Mastering Rod Building

Welcome back, avid anglers and rod building enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of Mastering Rod Building! I’m your host, Bill Falconer, and today, we have a true legend in the fishing world joining us. Get ready to be captivated by the wealth of knowledge and experiences shared by the one and only Gary Loomis, the mastermind behind G Loomis and a true pioneer in the industry. In today’s epis...

In this episode, host Bill Falconer welcomes Jason Brunner, the VP of Research and Development at St. Croix Rods , as a guest. The episode delves into the engineering, composition, and manufacturing of fishing rod blanks. Jason Brunner takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of rod manufacturing as we dive deep into the innovative processes and technologies that make St. Croix rods stand...

On this episode, we talk with Aaron Lowe. Aaron is the North American director of sales for Anglers Resource , the exclusive distributor for Fuji Products in North America and now AB1 products in North America. This is another new product showcase that is a game changer and a significant innovation in reel seat design and technology. Plus, we talk about the new Titanium Carbon Hybrid Series Reel s...

Today we're going to be discussing everything that you need to know about How to Select Guides and Set Up Guide Trains with Mike Garone, of Garone Custom Rods and Tackle.  Mike, before we tackle this topic, tell us a little bit about how you started Garone Custom Rods and tackle and how long you’ve been in the custom rod building game.  Mike, before we can pick guides and guide trains, we need...

Welcome to Mastering Rod Building , the show that delves into the world of fishing gear and techniques. Today, we're diving deep into the realm of slow pitch jigging rods with the expert rod builder, Rob Jenkins. Exploring the significance of having a dedicated rod for slow pitch jigging. Rob Jenkins sheds light on the nuances and benefits of using a specialized rod for this technique. Segment...

On this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer is interviewing Landon Myers representing G Loomis today. Landon joined G Loomis from the Space Dynamics Lab in March of 2020. As a design engineer, he has since been promoted to a design engineer specialist. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Utah State. And he also has a an Outdoor Ind...

In this episode, Bill Falconer welcomes Aaron Lowe , Director of Sales at Angler's Resource , to discuss the new UltraPoly Thread from Fuji. Aaron highlights the lack of a high-quality thread option since Gudebrod Thread Company went out of business and the benefits of Fuji UltraPoly, such as its consistent diameter, excellent lay, and wide range of colors. Fuji has almost doubled its color co...

On the Mastering Rod Building podcast, host Bill Falconer welcomes Tom Kirkman, Editor of RodMaker Magazine , to discuss custom fishing rod handles and grips. Tom shares his story of getting into the rod-building world and the magazine he founded. He explains the difference between grips and handles and the various types available, including full grips, split grips, pistol grips, and more. Tom and...

Welcome to Mastering Rod Building, the ultimate podcast for crafting your dream fishing rod. Today's episode host Bill Falconer talks with Elite Series Pro Angler Kyle Welcher about power fishing and using and building frogging rods. They'll discuss why having a dedicated rod for power fishing and frogging is essential, the elements of a good frog rod blank, handle and grip options, reel s...

In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, we discussed building the best jerkbait fishing rods with someone who knows jerkbait rods, Elite Series Pro Bernie Schultz. Mastering Rod Building is brought to you by  Anglers Resource  — your source for genuine  Fuji Tackle  components.

In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, we discussed the KR Concept Fishing Guides, the evolution of modern guides, and what sets them apart from the competition. We discussed the groundbreaking New Guide Concept (NGC), which proved that guide trains could be constructed from smaller, lighter guides that resulted in better rod performance, leading to the KR Concept. We discussed the importance...

Welcome to Mastering Rod Building with Bill Falconer. This the show for learning how to build the perfect custom fishing rod. Our guest today is Bob McKamey, a seasoned pro for building fishing rods with almost 50 years of experience. Today’s discussion will cover the fundamentals of how to build a fishing rod. First, we will explore why someone should take the initiative and build their own fishi...