Tips & Tricks

10 Great Habits Rod Builders Use to Improve

Find out what habits the best rod builders use to keep their custom rods at the cutting edge. A Review of the Best Rod Building Practices For most rod builders, the rod’s personalized appearance i...

6 Steps To Repair Damaged Ferrules

Fixing a cracked ferrule is not only possible, it’s also rather straightforward. Regardless of the cause, a cracked ferrule can be fixed with the following steps so you can get back to fishing in ...

How To Size Custom Winding Checks

Learn 7 simple steps to size your custom winding checks and build custom fishing rods with the sleek, professional style you really want! 7 Steps for Measuring Custom Winding Checks When measured ...

Comparing ColorFast and Nylon Rod Winding Thread

If you want your guide wraps to blend in or stand out, it’s important to know the difference between ColorFast and nylon rod winding thread. Rod Building: ColorFast vs. Nylon Thread Wraps Did you ...

Color Matching Charts For Rod Building

Take the guesswork out of color matching your ProWrap Thread and CRB Color Series components, as well as ProWrap and Winn Grips with these handy rod building charts! Color Schemes: ProWrap Thread, ...

4 Great Ways to Add Color to Fishing Rods

See all the cool colors available in custom rod building components and catch our key tips for adding the perfect pop of color to your next build! The Guide to Custom Rod Building with COLOR There ...

Top 3 Rod Building Questions People Ask

We have the answers to the most commonly asked rod building questions from our customers, and watch our video at the bottom to learn about our commitment to customer service! Mud Hole Has the Answe...

5 Rod Building Tips to Improve Ferrule Wraps

Ferrule wraps can tend to be a thorn in the side of beginner rod builders, but we have 5 tips to make wrapping and finishing ferrule wraps easier than ever. Easily Wrap and Finish Ferrules on Multi...

Color Matching Guide for CRB & Prowrap Thread

Wanting to build with the CRB Color Series rod blanks and components but looking to match the thread color? We have you covered! Check out the color matching in this blog. How to Match CRB Color Se...