Mid-September is always a great time to be on the water and this week did not disappoint.

Blackfish are still hitting well in most waters and although not many big fish seem to be around, it only takes one to make a day.

A few years ago I met Mike Taylor at the Springfield Sportsman’s Show.

Saturday morning, I walked in with zero rod-building experience, and on Sunday afternoon, I was on my way home with a custom spinning rod built with my own two hands.