Overcoming Adversity with Angling

Not often do you meet someone who inspires you. I’m not talking about someone who is a celebrity or a professional athlete. I mean a person who inspires by how they show courage and fight through a...

Rod Building and Angling Tips with Jim Crowley

Entering into his 32nd year in the outdoor industry, Jim Crowley continues to educate and entertain. Driven by his faith, family and love of fishing, it is easy to see why he is one of the most rev...

A Look Inside the 2024 Mud Hole Catalog

It's that time of year again, the 2024 Mud Hole Catalog is arriving in your mailboxes! If you are not on our mailing list or misplaced yours, it is easy to get signed up. Just head over to the cata...

Building with Titanium Components: Is it Necessary?

When selecting the components for your custom build, it's essential to consider your specific requirements. Most common being cost, performance, aesthetics, and the benefits associated with higher-...

Top 10 Features Of LZR Fishing Rod Guides

Check out ten design benefits behind CRB’s most innovative and advanced guide series yet. This guide technology allows the LZR series to be incredibly light, yet durable enough for the toughest bra...

Made In The USA - Cashion Rod Blanks

As a rod builder, if you have not heard of Cashion, you are missing out. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Matthew Cashion and headquartered in Sanford, NC, Cashion Fishing Rods develops and builds all of the...

Build for Big Jointed Swimbaits

I think we all remember the time we caught a little bass on a lure that was about as big as the fish. Usually, we take a photo have a laugh and make a joke, “his eyes are bigger than his stomach”, ...

Building a custom rod for a kid

Some of the greatest memories for a child are made in the outdoors. Whether it is on family camping trips, big adventures offshore or just on grandma and grandpa’s dock valuable lessons are learned...

Build the perfect offshore pitch rod

Before venturing offshore, there are moments that inevitably captivate the imagination. For many anglers, the thrill of fishing in deep waters is exhilarating, yet it presents the ultimate test of ...

So You Want to Start a Rod Building Business

If you have landed here, you are either building fishing rods or thinking about building fishing rods.  As rod builders, we are always looking to improve our skills or grow in the hobby and some ar...

Proper Reel Seat Placement

A reel seat is one of the most important parts of any rod build. Whether it is a factory-built rod you purchased at your favorite tackle shop or a custom rod build, the reel seat is your connection...

How to Build a Custom Offshore Fishing Rod

Learn how to dial in a saltwater fishing rod to your offshore application for the best performance and experience out on the water. Build the Best Deep-Sea Fishing Rod Whether dialing in a custom r...