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The Art of Building a Travel Fishing Rod with Todd Vivian
This week on the show, we’re joined by Todd Vivian, a respected leader in rod design and innovation, to talk all things travel rods. With more angler…
1 year, 2 months ago
Passing the Torch: The Future of ICRBE with Tom Kirkman and David Boyle
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer is joined by Tom Kirkman, founder of the International Custom Rod Building Exposition (…
1 year, 2 months ago
Beginning a Career in the Outdoors - Exploring the University of Montevallo’s Outdoor Scholars Program
In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, host Bill Falconer sits down with Steve Long, Assistant Director of the Outdoor Scholars Progr…
1 year, 3 months ago
Batson Enterprises 2025 Product Innovations
In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, host Bill Falconer sits down with Bill Batson of Batson Enterprises for a wide-ranging discuss…
1 year, 3 months ago
True Natural Frequency: An Additional Tool for Better Defining Rod Performance
In this episode of the Mastering Rod Building Podcast, host Bill Falconer is joined by veteran custom rod builder and retired mechanical engineer Mic…
1 year, 4 months ago
Building Magic: The Story Behind VooDoo Rods with Casey Portier
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer sits down with Casey Portier, owner of Voodoo Custom Rods, to trace his journey from fr…
1 year, 4 months ago
Honoring Curt Baker with Educational Staff at Foundation Outdoor Group
In this heartfelt episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer welcomes longtime rod building veterans Bob McKamy, Buzz Butters, and Todd Vi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Long-Range Fishing Adventures with Capt. Carl Schmidt
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer sits down with Carl Schmidt from Fisherman's Landing in San Diego to explore the rich s…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Rodbuilders Can Support Youth Fishing with Captain Rollo’s Kids at Sea
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer sits down with Mike Lum, the director of fundraising for Friends of Rollo and Captain R…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Complete Guide to Building Land Based Shark Rods
In this episode of Mastering Rod Building, host Bill Falconer previews an exciting upcoming rod-building event in Alabama, highlighting the key prese…
1 year, 6 months ago