With some many options of rod building components, there often can be some confusion surrounding picking the right parts for your build. The good news, rod builders by nature enjoy solving problems...
Build with American Tackle G2 Carbon Smooth Butt
For custom builders who have been at this for a little while, you have heard of American Tackle. It is a brand synonymous with quality and innovation. From blanks to components, their complete line...
Building with Titanium Components: Is it Necessary?
When selecting the components for your custom build, it's essential to consider your specific requirements. Most common being cost, performance, aesthetics, and the benefits associated with higher-...
Top 10 Features Of LZR Fishing Rod Guides
Check out ten design benefits behind CRB’s most innovative and advanced guide series yet. This guide technology allows the LZR series to be incredibly light, yet durable enough for the toughest bra...
Made In The USA - Cashion Rod Blanks
As a rod builder, if you have not heard of Cashion, you are missing out. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Matthew Cashion and headquartered in Sanford, NC, Cashion Fishing Rods develops and builds all of the...
Back To Basics For Your Workbench
The tools and equipment from CRB have transformed the art of custom rod building, offering affordability and straightforward mechanics like never before. Above all, it provides rod builders with a ...
When I mention to people how much fun ice fishing can be, I often receive a blank stare. "How can a guy from Florida like ice fishing?" I've encountered numerous skilled anglers from the south who ...
Get Up To Speed on Slow Pitch Jigging
We have all heard "necessity is the mother of invention” and anglers know this all too well. This is precisely how Slow Pitch Jigging was invented. Rumor has it, an angler by the name of Nirohiro S...
The Evolution of Hook Keepers in Rod Building
A Rod Builder’s who’s who for hook keepers, this review covers the development of different hook keepers alongside the evolution of rod building, and the functional advantages of today’s most popu...
Why Build with Winthrop Components
A name synonymous with quality, Winthrop Tackle provides USA made components for the most extreme fishing conditions. Created by fisherman and tool maker Capt. Fred Malcarne, he set out to engineer...