Mastering Rod Building

Jim Crowley Outdoors: Why More Serious Anglers Are Building Their Own Fishing Rods

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime angler, outdoor media personality, and rod builder Jim Crowley about how decades

The Business of Rodbuilding - How To Price Custom Rods

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime rod builder and RodMaker Magazine publisher Tom Kirkman about one of the most com

What 40 Years of Building Rail Rods Teaches You About Fishing with Bill Havens AKA Salty Dawg

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime West Coast rod builder Bill “Salty Dawg” Havens about his decades in the craft, t

Build It Your Way: Andy Dear on Rod Building, Ego, and Experience

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime rod builder and product developer Andy Dear about craftsmanship, creativity, and

Tiger Wrap Tips And Tricks With Doc Ski

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with legendary custom rod builder James "Doc Ski" Labanowski about his lifetime in rod building

Rod Recipes – Salmon/Steelhead Rods with Lamiglas

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Roger Hinchcliff of Lamiglas and the Steelhead Manifesto about steelhead fishing, Lamiglas

Rodfathers: Mark Crouse and the Rise of 3D Printing in Rodbuilding

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with longtime custom rod builder Mark Crouse, also known as the Munich Rod Man, about 52 years

Rodfathers: Inside the Brain of Steve Rajeff - Rod Design at the Highest Level

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with legendary caster and rod designer Steve Rajeff about world-class casting, rod design, and

A Consultation on Trout Rods with Carlitos 395 Custom Rods

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Carlos “Carlitos” Sanchez of Carlitos 395 Custom Rods about California’s ultralight trout

Why Antique Fishing Rods (and Lures) Are Trending — and What They Teach Modern Builders

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Jim Schottenham of the American Museum of Fly Fishing, along with returning guest Bernie S

Is Air Carbon Mesh Changing Rod Building Forever? Feat. Aleks Maslov

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Aleks Maslov of Composite Ventures, North Fork Composites, Edge Rods, and Striker Rods abo

Rod Recipes - Fiberglass Fishing Rods with Mike McFarland

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Mike McFarland of McFarland Rod Company about how he got started in fly fishing and rod bu

What We Learned at The Oyster Bamboo Rodbuilding Class

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Bill Oyster of Oyster Bamboo about his experience taking the Oyster Bamboo Rodbuilding Cla

Matching A Reel To A Rod | Shimano's Advice For Rodbuilders

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Captain John Irwin of Fly Right Charters about matching rods, reels, line, and technique i

Rod Recipes – Surf Casting Rods with Tommy Farmer

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Tommy Farmer of Carolina Cast Pro about building true long-distance surf casting setups fo

Building Tradition: The Art Of Bamboo Rods With Bill Oyster

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with master bamboo rod builder and engraver Bill Oyster of Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods about bamboo

New Era, Same Passion: Meet David Boyle, the New Owner of ICRBE

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with David Boyle of ThreadCentral about what’s new at ICRBE 2026 under new ownership and why th

Level Up Your Builds - Get Bit Outdoors Shares What's New

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, Bill Falconer talks with Kevin Brotz of Get Bit Outdoors about new rod-building innovations—especially the Next Lev

Rod Recipes with Beau Browning – Crankbait Rods

In this episode, Bassmaster Elite Series angler Beau Browning joins us to break down everything anglers need to know about crankbait rods, from choosing the right rod bla

Rod Recipes – Drop Shot Rods with Easton Fothergill

In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, host Bill Falconer sits down with Bassmaster Classic champion Easton Fothergill to dive deep into advanced bass fis