2021 Ice Fishing

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Temperatures are dropping, it won’t be long before first ice. Those of us who live for hard water fishing are beginning to grin as we prepare all of our gear for another great season. We spend so many late nights tinkering with tackle in anticipation of the next frozen bite, why not take a closer look at our rods too? Whether you’re tired of missing fish, or you really want to take the whole ice fishing experience to the next level, rod building is the key, and we’re happy to help. Get everything from rod blanks, reel seats, and grips, to guides, tip tops, and spring bobbers at everyone’s favorite one-stop-shop for custom rod building — Mud Hole Custom Tackle. Mud Hole knows what you want. We work diligently to keep all the popular options in stock, but we also work hard to keep up with the latest innovative products for leading-edge anglers. Choose rod components based on your needs in performance, style of fishing, and personal preferences. That’s right, this year it’s time to assemble the ice rods you really want and reap the rewards of custom rods built to pile up fish! WANT TO CATCH A PILE OF PANFISH? THAT’S WHERE WE COME IN! 4 • MUDHOLE.COM

ITPceAORoNTd RAFecIRipSeGHET Welcome to the world of ice rod building, where your top priorities in performance are Mud Hole’s top priorities in service. Anglers walk on the ice each morning with high hopes and the rod recipes featured throughout this flyer are designed to deliver and exceed those expectations. aTrnydtFhliysRCeoerlkCGormibpo CHECK OUT THIS ROD RECIPE ON OUR The beauty of rod building goes beyond just the visual appeal. This build was designed to use some familiar components from a fly rod to build a custom ice rod instead. Inline reels are great for ice fishing and your smaller fly reels aren’t all that different. Borrowing a cigar cork grip along with the fly reel, this custom panfish rod is light, well-balanced, and super fun to fish, especially when targeting panfish! CRAPPIE, BLUEGILL, PERCH Beware of this build… (866) 790-7637 • 5

ALL-IN-ONE ICE ROD KIT This all-in-one ice fishing rod building kit includes everything you need to build three different custom ice rods. From the fishing rod blanks, to the perfectly matched components and supplies, we have bundled everything you need in one convenient kit. CRB ROD SDYRSYTINEMG Durable, easy to use drying unit. MHX IBCLEARNOKDS (3) Comes with the FIB-26UL, CIB-28UL, and the CIB-32UL. SCAN ME! CPORREKMHIUAMNDLE KITS (3) Super grade cork handles with CRB graphite reel seats. 6 • MUDHOLE.COM

CWOHMAETSIWT ITH: (1) FIB-26UL-MHX (1) CIB-28UL-MHX (1) CIB-32UL-MHX (1) FSB-2-110v (3) HKGO-I-1PCR-C3.0 (3) GSRS-16-S (3) XFTXL-2.5 (3) GKI-P-16-6P &SUTPOPOLLISES PROKOTE & PROPASTE Comes with All the glue and finish everything you you need to finish need to build the three ice rods. perfect ice rod. CHRABNADDWVRAANPCPEEDR Makes wrapping guides a breeze. ICCREBGPUEIRDFEOKRIMTSA(N3C) E PTRHORWEARDAP Comes with guide spacing Add the perfect to make it easy. color accents to your ice rod wraps. (866) 790-7637 • 7

CRB ICE ROD HANDLE KITS A B C D E F G H I J K LMN O P Q ICE ROD HANDLE KITS Silver Gunsmoke Black Gold Key Type SKU # Rear Grip Foregrip Reel Seat Cap/Butt Starting Price 4 in. Cork 2 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $26.19 A Cork Full Grip HKI-CF-2-16(Color) 4 in. Cork 1.5 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $25.89 6 in. Cork 2 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $30.19 B Cork Full Grip HKI-CF-1-16(Color) 6 in. Cork 1.5 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $29.89 4 in. EVA 2 in. EVA Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $19.89 C Cork Full Grip HKI-CF-4-16(Color) 4 in. EVA 1.5 in. EVA Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $19.79 6 in. EVA 2 in. EVA Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $20.49 D Cork Full Grip HKI-CF-3-16(Color) 6 in. EVA 1.5 in. EVA Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) Cap $20.39 1 in. Cork 1 in. Cork $22.99 E EVA Full Grip HKI-EF-2-16(Color) 1 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke) 1.75 in. Cork $15.99 N/A 1 in. EVA Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke) 1 in. Cork $13.39 F EVA Full Grip HKI-EF-1-16(Color) N/A 1 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke) 1 in. EVA $18.39 N/A 1 in. EVA 1 in. Cork $15.69 G EVA Full Grip HKI-EF-4-16(Color) N/A 2 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black) 1 in. EVA $22.79 3 in. Cork 1.5 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black) N/A $22.69 H EVA Full Grip HKI-EF-3-16(Color) 3 in. Cork 2 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) N/A $24.89 5 in. Cork 1.5 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) N/A $24.79 I Cork Split Grip HKI-CS-1-16(Color) 5 in. Cork Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) N/A Size 16 (Frosted, Black, Gunsmoke, Gold) J Cork Minimal HKI-MIN-C1-16(Color) K EVA Minimal HKI-MIN-E1-16(Color) L Cork Ergonomic HKI-ERGO-C1-16(Color) M EVA Ergonomic HKI-ERGO-E1-16(Color) N Cork 1-Piece Rear HKI-1PCR-2-16(Color) O Cork 1-Piece Rear HKI-1PCR-1-16(Color) P Cork 1-Piece Rear HKI-1PCR-4-16(Color) Q Cork 1-Piece Rear HKI-1PCR-3-16(Color) SHOP ALL ICE HANDLE KITS SCAN ME! MUDHOLE.COM/ICE-HANDLE-KITS 8 • MUDHOLE.COM

CRB ICE ROD GUIDE SETS With the largest selection of ice fishing rod guides online, we are confident we have an ice fishing guide that is going to be perfect for your particular application. Whether it is vertical jigging spoons for yellow perch, targeting walleye with multiple bait holes, or dropping large shiners for giant musky, we are your one-stop ice fishing supplier! PERFORMANCE CONCEPT STYLE GUIDE SETS SKU # Guide Sizes MSRP GKI-P-16-6(COLOR) 16 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $6.19 GKI-P-20-6(COLOR) 20 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $6.59 P B Available Colors: Black (B) or Polished (P) LZR CONCEPT STYLE GUIDE SETS SKU # Guide Sizes MSRP GKI-LZR-16-6(COLOR) 16 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $17.69 - $20.79 $18.19 - $21.79 GKI-LZR-20-6(COLOR) 20 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK G P B Available Colors: Black (B), Polished (P), or Gunsmoke (G) SSR CONCEPT STYLE GUIDE SETS SKU # Guide Sizes MSRP GKI-SSR-16-6(COLOR) 16 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $5.39 - $7.09 GKI-SSR-20-6(COLOR) 20 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $5.69 - $7.49 B P BB G Available Colors: Black/Polished (B), Polished (P), Black (BB), or Gunsmoke (G) SSR MATCH STYLE GUIDE SETS SKU # Guide Sizes MSRP GKI-SSRM-16-6(COLOR) 16 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $6.09 - $7.89 GKI-SSRM-20-6(COLOR) 20 - 12 - 8 - 6 (x3) - HK $6.39 - $8.19 B P BB G Available Colors: Black/Polished (B), Polished (P), Black (BB), or Gunsmoke (G) SCAN ME! (866) 790-7637 • 9

SCAN ME! ICE FISHING BLANKS The MHX solid carbon ice blanks and fiberglass ice blanks have been developed to offer the highest quality, highest level of sensitivity, and the greatest power to weight ratio available in the market. These blanks offer intense durability in the most extreme elements, while leaving no ill-effect on performance. Whether you dead stick, vertical jig, or any application in between, MHX has an ice rod blank just right for you! SKU # Description Length Line Power Action Butt Tip Weight Tech Price CIB-24ML-MHX Spoons, Bladebaits 24\" 2-6 Med-Light Fast 0.148 3.00 0.140 $16.25 FIB-26UL-MHX Small Jigs, Grubs 26\" 1-4 X-Fast 0.252 2.50 0.500 $12.00 CIB-26L-MHX Spoons, Jigging Raps 26\" 1-4 UL Fast 0.145 2.50 0.210 $13.25 CIB-28UL-MHX Small Spoons, Small Jigging Raps 28\" 1-4 Light Fast 0.150 2.50 0.170 $12.75 Spoons, Jigging Raps 30\" 2-6 UL Fast 0.145 3.00 0.280 $16.00 CIB-30-MHX Small Spoons, Small Jigging Raps 32\" 1-4 Light Fast 0.155 2.50 0.280 $19.50 CIB-32UL-MHX Small Jigs, Grubs 33\" 1-4 UL X-Fast 0.306 2.50 1.000 $14.25 FIB-33UL-MHX Small Spoons, Small Jigging Raps 36\" 1-4 UL Fast 0.145 2.50 0.240 $18.50 CIB-36UL-MHX Med. Jigs, Spoons, Jigging raps 36\" 2-6 UL 0.156 3.00 0.350 $21.50 CIB-36MLMF-MHX Large Jigs, Large Jigging Raps 36\" 8-15 Med-Light Mod-Fast 0.249 5.50 0.680 $30.75 CIB-36MH-MHX Spoons, Jigging Raps 36\" 2-6 Med-Heavy Mod-Fast 0.150 3.50 0.350 $20.00 CIB-36-MHX Small Jigs, Grubs 39\" 1-4 Light 0.306 2.50 1.430 $17.75 FIB-39UL-MHX Spoons, Jigging Raps 42\" 2-6 UL Fast 0.150 2.50 0.380 $23.00 CIB-42L-MHX Spoons, Jigging Raps 42\" 4-8 Light X-Fast 0.150 3.00 0.400 $23.00 CIB-42-MHX Large Jigs, Large Jigging Raps 50\" 8-15 Light Fast 0.255 6.00 1.470 $44.00 CIB-50MH-MHX Med-Heavy Fast Mod-Fast 10 • MUDHOLE.COM

ICE FISHING BLANKS SCAN ME! SOLID FIBERGLASS ICE The durability of glass with incredible sensitivity… panfish beware. This series of short blanks are made to batter the harsh elements. The shorter length options allow you to sit closer to the hole for bite detection in windy conditions, while also providing an ideal stick for sight fishing! SKU # Length Tip Price HTB-8 8.5” 5/64” $3.25 HTB-14 14” 5/64” $3.50 HTB-21 21” 5/64” $3.95 DELUXE TUBULAR GRAPHITE ICE The deluxe tubular graphite design has brought serious sensitivity and feel to the ice market at a price everyone loves. These graphite blanks are ideal when actively ripping baits and feeling bites is your highest priority. Each blank features a moderate action with a medium-light power to feel incredibly light in hand, keep fish pinned, and allow you to spend long days on the ice catching fish. SKU # Length Tip Butt Price DGB-24 24” DGB-31 31” 5.5 0.176 $10.40 DGB-39 39” 6.5 0.220 $14.00 6.5 0.235 $17.90 SOLID GLASS ICE ROD The solid glass lineup is ready to put in work on the ice. From panfish to predators, these blanks bring durability, a smooth moderate action, a forgiving medium power, and the incredible bite detection to handle whatever hits. In a range of lengths perfect whether you are fishing inside a hut or outside on a sled, this lineup delivers fish in any frigid scenario. SKU # Length Tip Butt Price HTGB-24 24” HTGB-31 31” 5.5 0.182 $5.45 HTGB-39 39” 6.0 0.182 $6.55 6.0 0.182 $7.35 BRIM ICE ROD This series from CRB features a solid glass construction and a powerful taper providing faster hooksets than traditional soft tip rods. The Brim Series excels in deep water perch fishing or pulling on crappie well below the ice. Additionally, this line includes the popular PPN (Power Noodle) that combines an extra-fast tip for unrivaled negative bite detection with a powerful mid and butt section to put the heat on the fish when the temperature drops. SKU # Length Tip Price HTBRB-17 17” 3.0 $5.95 HTBRB-22 22” 3.5 $6.25 HTBRB-31 31” 2.5 $7.35 HTBRB-36 36” 3.0 $8.80 36\" 2.5 $7.95 PPN-36 (866) 790-7637 • 11

HARD WCooAl cTusEtomRhaRndOleDs foSr SACAPPNHLTOYWOCWUTSAOTTOCMH: The appeal of abalone in custom rod ABALONE building will stand the test of time. Like marbling, each piece of abalone features unique patterns that you will likely never see twice. Throw in all the colors available at Mud Hole and it’s a custom rod builder’s dream material for achieving a sophisticated style without any fuss during application. 4. Cut the abalone with a ruler and a razor blade for a clean, straight edge 1. Arbor up with the ice rod with #GAPA to fit 5. Once sized, you apply the abalone with a #CFTUBE tube (Use IRHT) heat gun on low and a burnishing tool 2. Mount tube and #GH-910 BC Butt Cap and 6. Barrel wrap the abalone with thread from #GH-910 TR Trim Ring on the #IRHT end to end for even, constant pressure 3. Tape and measure abalone to fit the 7. After removing thread, apply multiple thin circumference of the #CFTUBE coats of Epoxy to your liking 12 • MUDHOLE.COM

HOW ICE RODS BENEFIT FROM CARBON FIBER GRIPS Best-selling carbon fiber grips bring a number of benefits to your fishing rod assembly. Known to craft a well-balanced, lightweight build, it’s about time these grips break the ice and meet the hard water scene. CFX Composite Carbon Fiber Grips are super lightweight, yet tough enough to stand up in extreme conditions. Plus, the woven pattern looks and feels great. In frigid temperatures, the carbon fiber material actually absorbs heat from your hands and remains warm to the touch, which is a huge bonus while ice fishing. The texture of carbon fiber is subtle, comfortable, and most importantly, easy to SCAN ME! hold onto for long hours on the ice. Its lightweight composition translates to less CFX CUSTOM fatigue over time and far more feel for the rod. CARGBROIPNKFIITBER Whether working jigs, or sensing the lightest takes, the SKU #: CFX-KIT combination of carbon fiber grips and a performance driven rod blank will provide instant feedback. All you have to do is lift and reel! Don’t miss a bite with carbon fiber grips on your next build. CREATE YOUR OWN GRIPS WITH CFX CARBON FIBER KITS Learn how to make your own DIY Carbon Fiber grips, so that your next handle fits ergonomically in your hand because it’s customized to do it! 1. Mount CFX Vibra Core 2. Shape the core to 3. Apply epoxy layer to on a mandrel your liking the core SCAN TO WATCH: HOW TO BUILD CUSTOM CARBON FIBER GRIPS 4. Position carbon fiber 5. Smooth out carbon fiber 6. Let it cure & then install over the core & lock down clamps your new custom grip (866) 790-7637 • 13

F-1.5-1875-CORK ICE ROD HANDLES R1E”AICREGRROIPDS FOIRCEEGRROIDPS SKU #: IRRG-1 | Retail: $1.59-$2.99 SKU #: F-1.5 (1.5”) • F-2 (2”) Retail: $0.90-$2.25 GSRS-16-B REIACER RGORDIPS Rear grips for building ice rod handles. Available in AA Cork or EVA, with 3.0” or 5.0” length options, 1” OD, 0.1875” inside diameter. SKU #: R-3-1875 (3”) • R-5-1875 (5”) Retail: $1.69-$8.29 R-3-1875-CORK MFIORBUOENDRTGHILANANGSDTSLUIECBEE Build your complete handle on this fiberglass tube and SCAN ME! then just glue the tube over the butt of your ice blank. This 1/4-inch OD graphite tube will not flex during use and will allow your handle components to stay firmly together. SKU #: IRHT-10 | Retail: $3.89 SHOP ALL ICE ROD HANDLES MUDHOLE.COM/ICE-HANDLES 14 • MUDHOLE.COM

GRAPRHINITGESSLIP Perfect for Tennesee handles, allowing builders to eliminate the use of a reel seat. Ridding the rod of unnecessary weight, and simplifying the handle. SKU #: GSR | Retail: $1.30 TIECNENREOSDSHEEANSTDYLLEE This kit includes a 6” woven graphite tube with EVA trim rings. Allowing you to build a rod handle without the need for an integrated reel seat, eliminating unnecessary weight and simplifying your build. SKU #: GIHCK-6 | Retail: $13.29 WATCH NOW! 1/F2O”RIECGERRIOPD WTIuSnCe iOnNnoSwI! N ICE FISHING SKU #: IRFG | Retail: $1.39-$2.79 JOIN THE TEAM AS THEY TEST THEIR CUSTOM ICE RODS ON THE HARD WATER!

SELBLesEt RS SPPRINEMNIINUGMRGEREALPSHEIATTES CRB’s classic barrel reel seats are best-sellers for a reason, especially with the addition of the color series. Whether building with the traditional graphite seat, or choosing one of 12 cool colors, this selection of ice reel seats offers the leading range of options to build handles that look great and perform even better. Check out these popular ice reel seats to find your perfect fit for reel security, comfort, and style! GRAPHITE SEAT COLOR SERIES HOOD OPTIONS OPTIONS SHOP ALL reel seats SCAN ME! MUDHOLE.COM/REEL-SEATS 16 • MUDHOLE.COM

ERGO SEAT Premium quality, without a premium price. The CRB ERGO spinning seat has a slim profile with signature finger grooves and elongated molded rear section that can be mounted either uplocking or downlocking. This seat features an extremely durable stainless steel hood. DNPS SEAT SPINNING REEL SEAT NPS Reel Seats are ergonomically slim with a molded rear receiver for unmatched durability. Profile accepts many different handle styles while maintaining a sleek overall look. SKSS SPLIT SPINNING REEL SEAT Split reel seats are as good looking as they are func- tional with casting and spinning models up to 54% lighter than conventional reel seats. These seats allow full contact with the rod blank and maximum blank exposure for the ultimate sensitivity and control.

SCAN ME! SEBLeLstER LZR GUIDES Featuring a larger and smoother opening, the zirconia insert rings bring increased durability for braid as well as enhanced heat dissipation that reduces wear on fishing line and increases casting distance and accuracy. LZR guides also introduce a reverse pressed stainless steel frame that locks in the backside of the insert ring where fishing line first enters, and works to maximize ring retention and overall durability. GUNSMOKE BLACK POLISHED SCAN ME! CFLLEEAXRIBICLEE UTOP! RECOIL ICE GUIDES Excellent for performance and durability on ice rods, center pin, float rods, and even standard spinning rods in cold climates. According to the manufacturer, traditional Recoil guides can lose its shape memory properties below 10 degrees, but not these RECOIL Ice Guides, which are proven to recoil in temperatures down to 4 degrees below zero! BLACK NICKEL NICKEL TITANIUM TITANIUM

SSR GUIDES Combining value with the utmost strength and durability, CRB SSR Guides are engineered with stainless steel frames and double swaged THE ULTIMATE ICE GUIDES stainless steel insert rings for virtually impact proof performance. The minimal design of the SSR Guides creates a lighter overall guide train with thinner rings that produce a larger opening to easily pass leader knots and swivels without damaging line, braid, or the SSR ring itself. Double-swaged insert is sealed into the frame for durability Minimal design reduces overall rod weight Ring Sizes: 6 through 30 Available in Black, Black and Polished, Gunsmoke or Polished black & polished black gunsmoke SCAN ME! polished YXG RXG MXG VXG SEBLeLstER SHOP ALL ice guides SCAN ME! MUDHOLE.COM/ICE-GUIDES (866) 790-7637 • 19

ICE ROD TIP TOPS SCAN ME! SCAN ME! Ring Sizes: 6 and 8 Ring Sizes: Standard, Large, and X-Large Loop Tube Sizes: 2.5, 3.0 & 3.5 Tube Sizes: 2.5, 3.0 & 3.5 SSR ICE TIP TOPS CRB WIRE FLY TOPS Now available in smaller tube sizes to fit those The PVD coated stainless steel Wire Fly Tops are designed specialty ice fishing projects! The CRB SSR Tip with a welded loop to tube connection for reliable frame Tops include double swaged rings for long- integrity and strength. In addition to black or polished lasting, impact proof performance capable of frames, the Wire Tip Tops come in 3 loop sizes: standard, safely passing leader knots and ice chunks. large, and x-large that can help reduce ice-up. black & polished black gunsmoke BLACK POLISHED polished WSUEPHPLAIVEESTYHOEU NEED BRUODILDING EPAPOSXTYE THREAD It’s not just the components that make a great ice Easy mixing, good rod. We carry industry leading supplies and tools to The largest working time, get the job done and get you on the hard water. selection of smooth application, wrapping thread simple clean up RFIONDISH available. and the strongest bonding possible. Use the best finish for your ice rod wraps. 20 • MUDHOLE.COM

SEBLeLstER SCAN ME! ROD DRYING SYSTEM Popular for its range of integrated options, dependable performance, and friendly price, the RDS Rod Dryers are a staple for applying and curing the perfect finish on custom ice rods. Select your preferred configuration in 9 RPM or 18 RPM, and add chuck upgrades like the wire chuck, dryer clutch, and more to benefit your builds. SKU #: RDS | Retail: $42.95 SKU #: RDS-WC | Retail: $52.95 ROD DRYING TENT No more tacky finishes on your ice rods! Create the perfect rod drying environment with this CRB kit that includes a rod drying tent, an individual heater, and a finish thermometer to let you know when the ideal temperature is reached. SKU #: CRB-TENT-KIT | Retail: $79.95 SKU #: CRB-TENT | Retail: $59.95 SKU #: CRB-HEATER | Retail: $19.95 SCAN ME! SCAN ME! TIP SUPPORT One quick snap onto your support stand and you are on your way to perfect guide wraps every time. This tip support will take the headache out of those final wraps in the hardest to reach areas as well as provide additional support throughout the entire process. SKU #: CRB-TS | Retail: $6.95

TIPOSUR &TOPTICRE RIOCDKS 1. ALWAYS BUILD YOUR HANDLE 2. THE WIDTH OF THE GUIDE FOOT ON THE #IRHT HAS TO BE LESS THAN ROD BLANK The #IRHT is critical to keep your handle components Ice rod blanks are obviously very thin, so it is very from flexing apart when the ice rod is under load. That’s important to make sure the width of the guide why we highly recommend building your handle on the foot never exceeds the width of the rod blank. #IRHT and then mounting the handle to the ice rod blank. When you’re ordering parts from Mud Hole, just Build your handle on the IRHT first and it will easily remember to double check, or ask our dedicated prevent your ice rod from flexing down into the handle. customer service team to check for you! 3. STATIC DEFLECTION IS THE KEY 4. STIFFER RODS = LESS GUIDES, TO GUIDE SPACING FLEXIBLE RODS = MORE GUIDES Static deflection is a pivotal step in ice rod building because it A general rule of thumb in rod building, the flexibility of the determines the best guide train placement for your ice rod. Static rod blank will determine not only guide spacing, but also the deflection means realistically loading up your rod blank and then using the rod’s path under load to strategically place your guides. number of guides. This method shows you how to keep the line following the rod In other words, remember this: the stiffer the rod, the less path without ever touching the rod blank for a stellar build and guides you need, but the more flexible blanks will always require more guides. This is a simple guide to guarantee your even better performance on the ice. new rod build is ready to go. TTIOPSLEAANRDNTMRIOCRKES SCAN ME! watch the recap: ice ice builds! 22 • MUDHOLE.COM

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