Crappie, Panfish, Trout Rod Kits

Crappie, Panfish, Trout Rod Kits

Choosing the right ultra-light setup for trout, crappie, and panfish can make all the difference between an average day on the water and one you’ll never forget. Ultra-light fishing is about finess...

MHX Traditional Fly Rod Kits

MHX Traditional Fly Rod Kits

Choosing the right fly rod is one of the most important steps in becoming a confident and successful fly angler.  Good news is, we are rod builders, so not only do we have access to the best blanks...

Getting Rigged for Fishing the Backcountry

Getting Rigged for Fishing the Backcountry

So, I will admit I have been looking forward to this blog for a little while now that Mud Hole has a fully stocked tackle center. I'm not kidding when I say fully stocked. It is all the good stuff....

NEW! Back Country, Flats, and Inshore Rod Kits

NEW! Back Country, Flats, and Inshore Rod Kits

Choosing the right fishing rod for saltwater inshore fishing is essential to both your success on the water and your overall enjoyment. Inshore saltwater fishing typically targets species like redf...

Rod Kits for Post Spawn Angling

Rod Kits for Post Spawn Angling

The post-spawn period is often one of the most challenging times of year for bass anglers. While fish are still present in good numbers, their behavior becomes unpredictable and less aggressive, ma...

Spring on the Fly: Building a Trout Fly Rod

Spring on the Fly: Building a Trout Fly Rod

There’s something truly special about standing in a trout stream during spring. With trout rising, wildflowers blooming, and the wilderness waking up after winter, it feels like pure magic. For fly...

Top Rod Blanks for Crappie Rods

Top Rod Blanks for Crappie Rods

Well, hopefully spring has sprung in your part of the world. I can promise we are already having plenty of days where the mercury is rising quickly. We recently got the guys together that know a th...

Build for Forward Facing Sonar

Build for Forward Facing Sonar

Fishing with forward-facing sonar (FFS) has revolutionized the way anglers locate and catch fish. This technology provides real-time, high-resolution images of underwater environments, allowing fis...

FreshwaterWintertime Crappie Fishing Rods

Wintertime Crappie Fishing Rods

With winter gripping most of the northern part of the US, the Southern states are getting their first real cold fronts of the season. For some, that means fishing can come to a grinding halt, but f...

FreshwaterWhat We Are Building At Mud Hole

What We Are Building At Mud Hole

We get to see what you guys are building every day on the Mud Hole Live Rod Builder’s Facebook Group, but what kind of rods are our employees here at Mud Hole Building?  Let’s dive into what builds...