Rod Building Resources – Guide Charts, Videos & How-To | Mud Hole
Resources
Fuel Your Passion. Build Your Craft.
Whether you’re learning the basics or refining advanced techniques, Mud Hole’s resource center is built to help you grow as a builder and angler. From hands-on education and expert insights to project inspiration and step-by-step guidance, every resource is designed to elevate your skills and keep you connected to the craft. Wherever you are on your journey, you’ll find the knowledge and community to keep building—one rod at a time.
Rod Building 101
Our complete instructional video series will have you building rods in no time!
Our complete instructional video series will have you building rods in no time!
Rod Building 101 - Step 1: Spining Your Rod Blank from Mud Hole Custom Tackle™ on Vimeo
Step 1: Spining Your Rod Blank
What you'll need: Rod Blank, China Marker, Masking Tape
Charts, Manuals & More
In search of guide spacing charts, product manuals & more? Mud Hole is here for you! Explore our comprehensive list of charts, dimensions & manuals sorted by brand to assist with guide spacing, reel seat placement, install & warranty info for your next rod build.
Mud Hole Rod Building Classes
Find a Class Near You
You can also learn to build your own custom rod from professional rod builders with Mud Hole Rod Building Classes. Every student leaves our classes with a completed fishing rod and rod crafting knowledge that will last a lifetime!
In-Person Beginner Rod Building Workshop
Sale price From $199.00 USD
In-Person Specialty Rod Building Workshop
Sale price From $249.00 USD
Online Beginner Rod Building Workshop
Sale price $199.00 USD
Advanced Rod Building Techniques Seminar
Sale price $100.00 USD
Mud Hole Journal
The Mud Hole Journal is your go-to hub for rod building knowledge, written by builders who live and breathe the craft. Dive into News for updates, Products for gear insights, Rod Recipes for step-by-step builds, and Tips & Tricks for expert guidance. Every story is designed to inspire, inform, and help you build better rods.
Rod Recipes
Rod Recipe posts are your guide in creating a customized fishing rod tailored to your needs. Explore our articles written by rod building experts, to craft your ideal fishing rod.
Heavy Inshore Rod Kits
When you start targeting bigger inshore fish, the rod you choose becomes a much bigger part of the equation. Big snook, permit, bull redfish, stripers and other hard-running species can put tremendous stress on your tackle.
New Pre-Spawn Rod Kits
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 anglers and bass alike will begin to get into action.
New Smallmouth Rod Kits!
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.