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From rod building basics to more advanced techniques, we're sure you'll find our video library helpful. So pop some popcorn, kick off your shoes and enjoy our Rod Building 101 videos!
Advanced John Rumbley demonstrates his method for creating checkerboard inlays in fishing rod grips using the Mud Hole Cork Slicing Jig.
Advanced Scott Gimbert of Mud Hole Custom Tackle shows you the basics of creating a snakeskin inlay on your next custom fishing rod.
Advanced Curt Baker of Suncoast Rodcrafters demonstrates the simple techniques used in marbling epoxy finish on custom fishing rods.
Advanced This video demonstrates the "heat and roll" method of installing Abalone Veneer inlays on custom fishing rods, developed here at Mud Hole Custom Tackle.
Basic This video teaches the importance of properly spining a rod blank prior to construction. Also included are the differences between spinning and casting rods and practical tips for finding the spine.
Basic This short instructional video teaches you how to ream and mount a cork rear grip and butt cap.
Basic This short video teaches you how to build an EVA foam handle.
Basic Learn how to build up tape arbors on a rod blank for reel seat installation, the proper usage of a china marker when building a handle and techniques for installing foregrips.
Basic This short instructional video teaches you how to wrap a single foot guide.
Basic This short video teaches you how to install tip-tops and mix & apply 2-part rod finish to your custom fishing rod.
Basic Artie shares his techniques for wrapping a guide.
Basic The best way to ensure your thread wraps maintain their vibrant colors is to treat them with a Color Preserver. In this short video, Todd Vivian demonstrates how to properly shield your wraps using American Tackle Color Preserver.
Basic Guide Wrapping is one of the core fundamentals of Rod Building. Follow along with Todd Vivian as he demonstrates the proper technique for completing a simple guide wrap using Mud Hole's Hand Wrapper Kit.
Basic In this video walkthrough Todd Vivian demonstrates the start-to-finish process of assembling one of our cork handle kits. Includes: • How-to align the parts • How-to ream your cork grips to properly fit your rod blank • How-to install the reel seat • How-to glue the cork grips • Final inspection and re-alignment
Basic Mud Hole pro-staff member Todd Vivian demonstrates his technique for applying a custom decal. Mud Hole offers a wide selection of pre-designed rod decals as well as custom printing services and personalized text-decals for custom rod builders.
Basic Rod finish is applied to guide wraps to seal and shield them from the damaging effects of the Sun's UV rays. This video demonstrates the process of mixing a 2-part rod finish in a proper 1:1 ratio and applying the finish to completed wraps.
Basic Trim bands are an easy and attractive way to add accents to your rods. This short tutorial demonstrates an easy and effective technique for adding trim bands to your rod wraps.
Basic 2-part epoxy is a staple of any rod builder's toolkit. It is important to mix in a 1:1 ratio for the epoxy to provide the strongest bond possible.
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