I got a message about a week and a half ago from Stu, who has the YouTube channels Total Angling Experience and Coon Creek Outdoors. He said, "Not sure what the biggest fish ever caught on one of your rods is, but I just got back from a trip to Missouri this weekend snagging spoonbill. Used your rod exclusively to livescope them and got one 82lbs." Under this message was a Read More
The Birth of a Custom Fly Rod Grip
One of the most visible things you can use to set a custom rod apart from a factory rod is create your own custom grips. There are many, many materials and variations of those materials that, with a creative eye, you can mix, match and shape into something that is truly unique and beautiful. Add in just a pinch of science concerning the properties of your chosen materials, and you end Read More
Stu from Coon Creek Outdoors using a B&B Custom Outdoors catfish rod
I reached out to Stu, who's channel I've been watching for years, earlier in 2020. He agreed to accept one of my rods, and make a video (or 2) using it, if he liked it. I'm very happy to say that I believe he liked it! This video is the first of a couple where he puts my hand-made catfish rod through it's paces. If you are into anything outdoors, but especially fishing, raccoon Read More
It’s not how you start: It’s how you finish. (Originally Posted 2015)
I have had an inexplicable interest in wood finishing for as long as I can remember. I'm not sure exactly where it began, but I do remember a time in my childhood when I was watching Dad finish a piece of wood with polyurethane, and being amazed at all of the character that this ubiquitous product brought out of seemingly plain and unremarkable stock. As a teenager, Dad and I put Read More
In the beginning, there was fishing… (Originally published in 2015)
When your Mom, wife, sister-in-law and others all give you the same advice, it's probably wise to take note. The advice given was that I should begin writing a blog to promote my business and share my love of the outdoors. So, here we are! I hope you enjoy. My business is B&B Custom Outdoors. I build hand-made fishing rods, animal calls, outdoors accessories and other curiosities. Read More