In-Person Specialty Rod Building Workshop

I was able to bring my son that has been building rods for about 6 months to the Mudhole Specialty Class in Houston and I think that the instructors were able to teach him more in two days than I had in months. They were patient and willing to work with him on his level. They also let him be a part of the demonstrations. A great class and I’m looking forward to taking him back for a Fly Rod class in the future.

I took this class with Kyle, Jesus, and Todd as our instructors. This was my first time ever building a rod and I had an absolute blast! Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful throughout the entire 3 day class. They created a very laid back environment which made it extremely comfortable to ask questions and learn. I have been talking about the class to all my fishing buddies and already have a few that want to take it next year. If we get enough interest, could we get a second class up here?

Absolutely fantastic class with tons of knowledge, great instructors, and can't recommend it enough!

This is the third Mudhole Class that I’ve taken and can’t say enough about the incredible instructors and great products that let me make my newest fly rod. They are some of the most helpful and patient people that are willing to explain and demonstrate techniques over and over so that I became more comfortable with the work.

This round I got to build a 9’0” 7wt rod to match my Ross Animus Reel and the colors came out just how I imagined and I can’t wait to take it out on the water to swing some larger streamers and hunt for steelhead.

I recently attended the Specialty Rod Building Workshop in Minneapolis, and it was a great experience.

The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful, and they really took the time to answer questions and explain the “why” behind what we were doing. What I appreciated most was going deeper into the art of rod building — not just following preset measurements or spacing charts, but actually learning how to lay things out properly and use the tools with confidence.

I had taken the beginner class before, and I think that was the perfect order to do it in. The beginner class gives you a solid foundation, and the specialty class builds on that in a really practical way.

I definitely left feeling more confident and excited to build my next rod, with some new tools and techniques added to my toolbox.

Great class!! It was nice to do a different grip and learn new things! The Instructor's are so helpful and answer all ur questions.

I had an excellent experience. I do not know how they make money on this class. You get to take all of the tools home with you that they give you in class. The instructors are the most knowledgeable people I’ve ever met in the Fishing industry. To build new rods you will have all of the tools you need. It was fun and my rod turned out very nice. It was really cool. Getting to see everyone else’s designs. This class is 100% worth the time and money and I strongly suggest you take this class if you’re remotely interested.

Have taken two rod building classes and attended a few rod building seminars at Mud Hole. You simply will not find a more organized group, facilities, or more knowledgeable teaching staff anywhere.

I have taken two classes with Mud Hole, the Basic Rod building class and last weekend, the Specialty class. Both classes were great. I learned a lot from the instructors who are very knowledgeable and friendly. I am very satisfied with both rods that I built and the equipment I received at the end of the classes. I highly recommend the specialty class.

Just what the Dr ordered if you're just starting out!

I recently attended the Mud Hole In-Person Basic Rod Building Course, and it was an outstanding experience. The workshop was well-organized, hands-on, and truly beginner-friendly. Every instructor there was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping each student build a great rod.

I walked away with new skills, more confidence, and a rod I’m proud of — plus a deeper appreciation for the craft. I’m already looking forward to attending more Mud Hole workshops in the future. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning rod building the right way.

Everything you need to build your first rod. Took my son to this class. The class was great and started promptly, don't be late. There were 5 instructors there to guide and answer your questions. When you are done you get to take all the tools you used home. This is an awesome deal. There were demonstrations on other things to do when building your custom to give it more personality and how to repair your old rods during day 2. Dollar for dollar, 5 instructors, 2 day class with demonstrations, a finished fishing rod, and the tools to build more at home. You can't beat this deal. Looking forward to the specialty class.

The course is great, I highly recommend this for anyone interested in fishing and enjoys building things.

Day 1 is essentially your complete build day. There are many knowledgeable instructors available to assist with the intricacies of properly building your rod.

Day 2 is an essentially a Q&A day and the day you receive your completed rod. The instructors go over rod repair and other more advanced techniques for rod building. Ask any question you want and I’m sure the instructors will be able to answer your question far above what you expected.

Again, I highly recommend this course. My father and I had a fantastic time.

When I showed up for the beginners rod building class Todd noticed I was having trouble wrapping my guides, I explained I had forgotten my magnifying head set at home (60 miles away) . moments later he handed me a set. Saved the day for me . Then he whent on to show me some tricks to make my rod look outstanding. His ability to share his years of rod building experience with the class made the whole thing pleasant and informative. The rest of the instructors all shared their own unique experiences and skills. We all learned a lot during the class and all left with great great personalized rods. The rod the class and equipment we left with were a good value.

The specialty rod building class in Oviedo Florida was fantastic. The knowledge of the 4 instructors was wonderful. They help you along the way to make the best rod you can make. From finding the spine to tying the guides. Then brining the rod outside and throwing the line just fantastic. Take a class and you will be hooked. From beginning to end just great.

This was my first attempt at building a fishing rod and the class gave me the tools necessary to be successful, literally. I left the class with the basic knowledge AND equipment needed for rod building. The instructors were knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. If you have any interest in building rods, or repairing them, I highly recommend the class. I look forward to expanding my abilities with future builds.

The instructors are patient and kind. Jesus is hilarious. I really enjoyed the class and appreciate Buzz’s help and encouragement. Highly recommend. I am signing up for the Walleye class!

Took the class here locally in issaquah. They made the class super straight forward and simple that a 6 year old could follow along with no issue. Todd, Cindy, Jose and Chris were all a delight to learn from and it was nice because we also learned different techniques/ methods from each instructor. Overall 10/10 experience.

I would highly recommend for any fishing enthusiast.

Would recommend to any aspiring rod builder. The class not only builds on the basic rod building class, but you are able to glean more knowledge from the instructors through Q&A times and hands on demos.
Great job Mudhole!👌🏻