Mudhole Rod Building
 

A while back I signed up for a fishing rod building class put on by Mudhole.com. Today was the class and I have to say I had a blast. If you find one of these classes coming to a town near you I highly recommend it. We even had guys in the class fly in to take it from other states. We got to build a basic rod on day one and tomorrow we go over custom thread wraps, inlays and refurbishing rods. That’s the part I’m most into as I have a bunch of nice older trolling rods that just need freshened up. The class was $200 and you get to take home approx. $100 worth of tools and materials including a turning table. I don’t think it’s something that can make me rich doing but I plan on building all my own custom rods specifically for my boat and to catch fish on them is just too cool. I can’t wait to get a reel on my 1st rod and I don’t care what I catch, it will be awesome.

Ive made a few rods, lotta fun to make and more fun to catch a fish on one of your creations. Once your buddies hear of it, you ll start finding. broken rods and ones with broke eyes at your door when u get home at night

$$ That’s fine $$. My buddies know I’m a business man haha.

Those newly repaired rods will come in handy on the new boat. Speaking of it, how's the repair work on it going Thomas :head:

Rod building is a perfect way to pass the time in winter. careful , it can be addicting!!

Hey Paul,

Haven’t really got going on the cosmetic repair stuff as I’ve just been trying to keep up with updating all the mechanical stuff. Pretty much having to put a whole new cooling system on both motors this winter which is costing more then I’ve ever paid for a complete boat in the past haha. But she’s in a covered boat slip so as far as the cosmetics I’m not to concerned for now.

Why yes, yes it can. I just ordered a bunch of upgraded equipment to make it easier. Looks like my whole shed will be a rod shop now.

Ouch on the new cooling system. :( Still, she will be a really great boat when all is finished. And while cosmetics are important overall, it's the mechanical that is the most important. Cause that's what gets you out and back. I have a feeling she's going to be a truly remarkable performer when you get her finished. Can't wait to go out on her. :love:

If you want to make a mini vacation this summer come on down. I plan on fishing her ALOT this summer. We got it out for a few striper trips last fall and had a blast. What a difference fishing in her is compared to a smaller boat. Spring trophy season is right around the corner so I need to get to work!!

I just "may" take you up on that offer. Got some medical things scheduled for later this year. Gotta see how they shake out first. :head: