Mastering Rod Building
By Bill Falconer
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Discover the art and craft of rod building with host Bill Falconer. Get insider tips from experienced rod builders, industry insiders, and experienced anglers on building custom fishing rods with the latest trends. Learn how to match technique-specific fishing rods with different fishing conditions and how to maintain and repair them.
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Is Air Carbon Mesh Changing Rod Building Forever? Feat. Aleks Maslov
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Rod Recipes - Fiberglass Fishing Rods with Mike McFarland
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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What We Learned at The Oyster Bamboo Rodbuilding Class
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Matching A Reel To A Rod | Shimano's Advice For Rodbuilders
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Rod Recipes – Surf Casting Rods with Tommy Farmer
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Building Tradition: The Art Of Bamboo Rods With Bill Oyster
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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New Era, Same Passion: Meet David Boyle, the New Owner of ICRBE
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Level Up Your Builds - Get Bit Outdoors Shares What's New
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Rod Recipes with Beau Browning – Crankbait Rods
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Rod Recipes – Drop Shot Rods with Easton Fothergill
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Rodfathers: Todd Vivian — The Legacy, Mentorship & Future of Rod Building
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Impressions That Last - Turning The Catch Into Art
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The AFTCO Legacy: From Building Gear to Protecting the Future of Fishing
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Fishing With Purpose: Ike Jime and the Ethics of the Catch
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Lathe and Legacy: The Art of Rod Building with Mark Blabaum
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Meet HFF’s Next-Gen Wrapping Systems (Plus a Live Workshop)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Flex Coat Legacy and Its Next Chapter with Foundation Outdoor Group
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Engineering Behind Slow Pitch Rods
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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The Art of Building a Travel Fishing Rod with Todd Vivian
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Passing the Torch: The Future of ICRBE with Tom Kirkman and David Boyle
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Beginning a Career in the Outdoors - Exploring the University of Montevallo’s Outdoor Scholars Program
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Batson Enterprises 2025 Product Innovations
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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True Natural Frequency: An Additional Tool for Better Defining Rod Performance
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Building Magic: The Story Behind VooDoo Rods with Casey Portier
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May 30, 2025 |
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Honoring Curt Baker with Educational Staff at Foundation Outdoor Group
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May 06, 2025 |
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Long-Range Fishing Adventures with Capt. Carl Schmidt
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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How Rodbuilders Can Support Youth Fishing with Captain Rollo’s Kids at Sea
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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The Complete Guide to Building Land Based Shark Rods
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Kids Can Fish: Inspiring the Next Generation of Anglers
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show is here!
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Ultimate FFS Rods with Easton Fothergill
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Precision Trolling With Tom Kirkman
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Rod Recipe: Crafting the Perfect Ice Fishing Rod: Tips and Techniques for Builders
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Mastering Line And Knot Performance: Insights From The Line Laboratory
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Rod Recipes - Building the Best Youth Fishing Rods: Expert Insights
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Angler Assessment Part 2: A Dialogue on Designing The Ultimate BFS Rod with Amir Azzabi
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Angler Assessment: A Dialogue on Designing The Ultimate BFS Rod with Amir Azzabi - Part 1
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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ICRBE 2025 with Tom Kirkman
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Getting To Know Pietro Moro: Brazil's Fuji Connection
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Inshore Rods with Capt. Bobby Abruscato
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Defining Action and Power - A History
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Proper Rod Maintenance and its Impact on Line Performance and Longevity
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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How Rodbuilding Can Help PTSD With James Tannahill
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Custom Decals For Your Custom Rod Builds
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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RodFather Episode with Jim "The Dragon Master" Upton
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Swordfishing Rods
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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FUJI's Impact On The Rodbuilding Industry With Vic Cutter
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Surf Rod Guide Train Set Up with NE Surf Legend Mike Hickey
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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How to Customize Cork fishing Rod Handles with Tim Johnson
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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New Product Release: The Sliding Plate for the Renzetti Rod Lathe
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Inside the Mastering Rod Building Podcast with Bill Falconer
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May 07, 2024 |
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The Rodfathers with Roger Seiders
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Rodfathers Episode With Bill Batson
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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RodFather Episode: Creative Rod Building with Jim Trelikes
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Building The Ultimate Flounder Rod With Dr. Doormat
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Deciphering Decorative Wraps with Mary Christy of The Decorative Studio and Thread Central
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Visual Wrap Software And How to Use It
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Custom Rod Building Better Than Factory on Your First Attempt with Tom Kirkman
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Powder Coating Rod Guides with Mike Ward of Back Creek Custom Rods
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Starting Kids In Rodbuilding with Justina 'The Juice' Edward
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Custom Painting Rod Blanks with Don Shafar of Backbone Custom Rods
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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International Custom Rod Building Exposition 2024 with Tom Kirkman
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Mastering Rod Building With Flex Coat
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Tips From “Mullet Man”: Using Social Media to Learn Rod Building and Boost Your Business
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Striped Bass Fly Rods With Herb Ladenheim
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Musky Rods
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Everything You Need To Know About Fishing Rod Epoxy
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Anglers Resource Expands Portfolio with Elite AB1 Fishing Gear
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Ultimate Guide To High Performance Bass Rods A.K.A. ‘Magic Wands’
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Rodfathers: Vic Cutter
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Rod Building at its Finest with Gary Loomis of Northfork Composites and Edge Rods
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Rod Building At Its Finest: St Croix
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Aaron Lowe: TCH Reel Seats
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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How to Select Guides and Set Up Guide Trains
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Slow Pitch Jigging Rods with Rob Jenkins, The Secret Squirrel
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Rod Building At Its Best: G. Loomis Fishing Rod
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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FUJI Product Spotlight with Aaron Lowe
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Fishing Rod Grips, Handles and Their Ergonomics with Tom Kirkman
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Guide To Power Fishing and Frogging Rods
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Crafting The Ultimate Jerkbait Rod With Elite Series Pro Bernie Schultz
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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New Guide Concept Evolves with Lower Priced Options
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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How to Make a Fishing Rod Step 1: Determining the Type Of Rod You Want to Build
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Jun 15, 2023 |