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San Francisco Salmon 2026: Short Windows, Quota Clocks, and How to Build for This Fishery
intermediatenews5 min
San Francisco is fishing salmon again in 2026 — but it's a controlled, quota-driven fishery with a closed zone through May 15 and windows that can shut in weeks. Here's the full season structure and what it actually means for how you build.
WallyApr 10, 2026
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Blanks
Rod Building Fundamentals: What Every Custom Builder Should Know
intermediatetutorial30 min
The core principles behind blank selection, materials, spine alignment, components, and assembly — before you build your first rod.
RodSmith TeamMar 22, 2026
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