Batson is proud to be the industry’s leading wholesale supplier of fishing rod blanks and components, and we’re proud to call the world’s top professional rod builders our customers. We also understand the new rod builders are the future, and everyone must start their rod building journey somewhere. Below are some educational resources for those aspiring to learn the craft. This list includes online video tutorials free of charge as well as virtual and in-person classes that offer more personalized instruction. In addition, we have created a Pro Tips Playlist on the Batson Enterprises YouTube Channel which spotlights some intermediate to advanced tips and tricks related to unique and technical rod building topics.

Vague Rods - Rod Building 101 Class

This is a six week online course. Classes are held once a week for two hours. Step by step instruction for beginning rod builders. 

SEE DETAILS AND SIGN UP AT VAGUERODS.NET

Get Bit Outdoors - Rod Building Made Easy Videos

This is a series of YouTube videos created by Kevin Brotz at GetBitOutdoors.com. These videos include step by step instructions for new rod builders.  

SEE COMPLETE VIDEO SERIES AT GETBITOUTDOORS.COM

HFF Custom Rods - In-Person Rod Building Classes

HFF Custom Rods offers in-depth 2 day rod building seminar at there location in Taylor, MI. 

SEE UPCOMING DATES AND GET SIGNED UP AT HFFCUSTOMRODS.COM

HFF also stocks a variety of rod building instructional materials for those who want to learn at their own pace.

SHOP DIY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AT HFFCUSTOMRODS.COM

Lake Lady Rod Building Classes

Learn to build rods from master rod builder Kris Kristufek from Lake Lady Custom Rods. Kris has been building for many years and has taught over 500 successful students how to build like the pros. 

SEE FULL INFORMATION AND REGISTER FOR UPCOMING CLASSES AT LAKELADYRODS.COM

Project Healing Waters - Fly Rod Building Classes for Military Service Members

Are you, or do you know a disabled active duty member or veteran of our armed forces that may be interested in fly fishing, or building fly rods? Project Healing Waters does some amazing things for our service members. Click below to see their full lineup of programs as well as eligibility info.

VISIT PROJECTHEALINGWATERS.ORG FOR PROGRAMS, AND CONTACT INFO