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2026 Ultimate Rod Showdown

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50 Years of Rod Building

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The BIG Finish 2025

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Trick or Trout

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Turning Handles Q&A

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Ultimate Rod Showdown

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Cross Wraps

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Power Wrapping!

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Broken Rod Repair

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Custom Grip Tips

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Axis Vs. Spine

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Crankin' Hawgs

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Tsuka 2 Complete Carbon Handle

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Ramped Up Rods

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The Big Finish Show 5.0

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Monster Decorative Builds

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Hard Water Hammers

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Live #101: Rod Building 101

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100th Episode Special

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Travel Rods

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Guide Repair

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Under Wraps

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Grip Repair

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Taming Tiger Wraps

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A Fresh Coat

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Rod Building Q&A

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Return of the Fly

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Turk's Head Knots

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Smallmouth Builds

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Bobbin' and Weavin'

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Bait Finesse Rods

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Slow Pitch Jigging

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Reel Seat Repair

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Flawless Diamond Wraps

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Episode 133

Rod Building Q&A

Got a rod building question? 
Whether you're wrapping your first custom rod or you've been building for years, there's always something new to learn. Tune into Mud Hole Live! Chris and Hunter are answering your rod building questions live and covering the techniques, components, and decisions that go into building a better fishing rod. From choosing the right blank and guides to getting your handle and wraps just right, we’ll cover the questions builders ask most and help you troubleshoot those problems that can come up along the way. Got questions? This is the episode to ask them.

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Meet the Hosts

Chris Adams, Mud Hole Live co-host

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Chris Adams

Chris Adams, originally from Jacksonville, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a content specialist and co-host for Mud Hole Live. Beyond the studio, Chris is an avid angler with a penchant for the elusive bonefish, often found on the flats with his latest fly rod in hand. His passion for fishing isn't just a hobby; it's a lifestyle that has taken him on adventures across Central and South America, where he's honed his rod building and fishing skills amidst some of the world's most challenging and rewarding waters.

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Hunter McKamey, Mud Hole Live co-host

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Hunter McKamey

Hunter McKamey, hailing from Shelbyville, TN, has fishing in his blood, growing up as the son of a custom rod building supplier. As one half of the revered Mud Hole Live hosting team, Hunter has turned his lifelong passion for fishing into a career, having been an avid angler since he was able to grip a fishing pole. His unique background, combining a deep-rooted love for fishing with an intimate understanding of the tackle industry from a young age, has shaped him into a respected figure in the fishing community. Hunter's expertise and enthusiasm for angling shine through in each and every episode of Mud Hole Live.

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