Volume 10 – 15 on CD out soon!
The long awaited electronic versions of the more recent RodMaker Volumes is underway! This one will include 6-years worth of issues, from Volume 10 thru Volume 15 (yes, that’s 6-years, not 5. Count ‘em on your fingers if you can’t make it work in your head.) The set will include a total of 36…
Read MoreExpo Update
A quick update of the Exhibitors and Vendors who have bought booth space for the upcoming 2013 International Custom Rod Building Exposition: As of October 1st , 2012 AFTCO Mfg. Angler’s Envy American Tackle Angler’s Resource (Fuji) Angler’s Roost Axii Rods Batson Enterprises/Rainshadow/Alps Bingham Enterprises Craftsman Concepts Cork 4US DBlue Fishing Decal Connection Fishhawk…
Read MoreRod Blanks or Hot Dogs?
A few years ago I was approached by a gentleman who informed me that certain blank manufacturers claimed to be experiencing breakage problems among certain lines of multi-modulus blanks. This is supposedly due to articles appearing in the magazine that advise building on the straightest axis rather than on the “spine.â€Â Due to the nature…
Read MoreI Can’t, Won’t, Tell You…
Because of my position as editor and publisher of the world’s most popular rod building magazine, along with being the owner and organizer of the world’s largest custom rod event, I have to be careful what I say when asked what my preferred blanks and components are. A nod towards one can be seen as…
Read MoreNew Issue Mails
The Volume 15 #4 issue is in the mail now. Most subscribers should receive it the 3rd or 4th week of August. Enjoy.
Read MoreBy 2, Get 1 (actually 2) FREE
A few years back, the RodMaker Special Edition CDs were introduced. The set includes 3 volumes: #1 – Guide Sizing & Placement (all rod types), #2 – Task Specific Rod Building, and #3 – Rod Building Shops, Tools & Equipment. Priced at just $29.95. they have been brisk sellers. Now for a limited time,…
Read MoreFast Start
It’s still very early, extremely early in fact, but the International Custom Rod Building Exposition is off to a fast start. Following are the companies that had signed on to exhibit and display at the 2013 event, as of July 12, 2012. Angler’s Envy American Tackle Angler’s Roost Batson Enterprises/Rainshadow/Alps Bingham Enterprises FishHawk Fishsticks Mudhole…
Read MoreEarly Exhibitor List
The 2013 International Custom Rod Building Exposition has already signed several exhibitors. And… the booth contracts were only mailed middle of last week! The first companies to sign on are: American Tackle Angler’s Roost Bingham Enterprises Mudhole Custom Tackle United Composites USA Total booths taken: 17. A pretty good start for the first…
Read More2013 Expo Floor Plan
The 2013 International Custom Rod Building Exposition floor plan is now set. It features 91 booth spaces and the largest total seminar area in the event’s history. Hopefully we can alleviate some of the crowding we’ve had to deal with at many of the Expo’s most popular seminars (see below). Folks that have never…
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