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 ...

Building your own fishing rods can be a great wintertime hobby for anglers who like to work with their hands. I started building rods in the early 1970s. Back then, rods were made from fiberglass.

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Senior couple fishing on the banks of a pond - Niserin/Getty Images When starting out in the world of fishing, the need for a high-quality, budget-friendly rod applies to both conventional angling and ...

My first fly rod was a fiberglass 8-weight Shakespeare Wonder Rod purchased in 1960 for $18 at the Fed Mart store on Mykawa Road. It was a top-end piece of tackle, a grand birthday gift, a lot of rod ...

Beginner fishing rods should check several boxes in order to find their way into your next outdoor adventure. Built for casting bait or lures to fish, with ruggedness and value in mind, the best ...