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...

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...

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...

MHX Traditional Fly Rod Kits

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....

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...

Choosing the Right Guide Ring

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...

The Truth About Rod Balance

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...