PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods invites you to dive into the timeless art of bamboo rod building with our six-day immersive class in ...

It was familiar fishing advice in an unusual setting. Because I wasn’t standing on a boat, but in the shop of Snake River Custom Rods owners Ricky and Goldie Prieto. And the line I was keeping tight ...

SCHLESWIG, Iowa - When Jack Johnson builds a fishing rod, he can make it uniquely your own. Want your name of the rod? No problem. Want to show support of your favorite sports team? Piece of cake.

The sixth annual North Central Regional Chapter of the Custom Rod Builders Guild will meet Aug. 17-19 in Park Falls, Wis. Co-hosted by St. Croix Rods, the get-together features an exchange and sharing ...

When it comes to making custom fishing rods, Barry Weaver employs many skills. Weaver alternates among being a woodworker, an engineer, a lathe operator, a technician and an assembler. And when it ...

The man on the other end of the phone was noticeably hesitant, perhaps even a little embarrassed. He had spent 34 years in the quiet, comfortable background of the sport-fishing industry, most ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A local veteran we've featured before on News 3 Now is giving back to other veterans in the area. Daniel (Dan-O) O'Kane, of Josie's Gift, is teaming up with two others, including Jeff ...

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.