A Unique Approach to Trim Bands
Decorative components to your custom rod build can really make it, well, custom. Outside of the builder or client choosing all the pieces and parts and having them placed along the blank exactly wh...
Bob's Top Tips from 50 Years of Rod Building
Whether you are new to rod building or have been a part of the community for years, you probably have met or heard of Bob McKamey. He was introduced to rod building during his teen years and shortl...
How to Repair a Broken Push Pole
Find out how to remove and repair damaged portions of your push pole, so that you can return to the platform with a push pole performance you trust. Fixing Damaged Push Poles with Replacement Parts...
One of the most rewarding custom aspects of building rods is making a custom grip. Whether you are building an offshore rod for billfish or a small fly rod for bluegill, every fishing rod needs a g...
Everyone loves nice threadwork. Of all the rod building questions we get, a bulk of them revolve around thread. One of the more unique options is a fade wrap. Most of you have seen what I would cal...
A reel seat is one of the most important parts of any rod build. Whether it is a factory-built rod you purchased at your favorite tackle shop or a custom rod build, the reel seat is your connection...
Top 5 Most Viewed Mud Hole Live Episodes
Wow, a hundred episodes, that's a lot. During the course of which Gary, Todd, Hunter, Guff and I have covered many topics that have hopefully helped you in your rod building journey. We have had ...
Up-Locking vs. Down-Locking Reel Seats
Get to the bottom of the classic rod building debate between up-locking and down-locking reel seats. The Rod Building Debate Over Reel Seats Like many trending topics in rod building, the debate o...
4 Thread Tricks for Nylon Guide Wraps
Learn 4 quick tricks for awesome guide wraps using nylon thread. Easy Threadwork for Cool Custom Wraps Part of rod building is developing new and exciting ways to make each custom fishing rod diff...
6 Ways to Add Amazing Metallic Threadwork
Learn how to add metallic threadwork for amazing decorations on your custom fishing rods. Custom Decorations that Enhance Rod Building Although these threads aren’t strong enough to wrap a guide a...