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These articles are intended for your reading and informational enjoyment. They are also intended to stimulate your imagination. Some of the greatest rod building innovations have come from builders that were not afraid to push the limits of what was "conventional". I have had the opportunity to build rods for people with physical impairments, but who wouldn't let those impairments interfere with their love of fishing.

In some of Terry's articles, you will find his suggestions for particular rods, for a given technique. Use this information to aid you in your blank selections.

Ralph takes an in-depth look at deep hooked fish and discusses the scientific knowledge available, but not often applied.

I have included some articles on how I make custom rods truly custom. For my rod building friends, I hope that you will find some interesting and useful information. Check back often as new articles are sure to show up!

George's Articles

I Broke My Rod...Now What? by George J. Roth ...NEW (2008)

P.D.C.A - A Technique For Increased Success by George J. Roth ...NEW (2008)

(Published in Bass Anglers Guide - Vol. 17, Issue 2)

Blank Action and Application by George J. Roth ...NEW (2008)

(Published in Bass Anglers Guide - Vol. 17, Issue 1)

Finesse Drop Shot by George J. Roth (2004)

(Published in Bass Anglers Guide - 2006 edition)

The Spinning Fly Rod by George J. Roth (1978)

Annual Rod Maintenance by George J. Roth (2003)

Guide Placement...Spiral vs. Conventional by George J. Roth (2003)

Crankbait Rods...Glass vs. Graphite by George J. Roth (2003)

Daiwa Luvias 2500 / 3000 by George J. Roth (2006)

Split Rear Grip - Extreme...My Favorite Spinning Handle

by George J. Roth (2006)

Destination Brownlee Reservoir by George J. Roth (2006)

(Published in Bass Anglers Guide - 2006 edition)

Rod Length...the Long and Short of It by George J. Roth (2006)

(Published in Bass Anglers Guide - 2007 edition)

How To...Articles

How to...Install the Matagi Weight (Balance) System by George J. Roth

How to...RF Lite Reel Seat Modification by George J. Roth

How to...Split Reel Seat Modification by George J. Roth

How to...Cork Clamp Construction by George J. Roth

How to...Remodel Your Handle / Split Your Grip by George J. Roth

How to...Trim a Rod Blank by George J. Roth

How to...Shape a Split Rear Grip Handle by George J. Roth

How to...Forhan Locking Wrap by Rich Forhan / RodMaker magazine

How to... Fuji New Concept...Guide Spacing System by Fuji

Guest Articles

Ultra-Light Rod Comments copied from Tackle Tour (2008)

Blank Making from RodMaker Magazine

Thoughts On Long Rods for Crankbaits by Thad Rains (2006)

Drop Shotting...From A-Z by Terry Battisti

Drop Shotting Plastics by Terry Battisti

Split Shotting Plastics by Terry Battisti

The Rhythmic Gait of Good Jerkbaits by Terry Battisti

Deep Hooks: In or Out? by Ralph Manns (updated 2003)

Bass Tournament Tips for C-Anglers in Draw Tournaments

by Curado Kev (2006)

Dremel e-Newsletter by Anna Schroder (2007)

Pro-Staff Journal

Jason Hickey - FLW Series / Columbia River / 2007...by George Roth

Everyone has their own preferences and there is one thing I've always believed in...if you enjoy fishing plastic worms more than you enjoy fishing crankbaits, then you're gonna find a lot more bass on a worm than you will on a crankbait.

The number one lure for producing bass in the summertime is the plastic worm. Worms will definitely always be one of your best choices for fishing in the summertime.

Larry Nixon
Video / Summer Tournament Tactics