A Legacy of Rod Building with Al Cappy, Jr. | OTW Podcast #96

Al Cappy, Jr. joins the OTW Podcast to share stories of growing up fishing with his father, legendary rod builder Al Cappy, learning the art of custom rod building, and finding a way to carry on his father's legacy after his passing.

By OTW StaffOctober 22, 2026

Al shares stories of growing up fishing with his father, legendary rod builder Al Cappy, learning the craft of building custom rods, and figuring out how to carry that knowledge forward after his father passed away.

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The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.