A students first fish caught on his fist custom rod the next day after attending Mud Hole's rod building class.
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The Gorilla hangin' on all the way to the the ICRBE in High Point, NC
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The Gorilla bending some blanks to make them fit into the packed truck!
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More abalone inlays done with the heat gun method. This method when done correctly with the proper materials provide great results!
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A sample of an Abalone inlay successfully done with the Heat Gun Method
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Mud Hole Customer "back pourch testing" a new Gorilla blank, rated 50-80#, 4'6" lifting a bucket of water that weighed @ 42 lbs. Specs on Bone's Tuna Bomb... 4'6" blank ( I cut 3" off tip and 3" off Butt) American Tackle #2 bent butt Stuart roller guides w/underwrap & 2 overwraps fat eva grip covered with X flocked shrink tube
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Seminars kept everyone involved. The overhead TV helped John Stumpe explain weaving.
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The kids enjoyed the Fun Bus, the adults enjoyed the boat & displays.
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A record 350 plus items were given away at the Mud Hole Open House.
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In head to head testing by an independent laboratory, ProKote was proven to yellow less than the other brands listed above. In 1,500 hours of weatherometer (WOM) Xenon Arc testing by an independent laboratory, tests on ProKöte™ note an 87% clarity retention compared to the leading manufacturer (Flex Coat) , while UV Yellowing was the lowest of ALL brands tested (including Thread Master). Labo
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In its inaugural year, the CCA Florida Scholarship Program presented by Mud Hole Custom Tackle is designed to identify and develop future leaders in the area of habitat conservation. Fishing rod building is only one of the many hands-on areas a select group of students will enjoy in to earn an $11,000 college scholarship! Read More About the Program at: Read More about the Program Student
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As mentioned all the information is still available in our Back End software. We're working on getting report together that will take the account information and put it in an organized spreadsheet or PDF. As we work through the roll out we'll be happy to help customers that still wish to view order history.
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CRB's XHD Hypalon has been available for a few years - Its very similar to the Hypalon of years past Straight Grips: Foregrips:
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Tom - its an entirely new hosted site, so unfortunately history will not show in the site. We still have access to all of your previous information in our sales and inventory system however and can send you any information you need. Email support@mudhole.com with your requests and we can get you sorted o
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Make your own, or save time and maybe money and buy the #1 selling hand wrapper for a reason OR really save money on the eZ Rod Wrapper
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With a legacy of leadership in fishing conservation efforts and rod building education, Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc is proud of its tradition and unwavering commitment to helping protect and preserve the natural fisheries and the rod building craft for future generations. No other rod building company has done more for the fishing resource conservation and the education of rod builders than Mud
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For repair and replacement work, both CRB and American Tackle offer black frame guides in many styles and shapes that can be used. CRB Black American Tackle Black
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OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!! Black Friday Starts Now! LIMITED QUANTITIES & SUPPLIES - HURRY BEFORE THEY ARE GONE. Start saving up to 75% today from the largest custom rod building supplier in the World! We have cleaned out our massive 78,000 square foot warehouse to bring you huge savings! From clearance blanks to select Fuji guide sets to CRB assortment kits, the Mud Hole Blac
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DON’T MISS THESE DEMOS TONIGHT - 10/6 at 6:30PM EST on Chevron Fade Wraps!!! The Mud Hole Live featured demos include: - How to Choose Threads - Fast Hacks for Trim Bands - Easy Ways to Add Crosswraps - Step by Step Chevron Fade Wrap LEARN MORE: If you miss the live facebook event, the show (as well as others) are avvaible on Mud Hole Custom Tackle's YouTube channel
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Look into the CRB SSR guides - many frame styles, colors and matching tops - all SST ring and frames. Combining affordability and value with the utmost strength and durability, the SSR Guides by CRB are engineered with stainless steel frames and a double swaged stainless steel insert rings for virtually impact proof performance. The minimal design of the SSR Guides creates a lighter overal
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Its the same formula. We know Thread Master and Prokote to be the best finishes we have tested on the market (best IMHO meaning least yellowing, flexible, light refraction, working time, clarity as proven on the laboratory bench as well as extensive field use and testing). Do your own due diligence but this is what we have learned in thousands of experiences with first time users as well as feed
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^^^ What he said. It's the same formula, new look refers to the packaging. Mix any finish well.
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In our testing, the key to keeping any thread from fading is the thickness of the epoxy. The thicker the better for color retention in thread.
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In another industry first, Mud Hole Custom Tackle is now offering live, virtual rod building classes. Anyone in the World can now watch, learn, talk, and interact with our rod building education experts from the convenience of your home and on your schedule. Each class is limited to a 5 participants per session in order to provide the highest quality instruction for you. All classes are conduc
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Hey Everyone, Wanted to let you all know we have clearance blanks at 50% Off today! Models available for most freshwater and inshore applications - from Ultra-Light to Heavy powers. Gloss white and gloss black available. While supplies last - Sale ends TONIGHT 5/27 at midnight EST! Thanks - happy building!
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The Ultimate Guide to Guides - 5/26 at 6:30PM EST Have questions about guides and guide spacing? Watch Mud Hole Live! We’ll take you through guide selection, talk about guide frames and rings, and teach you everything you need to know about fishing rod guides. Watch for LIVE Q & A and FREE GIVEAWAY PRIZES! Featured Demos: Overview of Guide Styles, Ring Types, & Layouts Learn Gu
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CRB offers a few cork drilling jigs: Dilling Jig and holder- you provide clamp & drill press: Just holder:
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At Mud Hole Custom Tackle, our Employees – are our family and our Customers are our extended family. Now more than ever, we are striving to provide a safe working environment, so OUR family can continue to take care of their own and enjoy the hobby they love. Even though our showroom is closed, and our offices are quiet, Mud Hole is still picking – packing – and shipping orders to bring you t
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To our valued customers, Fulfillment Center to remain open, Showroom still closed until further notice. Thank you again to all our customers. We want to touch base with all of you at least once per week to keep you updated on what's going on at Mud Hole. First, we are still processing and shipping web orders and will continue to do so as long as it is deemed safe. Second, we continue
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