Bamboo Fly Rod Building Books

1 58 pounds paperback.

Bamboo fly rod building books.

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. Art scheck s book is the best on the subject. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

The bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art. Fundamentals of building a bamboo fly rod. I highly recommend this title for anyone considering building their own rod. 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.

The essential and classic principles and methods new by everett e. 256 pages isbn 10. This is probably consider the bible for bamboo fly rod building. 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.

I ve even taken a course on rod building. Second edition march 7 2017 language. 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.

Synopsis a lively conversational step by step book on how to build one s own bamboo fly rod. 13 used new from 35 24. He s way is noth much another than garrison describe but howells way is a synthese of old and new formulas. Maurer george e elser bernard p.

8 6 x 0 7 x 11 inches publisher. Carmichael to honor and maintain garrison s legacy. I have several other books on rod building. It is an excellent reference source and well worth having.

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. 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. Garrison and hoagy b. I ve built 2 graphite fly rods.

Buy masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod. Its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. Well howelss book is a must for todays rodmakers and all lovers of the split cane rods. 978 1682680308 product dimensions.

I picked up more than a few new tips for my next rod building project.