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How to Build Fishing Rod Handles

Use the following instructions to build your high-performance handle assembly in no time.

Jeff Simpson

Rod Building: Marking The Blank

The foundation of constructing a fishing rod begins by marking the blank.

Jeff Simpson

Choosing The Right Rod Components

Selecting the components you want featured on your rod is another benefit of making your own

Jeff Simpson

Rod Building Supplies

Here's a few tools you'll need to get started building your own rod.

Jeff Simpson

The Versatility Of Fishing With Fuji Reel Seats

When it comes to custom rod building, the beauty of each project is literally what you make it.

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Get a Feel For Winn Grips and Handle Wraps

Winn brings anglers a grip that literally puts comfort and control in the palm of your hand.

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MicroWave Line Control Fishing Rod Guides

Here is a review of American Tackle's MicroWave Line Control System.

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Pro Builds His Own Fishing Rods

John Cox from Debary, Florida is a professional fisherman on the FLW tour, and is a natural

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Jim Dillard Rod Building

We had a chance to talk with Jim recently about how he started building his rods, and here are

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MHX Elite Pro Series Rod Blanks

MHX has become a premium rod brand with some of the most recognizable rod blanks.

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Avoid These Top 5 Rod Building Mistakes

Here is a list of the top 5 mistakes many rod builders encounter.

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How to Repair Cork Handles and EVA Handles

With these easy tips, you no longer have to throw out a perfectly good rod just because the

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