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Key Takeaways and Techniques from The Advanced Techniques Seminar
There is something special about being in a room filled with people who all share the same passion. That is exactly what made the 2026 Mud Hole Advanced Techniques Seminar such a success. Over two ...
Does Price Always Equal Performance?
In custom rod building, one of the most common assumptions is that a higher price automatically means better performance. It is an easy trap to fall into, especially when premium materials and cutt...
Mud Hole's 50 Year Anniversary
It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marks 50 years of Mud Hole Custom Tackle sharing the very best of custom rod building with anglers around the world. What began in 1976 as a small New Jersey tackle s...
Products
The Complete Fishing and Outdoor Gear Guide: Essential Equipment for Every Adventure
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite t...
Vertical Drop Shot (Deep Water): Precision Fishing When Bass Go Offshore
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Finesse Flipping / Stealth Pitching: Winning When Subtlety Matters Most
If you’re looking for more rod recommendations, reel pairings, line setups, and technique-specific advice, head back to the complete Main Gear Guide Page for the full breakdowns on your favorite te...
Rod Recipes
Bass are known for their strength, speed, and aggressive strikes, and the pre-spawn and springtime period brings some of the best opportunities of the entire year. As water temperatures rise, both ...
Smallmouth bass are known for their strength, speed, and aerial displays, but their behavior can shift throughout the year, forcing anglers to stay versatile and prepared for changing conditions. U...
New Saltwater Rod Kits & Saltwater Guide Kits
The offshore rod building world just got a serious upgrade. American Tackle has officially released its new Saltwater Guide Kits, giving builders a streamlined way to outfit rods with specifically ...
Tips & Tricks
Heat on Thread Finish: Smart Tool or Recipe for Failure
If you've spent much time around rod builders, you've probably heard the warnings about using heat on thread finish. Some builders swear that you should never let a flame anywhere near epoxy, claim...
Does Your Jerkbait Rod Need to be Extra-Fast?
If you ask ten bass anglers what makes the perfect jerkbait rod, you'll probably get ten different answers. Some prefer a moderate action because it keeps treble-hooked fish pinned. Others like a t...
Rod Repair: How to Save Your Decorative Handle
Few things are more frustrating than hearing the unmistakable crack of a broken fishing rod. Whether it happens during a hard hookset, while battling a fish, during transport, or simply from accide...