News
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...
Mud Hole Custom Tackle has long been recognized as a leader in rod-building innovation, but their influence reaches far beyond the workshop. Their commitment to strengthening local communities, sup...
Products
Why MHX Rod Blanks Are Perfect for Your Rod Building Business
Running a successful custom rod building business is about more than just craftsmanship, it’s about consistency, reliability, and earning the trust of your customers with every rod that leaves your...
What Reel is Right for Your Custom MHX Build?
Choosing the right fishing reel to pair with your rod is one of the most important steps in building a setup that performs the way you need it to. A fishing rod is designed with a certain action, p...
How Graphite Rod Blanks Are Made
Ever wonder what goes into making your fishing rod blank? Let’s dissect the materials and process it takes to create a rod blank that is ready to be built into your next custom fishing rod. With th...
Rod Recipes
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 ...
In custom rod building, the handle is far more than a grip, it’s the connection point between angler and blank, where comfort, control, balance, and sensitivity all converge. Few components have re...
Crappie, Panfish, Trout Rod Kits
Choosing the right ultra-light setup for trout, crappie, and panfish can make all the difference between an average day on the water and one you’ll never forget. Ultra-light fishing is about finess...
Tips & Tricks
Is Metallic Thread OK for Guide Wraps?
When it comes to custom rod building, few choices spark more debate than whether or not to use metallic thread for guide wraps. Metallic thread has long been a staple in decorative rod work, offeri...
Rigging for Heavy Cover Flipping
Flipping and pitching are two of the most effective techniques for targeting bass that bury themselves in heavy cover. Thick vegetation, fallen timber, boat docks, reeds, and matted grass all creat...
When it comes to building or upgrading a fishing rod, guide rings are often overlooked. They might look like simple loops of metal and ceramic, but they’re among the most critical components affect...