Tips & Tricks

4 Steps to Build Fuji VSS Spinning Rod Handle

Follow these step-by-step instructions and watch our video tutorial to build your own Fuji VSS fishing rod handle. Components to Build Hidden Thread Reel Seat In rod building, it’s all about custom...

How to Add Snakeskin to Custom Fishing Rods

Learn these 6 simple steps to add custom snakeskin to your rod blanks for awesome in-lays, butt wraps, and under wraps. For the best tips and tricks for snakeskin, follow these step by step instruc...

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 ...

Building Custom Cork Fishing Grips

Getting Creative with Cork Cork grips come in all sorts of shades and shapes, so it is up to the rod builder to customize their cork grips accordingly. For example, a checkerboard cork handle upgra...

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...

4 Steps to Fix a Loose Reel Seat

Few things are more frustrating than fishing with a loose reel seat. But now with these 4 simple steps, you will solve the riddle of the loose reel seat with a fast and easy fix. Let’s start with ...

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...

Protect Your Cork Grips with U-40 Cork Seal

When it comes to handle assemblies, cork has long been a popular grip material known to bring a traditional look and feel to any fishing rod. The biggest knock on cork is its tendency to erode, slo...