DIY Fishing Rods & Custom Tackle

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MHX 2nd Generation High-Mod Fishing Rod Blanks - Mud Hole Blog

Want a high performance rod blank? Check out the new MHX 2nd Generation High-Mods. The ultimate in performance, at a down to earth price.

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5 Common Rod Building Mistakes & How To Avoid Them - Mud Hole Blog

We talk to rod builders everyday, and this article highlights 5 common rod building mistakes, and how to avoid them.

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Repair Your Fishing Rod Handles This Winter - Mud Hole Blog

This article highlights some common best practices for maintaining or repairing your EVA and cork fishing rod handles and grips.

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Introducing The New Winn Fishing Grips - Mud Hole Blog

The new Winn fishing grips combine technology and performance with the comfort and feel fisherman crave. Finally, something new in fishing grips!

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CONTEST WINNER!

We want to thank everyone who entered our #diyfishingrods caption contest on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram.  There were hundreds of responses, and hope you had as much fun entering as we did reading them.  

With so many great entries it was tough to choose, but the winner of the $100 Prize Pack is Mike Miller for "Just got a friend request from a guy named "Bite Mybait"

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Mud Hole contests offer a $100 Prize Pack and entry is free - just type a caption in the comments areas and you are entered!  This caption contest start January 28th and ends midnight February 8th 2015.  For details on all contest rules, lease visit http://blog.mudhole.com/mud-hole-contest-rules/ Have fun!

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This article shows you how to build your own checkerboard cork rod handle. It's easy to do, and really adds a unique touch to your custom fishing rod!

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Custom T-Shirts For Rod Builders - Mud Hole Blog

Mud Hole Custom T-Shirts help rod builders promote their business, and now come in more designs and more colors than ever before!

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Using CRB Pigments To Apply Marbling Epoxy Finish - Mud Hole Blog

This short blog post shows you how to add amazing marbling effects to your custom fishing rods using CRB marbling pigments. It's easy, give it a try!

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Trim Band Instructions That Make Your Rod Pop - Mud Hole Blog

Trim wraps are a decorative thread pattern typically used around the edges of your guide wraps. This article explains how to create trim wraps, and what products you will need.

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Mud Hole Custom Rod Building Classes - Mud Hole Blog

Our rod building classes are taught by top professional rod builders with extensive knowledge of all the state of the art techniques and components that build today's top-performing custom rods.

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Product Review: Micro Guides Worth Consideration - Mud Hole Blog

Do micro guides really increase fishing rod performance? This article dives into the specifics, and tries to separate fact from fiction.

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Product Review for MHX High-Mod Rods - Mud Hole Blog

This is a Mud Hole product review that discusses the features, advantages, and benefits for the MHX High-Mod fishing rods and kits.

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Making Your Own Jigs & Options Available - Mud Hole Blog

If you are interested in building your own fishing jigs, this article explains what options are available to you from MudHole.com.

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Getting To Know Your Fishing Rod Guides - Mud Hole Blog

For those new to rod building, this article explains the basics on commonly used rod guide types with illustrated examples. Check out our blog!

For those new to rod building, this article explains the basics on commonly used rod guide types with illustrated examples.

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ProWrap Thread For Your Custom Fishing Rods - Mud Hole Blog

This article highlights the ProWrap thread product line, and how it applies to different rod building techniques and applications.

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Options For Building A Custom Ice Fishing Rod

As ice fishing has grown in popularity, so have the product offerings. This article describes the various options to consider when building your custom ice fishing rod.

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Why Fish With A Custom Fishing Rod

This article highlights the benefits of using a custom fishing rod, as well as addresses frequently asked questions on custom rods.