Why purchase a new fly rod when you can fish one with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve built it yourself. The class will be held seven consecutive Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Central time, starting Jan. 10 ...

In a world of 3D-printed parts, CNC machines, blister-packed billet, and instant gratification, an old-school fabricator leans into the winds of change. The craft of hot rod building has gone through ...

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Ever since the beginning, many hot rods have led a double life. As the years moved on and the Flathead V-8 went into production, hot rods continued to evolve. Look back to STREET RODDER January, 2009 ...

Kyle Watson of Smyrna and KDUB Rod Co was selected as a Top 10 finalist during a custom fishing rod building competition, the 2023 International Rod Building Challenge by American Tackle.

This visit combines fly fishing for trout with hands-on rod building at Orvis headquarters. Time on the water is paired with time inside one of the most respected names in fly fishing. Every step ...