Bamboo Fly Rod Building Books

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Bamboo fly rod building books.

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. This is probably consider the bible for bamboo fly rod building. Well howelss book is a must for todays rodmakers and all lovers of the split cane rods. 13 used new from 35 24.

Ron barch has designed and crafted split bamboo fly rods for americans canadians europeans as well as groups such as trout unlimited. Product details item weight. 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. 0884343377773 from amazon s book store.

The bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art. I ve built 2 graphite fly rods. Maurer george e elser bernard p. The essential and classic principles and methods new by everett e.

Carmichael to honor and maintain garrison s legacy. 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. I highly recommend this title for anyone considering building their own rod. He understands what a fly rod should accomplish and how to make one that meets the angler s expectations.

Buy masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod. 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. Its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods.

I have several other books on rod building. 1 58 pounds paperback. 8 6 x 0 7 x 11 inches publisher. He s way is noth much another than garrison describe but howells way is a synthese of old and new formulas.

Synopsis a lively conversational step by step book on how to build one s own bamboo fly rod. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 256 pages isbn 10.

Fundamentals of building a bamboo fly rod. Art scheck s book is the best on the subject. It is an excellent reference source and well worth having. 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.

Completely illustrated with black and white drawings and over three hundred and sixty black and white photographs along with copious notes on the.