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...
Why You Need The CRB Core Hand Wrapper
At the Core of rod building is the proper equipment. The tools and equipment you build with are just as important as the right blank, proper guide spacing or length of handle. It can significantly ...
Make Guide Spacing Easier Than Ever
There are many ways to space guides in custom rod building, but none are as fast and easy as these CRB Guide Spacing Charts. Whether you have Standard, Performance, or Elite CRB Guides, this chart ...
5 Steps to Build the MHX Push Pole
From preparation to installation, learn how to build the MHX Carbon Push Pole in 5 simple steps and watch the video demo at the bottom to learn more. How to Assemble a Carbon Fiber Push Pole This C...
5 Reasons To Use The CRB Triple Fishing Rod Dryer
Learn what makes the triple rod dryer a best-seller among experienced rod builders and those new to the rod building bug. Build More Fishing Rods in Less Time We can all agree that the Rod Dryer i...
Building for Cold Water Bassin'!
Whether we like it or not, cold weather is around the corner but that doesn't mean the fishing can't be hot! Get ready for your winter time bass trips now before those temperatures start to drop. ...
Why You Need CRB Snap-In Winding Checks
Learn more about the line of CRB silicone snap-in winding checks that work great with reel seats in rod building. Custom Rod Building Winding Checks for Reel Seats Another day, another awesome rod...