News
Mud Hole Expands Product Offering, Launches New Website
For almost 50 years, Mud Hole has been the leading source for custom rod building supplies, knowledge, and education. Our mission has always been to empower rod builders worldwide while inspiring a...
"Build to Bite" Series Kick Off
For more than nine years, Mud Hole has been producing a live-streamed show dedicated to the art of rod building. While the sets and production quality have continued to evolve, one thing has never ...
All-In-One Kits Win at ICAST 2025
Winning the ICAST Best of Category award is a significant achievement for any company in the fishing industry. Presented at the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, this award represents innova...
Products
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...
Essential Tools to Build a Custom Fishing Rod
Building a custom fishing rod is a rewarding process that combines creativity, craftsmanship, and precision. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced builder, having the proper tools is essentia...
Rod Recipes
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...
Choosing the right fly rod is one of the most important steps in becoming a confident and successful fly angler. Good news is, we are rod builders, so not only do we have access to the best blanks...
Getting Rigged for Fishing the Backcountry
So, I will admit I have been looking forward to this blog for a little while now that Mud Hole has a fully stocked tackle center. I'm not kidding when I say fully stocked. It is all the good stuff....
Tips & Tricks
The weight and balance debate is always fun and certainly makes anglers and rod builders choose sides quickly. My stance is, I build custom rods to fish. Every component and layout is purposely don...
Why Rod Building Thread Matters
Rod building thread has always been something that comes up with new rod builders, and right fully so. They might have a storage bin of colorful thread from a past or current family members sewing ...
Reel Seat Arbors Explained: Form vs. Function
A reel seat arbor is a crucial but sometimes overlooked component in custom rod building. Its primary role is to fill the space between the fishing rod blank and the inside of the reel seat, creati...