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A bare graphite blank tip bending under a small bag of pennies over a wooden rod-building bench.
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Rod Power Ratings Aren't Standardized: Medium Heavy by Maker

intermediatereview12 min

Medium heavy has no industry standard. Line and lure ratings, butt diameters and weights for 7-foot MH blanks from four makers, side by side.

RodSmith TeamOct 8, 2026
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Saltwater

San Francisco Salmon 2026: Short Windows, Quota Clocks, and How to Build for This Fishery

news5 min

SF salmon is back in 2026 as a quota-driven fishery: a closed zone through May 15 and windows that can shut in weeks. What that means for how you build.

WallyApr 10, 2026
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A bare graphite rod blank on padded rod supports beside a cork grip, a reel seat, graduated guides and a spool of thread.
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Rod Building Fundamentals: What Every Builder Should Know

beginnertutorial30 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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