Building your own fishing rods can be a great wintertime hobby for anglers who like to work with their hands. I started building rods in the early 1970s. Back then, rods were made from fiberglass.

LANESBORO, Minn. — Steve Sobieniak knew what a good fly fishing rod felt like. He developed a feel for the graceful casting tool, particularly ones made of bamboo. He could pick one up, hold it, test ...

FORT TOTTEN — Fort Totten State Historic Site will host “Make Your Own Ice Fishing Rod” on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 1-3 p.m. The hands-on experience offers a fun and creative way to introduce children ...