Bamboo Fly Rod Building Books

The bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art.

Bamboo fly rod building books. 8 6 x 0 7 x 11 inches publisher. However there are other less expensive reference books that will get you to the same end result such as those by cattanach and maurer elser. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Completely illustrated with black and white drawings and over three hundred and sixty black and white photographs along with copious notes on the.

I ve even taken a course on rod building. Ron barch has designed and crafted split bamboo fly rods for americans canadians europeans as well as groups such as trout unlimited. I highly recommend this title for anyone considering building their own rod. Maurer george e elser bernard p.

These techniques are presented to the reader in a master s guide to building a bamboo fly rod a classic volume written by hoagy b. Art scheck s book is the best on the subject. Carmichael to honor and maintain garrison s legacy. 13 used new from 35 24.

Product details item weight. He s way is noth much another than garrison describe but howells way is a synthese of old and new formulas. Buy masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod. The essential and classic principles and methods new by everett e.

I have several other books on rod building. This is probably consider the bible for bamboo fly rod building. He understands what a fly rod should accomplish and how to make one that meets the angler s expectations. Synopsis a lively conversational step by step book on how to build one s own bamboo fly rod.

978 1682680308 product dimensions. It is an excellent reference source and well worth having. Its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. I picked up more than a few new tips for my next rod building project.

Using principles he learned as an engineering student garrison created an exacting method of building rod a method that for decades was a well kept secret. Among these pages you will get insight into a craft turned art so come and take an over the shoulder look at the world of split bamboo rods and rodmaking. Fundamentals of building a bamboo fly rod. Comprehensive chapters cover the best bamboo for fly rods treating and caring for bamboo cane prior to construction essential tools and materials preparation rod design care for the rod and selecting a reel seat.

0884343377773 from amazon s book store. Shue he tells not much new in the craftmanship of bamboo rodbuilding but he shows a lot of photos a simple way to build your own rod. Garrison and hoagy b. Well howelss book is a must for todays rodmakers and all lovers of the split cane rods.

1 58 pounds paperback.