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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 choos…
9 months, 1 week ago
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 i…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Rodfathers: Todd Vivian — The Legacy, Mentorship & Future of Rod Building
In this episode, we sit down with legendary rod builder and educator Todd Vivian, a driving force in the world of custom fishing rod building, rod-bu…
10 months ago
Impressions That Last - Turning The Catch Into Art
Join host Bill Falconer on the Mastering Rod Building Podcast as he welcomes Nikki Paschen, renowned Gyotaku (Japanese fish printing) artist, ceramic…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The AFTCO Legacy: From Building Gear to Protecting the Future of Fishing
On this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, we sit down with AFTCO's Robby Gant to explore the deep history of one of fishing's most iconi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Fishing With Purpose: Ike Jime and the Ethics of the Catch
Join host Bill Falconer as he welcomes Andrew Tsui, founder of the Ike Jime Federation, for an in-depth discussion on Ike Jime and Shike Jime—revolut…
1 year ago
Lathe and Legacy: The Art of Rod Building with Mark Blabaum
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer sits down with renowned craftsman Mark Blaum for an in-depth exploration of artistry, i…
1 year ago
Meet HFF’s Next-Gen Wrapping Systems (Plus a Live Workshop)
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer welcomes Steve and Joe Haywood—the father-son team behind HFF Custom Rods—for a special…
1 year ago
The Flex Coat Legacy and Its Next Chapter with Foundation Outdoor Group
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer welcomes two pivotal guests: Roger Seiders, the legendary founder of Flex Coat, and Bro…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Engineering Behind Slow Pitch Rods
This week on the show, we go Inside the Blank. We’ve assembled a powerhouse panel with three of the leading minds in rod development—Rob Jenkins, Ben…
1 year, 2 months ago