''RodMaker Magazine'' was founded in 1997 by Tom Kirkman.
It was a continuation of his involvement in the custom
rod
Rod, Ror, Ród, Rőd, Rød, Röd, ROD, or R.O.D. may refer to:
Devices
* Birch rod, made out of twigs from birch or other trees for corporal punishment
* Ceremonial rod, used to indicate a position of authority
* Connecting rod, main, coupling, ...
building industry. The magazine's mandate is to further the craft of custom
fishing rod
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building by continually introducing new ideas, techniques and methods.
Since its inception, ''RodMaker Magazine'' has been published 6 times per year. Although the magazine initially was available on some
news stands
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, today it is only delivered by mail to America, Australia, Canada and Europe. The magazine is based in
High Point, North Carolina
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.
Exposition
In 2002, ''RodMaker Magazine'' began subsidizing and hosting the International Custom Rod Building Exposition
[ which features most of the major rod blank and component supply manufacturers and dealers. The event now serves as the world's largest event for custom rod building and is the custom rod building industry's primary ]trade show
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event. It is held annually in Winston-Salem NC in late February. It is open to the public.
References
External links
RodMaker Magazine (official website)
* ttp://www.rodexpo.com Rod Exposition (official website)
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Bimonthly magazines published in the United States
Hunting and fishing magazines
Magazines established in 1997
Magazines published in North Carolina