# Rod Building

Episode podcast teratas
Diperbarui:

Rodfathers: Mark Crouse and the Rise of 3D Printing in Rodbuilding

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime custom rod builder Mark Crouse, also known as the Munich Rod Man, about 52 years of rod building, custom craftsmanship, 3D printing, carbon fiber grips, and building a recognizable personal style. Mark shares h…

Rod Recipes – Salmon/Steelhead Rods with Lamiglas

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Roger Hinchcliff of Lamiglas and the Steelhead Manifesto about steelhead fishing, Lamiglas rods, and what rod builders need to know when building technique-specific steelhead rods. Roger shares how he got started fishin…

Tiger Wrap Tips And Tricks With Doc Ski

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with legendary custom rod builder James "Doc Ski" Labanowski about his lifetime in rod building and the evolution of decorative thread work. Doc shares how he began wrapping guides at eight years old, served 23 years as a U.…

Build It Your Way: Andy Dear on Rod Building, Ego, and Experience

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime rod builder and product developer Andy Dear about craftsmanship, creativity, and developing a personal rod-building point of view. Andy explains why his approach centers on performance, simplicity, and creating…

What 40 Years of Building Rail Rods Teaches You About Fishing with Bill Havens AKA Salty Dawg

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime West Coast rod builder Bill “Salty Dawg” Havens about his decades in the craft, the development of rail rods, and the innovations that helped shape Southern California’s long-range fishing scene. Bill shares ho…

The Business of Rodbuilding - How To Price Custom Rods

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime rod builder and RodMaker Magazine publisher Tom Kirkman about one of the most common questions in custom rod building: how to price a custom fishing rod and build a business that is actually worth the builder’s…

Jim Crowley Outdoors: Why More Serious Anglers Are Building Their Own Fishing Rods

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime angler, outdoor media personality, and rod builder Jim Crowley about how decades of tournament fishing, television, writing, lure building, and product development have shaped the way he approaches custom fishi…

FUJI New Products: Ways to Reduce Weight Within Your Rod Build

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime rod builder and RodMaker Magazine publisher Tom Kirkman about how reducing unnecessary weight can improve fishing rod performance without sacrificing strength or durability. Bill and Tom discuss some of the big…

Hunter McKamey Talks Mud Hole Rod Building and more

Jim talks with the Vice president of Foundation Outdoors (Mud Hole) Hunter McKamey about the 50 year history of Mud Hole, rod building, youth education and upcoming events. There is more to Mud Hole than you know. Join Jim and Hunter for this exclusive interview. And check out www.jimcrowleyoutdoor…

Rod Recipes For Beach Fishing In The Northeast

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Bob Hryszko of Grumpy’s Tackle in Seaside Park, New Jersey, about his path into custom rod building, Northeast saltwater fishing, and the rod designs that have evolved around those fisheries. Bob shares how he went from…