod Building Business
Running a successful custom rod building business is about more than just craftsmanship, it’s about consistency, reliability, and earning the trust of your customers with every rod that leaves your...
What Reel is Right for Your Custom MHX Build?
Choosing the right fishing reel to pair with your rod is one of the most important steps in building a setup that performs the way you need it to. A fishing rod is designed with a certain action, p...
How Graphite Rod Blanks Are Made
Ever wonder what goes into making your fishing rod blank? Let’s dissect the materials and process it takes to create a rod blank that is ready to be built into your next custom fishing rod. With th...
Essential Tools to Build a Custom Fishing Rod
Building a custom fishing rod is a rewarding process that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and precision. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced builder, having the proper tools is essentia...
Choosing the Right All-In-One Rod Kit
This one is exciting. The release of the latest All-In-One-Kits from Mud Hole. I know there might be a misconception that we just pile some stuff in a box and call it a kit, but that could not be f...
Sticky Situation - All About Adhesives
For many rod builders the term epoxy gets thrown around a lot. Some might say epoxy, referring to the bonding adhesive when mounting handles and reel seats and they might also say epoxy when talkin...
As we have mentioned in the past, there are not too many hard and fast rules in custom rod building but from our experience and the experience of those who have come before us we try to pass along ...
New Rod Building Products from 2024
Where did 2024 go? It seems each year goes by quicker than the one before. We have a lot to be thankful for here at Mud Hole and the team worked incredibly hard to assure our customers have the bes...