Hey All We are real proud of all our Pros and John and Brandon certainly had a good week at the Open. They ALL build their own rods - which is important to us. For those curious - we have the rods they use on tour available in kits here:
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25% Off MHX Power Tip rod blanks Great saltwater rods - sale ends Thursday 4/20 at midnight. These tubular glass blanks have a solid glass tip - which reduces the weight considerably from solid glass blanks, yet offers the same durability.
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Save 50% off right now on high quality aluminum saltwater butts from PacBay, Alutecnos and American Tackle! While supplies last!
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Wayne was an old friend on Mud Hole Custom Tackle, he helped collaborate on the ProWrap threads used by most rod builders today, my he rest in peace.
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Hey Bret (and all) Just wanted to touch base on a few things in this thread. Bret - if you are looking to build your first rod, we have some great turnkey kits (rod kits plus all the supplies bundled) well priced to help people get started - here: We also have multi-option rod kits that allow you to basically pick your rod, handle type and material, application (spin/cast) and even
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Hey Everyone Just wanted to touch base on a few things in this thread. We have multi-option rod kits that allow you to basically pick your rod, handle type and material, application (spin/cast) and even your guide colors. They can be found here: They do not come with supplies - If you need an all-in-one starter type supply kit - I would suggest this (our best seller): We also
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Hey All Just wanted to let you know we have 50% off MHX EPS blanks in slate - while supplies last. They are offered in varying lengths (6'6" to 7'2") and will accomodate 6-12 lb. line and lures in the 1/16 to 3/8 oz. range. Check them out!
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Hey Just wanted to let you all know we have some nice first run fly blanks from an OEM that we bought in bulk and have at 50% off while supplies last. IM7 - Dark Green Finish.
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Hi Everyone Wanted to let you know you can currently save an additional 15% on MHX Gloss White Rod Kits. Just use Promo Code 15MWRK during check out to save an additional 15%! These multi-option kits are unique in that you can: Choose your rod blank, Choose your guide styles & colors, Choose your handle material & grip styles, All components have been perfectly sized an
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John, Pro Kote is sensitive to cold. Particularly the resin, check your bottle of Resin to see if it has crystallized. This is very common in colder Winter months. If the resin has crystalized it can be warmed, and as it heats up you will visibly see it change back to its original clear state. Based on the situation you are describing, the situation I just described could be the culprit, ot
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Jason, No problem, happy to help. If you have any other questions or need some information feel free to give us a call or email: Sales@mudhole.com and one of our support Reps will get you squared away. Happy Building!
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The Pantone colors are listed below each Prowrap color on their color chart (look for the P: ). Additionally, the nearest old Gudebrod color is also listed on some colors (look for the G: ). The numbering of the ProWrap threads is a bit intelligent. First the threads are also grouped by "color number" - meaning the Yellows are in the 100 series, Oranges in the 200 series, Reds 300 se
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Lots of good ideas here! We offer single edge razor blades in 100 packs and now smaller 10 packs . In the middle of the road we offer scissors and exacto knife We also offer ceramic scissors which work very well but are pricey - they will cut even the finest brads.
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Like most things in rod building, you can certainly "make you own" but the CRB Guide Alignment & Reel Seat Spacer Tool is very handy and serves TWO purposes very well. The first use is for guide alignment ,the second (and very handly) use is for split reel seat installation and alignment. This simple but effective tool takes the guesswork out of reel seat mounting. Its bead sight
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Hi Norman and Wayne, Individual guides will be available to purchase early 2017.
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Hi Wayne, We figured we would give some builders the opportunity to chime in first. The CRB guide sets have been very well received so far, Todd has been using 3-4 rods set up with them for about 6 month fishing in mosquito lagoon and has had great success. The goal with the CRB Guide sets was simple, offer a modernized, easy to use guide set up that would satisfy the needs of all builder
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Hey Everyone Just wanted to let you all know today is our last day to save 25% off our MHX and CRB multi-option rod kits. These kits are pretty unique in that you actually get to pick your rod blank, your handle style and material, and even your guide component colors. It can make quick work of assembling all your components on one page. If you haven't checked them out yet give them
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You can certainly go the "make your own route" but we offer CRB rod dryers that are affordable, functional and come in 110v and 220v. Single Rod Dryer Quad Rod Dryer 4x Wall Mounted Rod Dryer
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We currently have our MHX Winn grips on sale for 25% off - including the grips for the Fuji SK2 reel seats. Check it out - ends Thursday night!
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Original ProKote was designed as a clear medium build finish with a longer pot life. Temperatures being equal - it does have a longer pot life than most other finishes - this was done by design 1) to allow new rod builders more time to apply the finish, 2) to slower cure time produces a more flexible finish, 3) allows more bubble release. It was also designed as a medium build finish, like a hi
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Hi Again, We also have 25% Off our rod decals & stickers - through Weds. 12/7.
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Hey Everyone Check out these 9 New Kits - up to 50% Off - through Monday 12/5! -All-In-One Custom Inline Spinner Kit - 50% Off -ProProducts Variety Pack - 50% Off -Rod Builder's Finishing Kit with Epoxy Mixer - 50% Off -Ultimate ProWrap Trim Wrap Accent Kit - 50% Off -CRB Measuring & Alignment Assortment Kit - 50% Off -100 Piece Burl Cork Ring Assortment Kit - 50% Off -RBS Pow
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Hey Everyone FYI - for today and tomorrow - we have nylon, red sable and ox hair finishing brushes at 50% Off, and the sale ends Thursday 12/1 at midnight PST. Great time to stock up!
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Hey Everyone, Time for Cyber Monday and we have some great rod building deals for you! 10% off order over $150 (code: MHCM2016) up to 75% off components & parts 50% off MHX Elite Pro Series blanks with Slate finish $50 American Tackle Power Wrappers & more...check it out Thanks for all your support this year!
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We do not know of anyone who sells pre-made checkerboard cork rings - you're going to have to make you own. We do sell the jigs and jig kits you need to cut them. Hunderds of Cork Rings: While not cork - we do offer pre-made wood checkerboard rings:
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's a funny thing - when it was available, > Gudebrod was oft maligned by rod builders for its > poor quality. Once it became unavailable, it > became the greatest rod wrapping thread of all > time. > > ........... Very true Tom - we hear that very often with items that are no longer ava
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EVA turing blocks require a lot of work & knowledge to turn them into a grip - a heavy duty lathe and turning knowledge, boring them to the correct ID, etc. EVA Blocks in six colors: We have found customers greatly prefer pre-shaped and pre-ID EVA sticks, so you will find a greater selection of those: 1-1/4" Round EVA Sticks 24" long in 20 colors, in 3 different ID's 3/8&q
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! FYI - we started our Black Friday Sale - come check it out! up to 50% off CRB tools & accessories 75% off clearance blanks (updated) 50% off sage clearance 25% off multi-option kits Ends Sat. 11/26 at midnight! Happy rod building!
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Not seconds - these are first runs. The OEM just made too many, and we bought them all in bulk.
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Hi All, FYI - we have high modulus clearance blanks at 75% off MSRP for Bass & Freshwater, Inshore & Popping and Spin/Jig applications! While supplies last! Ends Wednesday 11/23 at midnight PST.
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