In a world of 3D-printed parts, CNC machines, blister-packed billet, and instant gratification, an old-school fabricator leans into the winds of change. The craft of hot rod building has gone through ...

Chet Kiekhafer’s business requires the accuracy of an engineer, the steady hands of a surgeon, the creativity of an artist, and the mastery of an avid angler. Kiekhafer of Hutchinson incorporates each ...

Fiberglass resins and epoxies have been around since the 1930s, but the material did not make its way into the fishing industry until after World War II. In the 1950s, glass-impregnated bamboo rods ...

When designing or choosing suspension concepts to use in your hot rod, selections are usually determined by the style of car being built. For a truly contemporary car, there's nothing like a polished ...

TOGUS — Linwood Brayall and his grandson, Jordan Meunier, have spent a lot time casting for fish in the lakes and streams around Kennebec County, but it could be that some of their best times will ...

Kyle Watson of Smyrna and KDUB Rod Co was selected as a Top 10 finalist during a custom fishing rod building competition, the 2023 International Rod Building Challenge by American Tackle.