Jumpstart the New Year with Rod Building

Well, you made it, 2025 is here! As the calendar resets, we are always flooded with these “New Year, New You” resolutions. There is no reason for a new you, but a new hobby could be fun, right? Sin...

Brand Changes at Mud Hole

Mud Hole Custom Tackle is proud to be part of the world’s largest supplier of custom rod building and tackle crafting components, supplies, equipment, and instruction, Foundation Outdoor Group.  W...

GAHO Delivers Top-Tier, Affordable Carbon Reel Seats

Almost every angler and rod builder is looking for sensitivity, feel, weight reduction, strength, durability, and affordability in their fishing rod - and its components. Check out all the major...

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...

Ringed vs. Ringless Guides

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...

Wintertime Crappie Fishing Rods

With winter gripping most of the northern part of the US, the Southern states are getting their first real cold fronts of the season. For some, that means fishing can come to a grinding halt, but f...

What We Are Building At Mud Hole

We get to see what you guys are building every day on the Mud Hole Live Rod Builder’s Facebook Group, but what kind of rods are our employees here at Mud Hole Building?  Let’s dive into what builds...

Building for Spinnerbaits

As I write this it is fall in Florida. Well, maybe not temperature wise but the wind is blowing, and we are getting the first cold front of the year. For bass anglers, wind usually means one thing....

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...