4 Great Rod Building Resources for Free

Mud Hole Staff - October 02, 2017

Find out how easy rod building is when you have all the resources at your fingertips—and they're FREE!

The Community of Custom Rod Building

Dialing in your custom fishing rod through rod building not only boosts performance, but also gives anglers a sense of pride like no other.

Learn more about the resources available to help you in custom rod building:

1. Grab the Mud Hole Catalog

For a first look at all the latest and greatest in rod building components, sign up for the free Mud Hole Catalog.

From popular products to new items on the shelves, the Mud Hole Catalog brings everything you need to order right to your door!

2. Watch Custom Rod Building Demo Videos

From Facebook Live shows to the Mud Hole's YouTube Channel, there is no shortage of rod building demonstrations waiting online for you.

For example, watch this How-to Install a Casting Reel Seat to get an in-depth understanding in one short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLCAai-ON3E

3. Read Tips and Tricks in Rod Building Blogs

Catch an endless list of tips, tricks, and helpful how-to blogs from Mud Hole. This blog is an excellent resource for answering questions or guiding you step-by-step through the many elements of rod building.

Whether you want to know How-to Remove and Replace Casting Guides or learn Rod Building's 4 Ways for Better Epoxy, the Mud Hole Blog features a range of topics geared towards any angler.

4. Call Mud Hole Customer Service with Questions

In addition to the options above, Mud Hole has a staff of dedicated rod builders and anglers alike that are always around to help.

Whether you prefer email or calling in to customer service, the Mud Hole staff is ready to help you build that custom fishing rod straight from your imagination!

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