July 20, 2009 - Orlando, Florida based Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of all the assets of Custom Tackle Supply of Shelbyville Tennessee , a leading provider to the custom rod building industry.

“Our company mission has been to become the leading supplier to the custom rod building industry. Our acquisition of Custom Tackle Supply and the addition of Mr. Bob McKamey to our staff brings us one step closer to accomplishing this goal” stated Mr. Tom McNamara, President of Mud Hole Custom Tackle.

“Joining Mud Hole Custom Tackle as VP of Customer Relations will allow me to continue to work in a field I have enjoyed working in for many years.” stated Mr. Bob McKamey. He added “I have always strived for the utmost in customer service and care. Now joining the Mud Hole Team, the level of customer service that I have always strived for, will be implemented to even a higher level. Especially with the combination of the huge inventory and product selection in Mud Hole’s distribution center, the level of customer service that I have been known for will be enhanced.”

“This acquisition further strengthens our position as the world’s largest supplier of rod building components in the custom rod building market. The combination of Bob McKamey’s southern charm and product knowledge combined with Mud Hole’s resources will provide our customers and Custom Tackle Supplies existing customers with greater service, support and selection.” added McNamara

The integration of both companies will take place over the next few weeks. Bob McKamey is already working at Mud Hole, in Orlando. He can be contacted directly by email at bobm@mudhole.com or by phone at 407-447-7637 x114.

For the past 34 years, Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc has been serving the rod building community with the most comprehensive selection, the best prices and unsurpassed customer service. Mud Hole Custom Tackle prints three catalogs yearly and hosts the most comprehensive web site related to rod building, www.mudhole.com. With a 20-employee staff in Orlando, FL maintaining a 14,000 square foot distribution and showroom building, Mud Hole is the largest rod building supplier in the world, shipping worldwide orders every day.

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Does this mean Mudhole will now be supplying Batson blanks and guides?

I don't think so

Mike Tilbury Wrote:
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> Does this mean Mudhole will now be supplying
> Batson blanks and guides?

That was my first question also. I like Mud Hole and buy a good bit of stuff from them, but my blank of choice are Batson Rainshadows.

Congratulations to you Bob! I hope the Mud Hole team treats you, as well as you have treated us over the years.

DR

Congratulations Bob,
I will say that I really enjoyed doing business with Bob and looked forward to seeing him at the show each year!

Congratulations Bob
I hope all works out for you. Maybe you can get the Batson line up.

Rolly Beenen
Rovic Custom Rods

This is one of the rare instances where most everyone will benefit from such an acquisition. One less component dealer means that everyone's slice of the component supply business pie just got a little bigger. All dealers, not just Mud Hole, will realize additional business from this move. And because Bob McKamey is going to work for Mud Hole, we don't have a long time, respected dealer left in the lurch. All in all it seems like a piece of good news for most everybody in the industry.


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No changes to the Mud Hole product line will be occurring. However, Mud Hole will be introducing a new series of blanks to our extremely popular Custom Rod Builder (CRB) line of blanks. The new series of CRB blanks will be available in spin jig, mag bass, crank bait, swim bait, spinning, drop shot and light saltwater and feature popular tappers, finishes and offered at very competitive price point. These new blanks will be available in 3 weeks and covered by a conditional life time warranty.

We hope you’ll give Bob a call when they become available and give them a try!

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Wow! Good luck down there in yankee land Bob. You guys at Mudhole are building a rod "empire"! Keep up the good work because I think we are in for some changes in the rodbuild world and it looks like things are only getting better, a lot better! Don't forget us back in the hill country.

Good Luck Bob! You are joining an excellent company, but you already know that! I look to Mudhole becoming even bigger and better!
Kyle Robinson

Congrats and good luck to you Bob. It was absolute pleasure doing business with you.

David Page
E-town, KY.

Bob get that 8 weight flyrod out and buy yourself a Hellsbay skiff and you'll find there isn't any better place to be on this earth than the mosquito lagoon at dawn chasing the tailing Redfish. Oh and I expect a invite once your settled in!

Duane Richards (DR) Wrote:
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> Congratulations to you Bob! I hope the Mud Hole
> team treats you, as well as you have treated us
> over the years.
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> DR


That says it all ! Thanks for everything Bob!

Walt

Walt Davenport
"Roadhouse Rods"

Congratulations Bob! Good Luck!

Go to Fishsticks for Batson Blanks Thats where I picked up mine. Scott will fix you up!

Congrats Bob, the best of luck to you at Mud Hole. We will be missing coming down to Tennessee for the Duck River Gathering.

Congratulations and hope everything works out great for you!!

P.S. Will we have to address you as "Mr Vice President" in High Point???

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/21/2009 11:02AM by Mike Barkley.

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Swamp Boyz and Clyde

Great news Bob ! I am sure you will enjoy working with the Mudhole Gang !
Us builders would have a hard time adjusting if you weren't around for us to aggravate.
Good luck old friend and we will see you in High Point !

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY