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 seat types, guide choices, and what Kyle considers top picks when purchasing a frogging rod. They will also cover which types of other lures can be used with a frog rod, what line he uses, and all other gear Kyle uses to dominate the Elite Series.

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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.

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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 of guide height, the need for guide redesign to maximize performance, and the differences between the Fuel KR Series of guides and the rest of the competition. We discussed the importance of using Fuji guides to get the optimal performance advantages of the KR Concept and the new availability of KR Guides in the Concept O Rings, which offers an attractive price point while still delivering all the advanced technology of the KR Concept. Finally, we provided a link to our website, which contains more information about the KR Concept for anyone interested in learning more.

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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 fishing rod. Then, we will cover the equipment and materials needed to get started and how to pick between purpose-built rods and multiple-purpose rods. Lastly, we will examine the pros and cons of purchasing a kit versus buying each piece individually and answer which option would be better for beginners. Whether you are an experienced rod builder or brand new to the hobby, tune into this show to learn how to build your dream custom fishing rod.

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