# Build Your Own Fishing Rod!

###### It's as simple as 1-2-3 with Mud Hole

All-In-One Rod Building Kits Make It Easy to Get Started!

Everything you need to build a fishing rod:

#### [Spinning Rod Kit](/content/products/all-in-one-spinning-rod-kit/index.html)

Sale price $199.95 USD

#### [Casting Rod Kit](/content/products/all-in-one-casting-rod-kit/index.html)

Sale price $199.95 USD

Builds 3 Rods

#### [Ice Rod Kit](/content/products/all-in-one-ice-rod-kit/index.html)

Sale price $199.95 USD

#### [Fly Rod Kit](/content/products/all-in-one-fly-rod-kit/index.html)

Sale price $199.95 USD

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## Our complete instructional video series will have you building rods in no time!

### Step 1: Spining Your Rod Blank

**What you'll need:** Rod Blank, China Marker, Masking Tape

Learn how to find the spine of a rod blank using a simple process that helps identify the blank's natural flex and the direction it wants to rotate. In this video, we'll walk through how to flex, rotate, and mark the blank so you can properly locate the spine and know where to position it when building spinning, casting, and conventional rods.

### Additional Steps

- **Step 2: Handle Assembly**  
    
- **Step 3: Installing Your Reel Seat**  
  
- **Step 4: Guide Prep and Spacing**

- **Step 5: Wrapping Rod Guides**  
  
- **Step 6: Installing Tip Top and Hook Keeper**  
  
- **Step 7: Installing Decals**  
  
- **Step 8: Applying Finish**

## Another Great Way to Get Started

The Core Rod Building Start Up Kit was designed to provide all the basic tools and supplies to get you started in rod building. Add one of our professionally-designed rod kits and you're ready to craft the perfect custom fishing rod!

### [Mud Hole Core Rod Building Start-Up Kit](/content/products/core-rod-building-start-up-kit/index.html)

Sale price $159.95 USD