Product Details
Our 2-Day beginners rod building class is taught by top professional rod builders with extensive knowledge of all the techniques and components that build today's top-performing fishing rods. Hosted in Mud Hole’s state-of-the-art Education Center, this class will teach you how to assemble your own spinning or casting rod from the handle to the tip.
You will build a 7'0" medium-light power rod, in your choice of spinning or casting. Plus, enjoy your first rod build with personalized instruction from the industry’s best!
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Items Included in Beginner Rod Building Class
Over $180 In Products: You will receive over $180 in products including a CRB hand wrapper, rod dryer, rod blank, reel seat, handle, guides, tip top, thread, decals, epoxy glue, thread finish... and more!
You will build your own spinning or casting rod and take it home!
Rod Kit: The class includes the CRB IS701ML Color Series blank, which brings an ideal 7'0" rod blank with a medium-light power and a mod/fast action to build an excellent rod for fishing a variety of freshwater locations and species.
Featured Components:
- IS701ML in Gloss Black | 6-12 lb. | 1/4 - 1/2 oz. lure
- Genuine cork handle
- CRB SSR guide set + tip-top
- Personalized custom decal with your name (or other text)
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Location & Schedule
05/04/2024 – Edison, NJ
Crowne Plaza Edison
2055 Lincoln Hwy, Edison, NJ 08817
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Schedule:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 9A-12P
05/18/2024 – Portland, OR
Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront
909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217
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Schedule:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 9A-12P
06/15/2024 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, June 15 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, June 16 2024 – 9A-12P
07/27/2024 – Tulsa, OK
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa South Bixby
8405 E 102nd St S, Tulsa, OK 74133
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Schedule:
Saturday, July 27, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, July 28, 2024 – 9A-12P
08/10/2024 – Orange Beach, AL
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
3111 Loop Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Schedule:
Saturday, August 10, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, August 11, 2024 – 9A-12P
09/07/2024 – Fort Worth, TX
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South Hotel & Conference Center
100 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76134
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Schedule:
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, September 8, 2024 – 9A-12P
09/21/2024 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, September 21 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, September 22 2024 – 9A-12P
10/05/2024 – Orange County, CA
Location TBD
Orange County, CA
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Schedule:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – 9A-12P
12/07/2024 – Oviedo, FL
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
2133 Component Loop, Suite 1001, Oviedo FL 32765
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Schedule:
Saturday, December 7 2024 – 9A-6P
Sunday, December 8 2024 – 9A-12P
Best decision I've ever made. Class was fun and very informative. Gave me new tips and tricks filling the gap in the skills I need to completely build good fishing rods. Shout out to Instructor Jesus that guy is hilarious.
I traveled from Utah to California for this basic rod building class. I am glad I did. I didn’t know what to expect going into it, but learning techniques and skills and building a rod in one day was great. The second day of the class was focused on more advanced techniques and tricks of the trade. The instructors were knowledgeable and great to work with and I left with a high level of confidence that I can keep building on what I learned and continue to build more rods. Loved the class.
I am so glad I took this class. Every part of it was a great learning experience. All the instructors were very helpful, patient and loaded with knowledge. In a class of 25+ people It truly felt like a one on one experience. My every question was answered and I came away with a boatload of tips and tricks. On top of all that, we also walked away with a nice Rod, “that I built” and everything we need for our next Rod build, including the confidence to pull it off. After a few customizations when I got home the rod made a great gift.
I’ve been wanting to get into the rod building hobby. This class laid down a great foundation for me to start. The instructors made the class fun and were very informative. The class is small enough where you do get some one on one instruction from the instructors.
Had a great time learning from everyone over the 4/20 weekend and learned so much I hope there’s a surf rod class coming to my area something in the 10’ 3/4-4 ish range is popular in area for recommendations;) but the basic class is fun and informative and gives you the confidence to take on the craft and inspires to really get creative! Even with the basic knowledge gained I know my rods will perform 100% better than a factory rod! The instructors were friendly, happy to help and give any tips and we’re super knowledgeable about any questions I had. I’m glad I found this class to bring a dream of rod building to reality
