Editor's Note: Until the advent of the aftermarket, hot rodders did it all themselves. Now, many rodders have come to rely upon store-bought parts and assemblies rather than take the time to hone ...

Neil Faulkner used to watch his father assemble fishing rods using baby food jars and a dictionary. The old man would put thread in the jars and feed it through the big book of words toward the rod, ...

In a world of 3D-printed parts, CNC machines, blister-packed billet, and instant gratification, an old-school fabricator leans into the winds of change. The craft of hot rod building has gone through ...

What makes a kayak rod? Kevin Nakada covers the basics. Hints: a short butt for fishing while sitting down is a good place to start. Kayak fishing differs from powerboat angling in many ways.

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