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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
Debate: Is Rod Building about Performance or Personal Expression?
Spend any time around custom rod builders and you will hear it almost immediately. Some builders swear that performance is everything. Others will tell you that if a rod does not reflect your perso...
Are Graphite Reel Seats Really Graphite?
Spend any amount of time around rod building or browsing components and you will see the word “graphite” used everywhere. Graphite reel seats, graphite frames, graphite handles. It sounds technical...
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...
Rod Recipes
Bass are known for their strength, speed, and aggressive strikes, and the pre-spawn and springtime period brings some of the best opportunities of the entire year. As water temperatures rise, both ...
Smallmouth bass are known for their strength, speed, and aerial displays, but their behavior can shift throughout the year, forcing anglers to stay versatile and prepared for changing conditions. U...
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 ...
Tips & Tricks
Fishing rod guides are often treated as a small detail, but in reality, they play a major role in how a rod performs. Every cast you make and every fish you fight is influenced by how well your gui...
Micro Guides vs. Standard Guides: Performance Gain or Trendy Myth?
Spend any time around rod builders or serious anglers and you will hear strong opinions about micro guides. Some swear by them, claiming increased casting distance, better sensitivity, and improved...
Rods & Gear for Flipping & Pitching
Flipping, pitching, and punching are close range power techniques built for targeting bass buried deep in cover. Whether fish are tucked into thick grass, holding tight to docks, or set up in shall...