Building a Classic - Proper Pistol Grip Assembly
Fishing and making lasting memories go hand and hand. Many of us cannot tell you what we ate for lunch yesterday but take us back to our childhood fishery and we can recall all our catches! I reme...
Underwraps are a clean and attractive way to add some protection along with a little bling to any custom rod build. Why do we even consider using and underwrap you might ask. Well, for larger offsh...
One of the most asked questions across the internet is related to aligning your rods guides during building. Some align one guide at a time before wrapping the next one, some wrap all the guides an...
With all the incredible products and resources here at Mud Hole it can be a hobbyist’s toy store. Build your own fishing rod and take it fishing? More and more anglers are jumping at this opportuni...
A Unique Approach to Trim Bands
Decorative components to your custom rod build can really make it, well, custom. Outside of the builder or client choosing all the pieces and parts and having them placed along the blank exactly wh...
Bob's Top Tips from 50 Years of Rod Building
Whether you are new to rod building or have been a part of the community for years, you probably have met or heard of Bob McKamey. He was introduced to rod building during his teen years and shortl...
How to Repair a Broken Push Pole
Find out how to remove and repair damaged portions of your push pole, so that you can return to the platform with a push pole performance you trust. Fixing Damaged Push Poles with Replacement Parts...
One of the most rewarding custom aspects of building rods is making a custom grip. Whether you are building an offshore rod for billfish or a small fly rod for bluegill, every fishing rod needs a g...
Everyone loves nice threadwork. Of all the rod building questions we get, a bulk of them revolve around thread. One of the more unique options is a fade wrap. Most of you have seen what I would cal...
A reel seat is one of the most important parts of any rod build. Whether it is a factory-built rod you purchased at your favorite tackle shop or a custom rod build, the reel seat is your connection...