Telescopic fishing rods are a great way to always be ready ... Once the sections are cut and assembled the rest of the rod building process is similar to standard rods. The reel seat and handle ...

A master rod builder shares the tools, skills, and deeper rewards of a more deliberate—and satisfying—way to fish ...

There are packages of line guides and jars of epoxy and cork handles stored neatly to the side — all of the components of his handcrafted, custom-made fishing rods. Lesch has been building ...

By 1999, Trey had started his own business building bespoke rods for customers ... That Kistler Custom Fishing Rods is still around 25 years later is a testament to the quality of its wares ...

Kurt Mazurek Choosing the best fishing rod ... do most people when building their own combo. Looking at the Shimano lineup, you might consider one of the Shimano Curado rods at just under $200 ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Pat Magdaleno in his Mags Custom Rods booth the Chicagoland Fishing ... that you hear a guy go from MMA to rod building. Well, make that never.

The best saltwater fishing rods are not only tough enough to survive the rough and tumble world of ocean, bay, and backwater, but are also sensitive enough to detect subtle bites in deep water. Sturdy ...

It’s hard to comprehend how Becky Loyd of Iowa City can create the elaborate, artistic, and superbly functional fishing rods she does unless you see her in action. Or, unless you are an angler ...