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Episode #120
Ultimate Rod Showdown
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Cross Wraps
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Power Wrapping!
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The Big Finish Show 2024
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Rod Building Q&A
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Decorative Dragon Scales
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Custom Musky Rods
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Decorative Guide Wraps
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Broken Rod Repair
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Custom Grip Tips
Episode 110
Axis Vs. Spine
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Crankin' Hawgs
Episode 108
Fade Wraps
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Tsuka 2 Complete Carbon Handle
Episode 106
Ramped Up Rods
Episode 105
The Big Finish Show 5.0
Episode 104
Q&A
Episode 103
Monster Decorative Builds
Episode #101
Rod Building 101
Episode #100
100th Episode Special
Episode #99
Travel Rods
Episode #98
Guide Repair
Episode #97
Under Wraps
Episode #96
Grip Repair
Episode #95
Taming Tiger Wraps
Episode #94
A Fresh Coat
Episode #93
Rod Building Q&A
Episode #92
Return of the Fly
Episode #91
Turk's Head Knots
Episode #90
Smallmouth Builds
Episode #89
Bobbin' and Weavin'
Episode #88
Bait Finesse Rods
Episode #87
Slow Pitch Jigging
Episode #86
Reel Seat Repair
Episode #85
Flawless Diamond Wraps
Episode #84
Balanced Builds
Episode #83
Stuck on Decals
Episode #82
The Big Finish Show
Episode #81
Another Crappie Show
Episode #80
Multi-Level Marbling
Episode #79
Rods for Kids
Episode #78
Hard Water Builds
Episode #102
Hard Water Hammers
Episode 119
Cross Wraps!
Master the art of Decorative Cross Wraps! Nothing shines out on the water like a fishable work of art. Whether you have some open space in your rear split grip or just above your fore grip, you owe it to yourself to learn this unique decorative technique. Join Chris and Hunter as they walk you through setup, measuring and layout of a cross wrap. Watch LIVE as we use the Butt Wrap Alignment tool and our Power Wrapper to create stunning threadwork for our custom rod build. Come learn the art of decorative threadwork!
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Host
Chris Adams
Chris Adams, originally from Jacksonville, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a content specialist and co-host for Mud Hole Live. Beyond the studio, Chris is an avid angler with a penchant for the elusive bonefish, often found on the flats with his latest fly rod in hand. His passion for fishing isn't just a hobby; it's a lifestyle that has taken him on adventures across Central and South America, where he's honed his rod building and fishing skills amidst some of the world's most challenging and rewarding waters.
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Hunter McKamey
Hunter McKamey, hailing from Shelbyville, TN, has fishing in his blood, growing up as the son of a custom rod building supplier. As one half of the revered Mud Hole Live hosting team, Hunter has turned his lifelong passion for fishing into a career, having been an avid angler since he was able to grip a fishing pole. His unique background, combining a deep-rooted love for fishing with an intimate understanding of the tackle industry from a young age, has shaped him into a respected figure in the fishing community. Hunter's expertise and enthusiasm for angling shine through in each and every episode of Mud Hole Live.
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