The bamboo fly-fishing rod is discussed in detail through conversations with 16 bamboo rodmakers. Profiled in the book are Mike Clark of South Creek Ltd; Walt Carpenter; John Bradford; Jim Hidy; Homer Jennings; Joe Arguello; Jeff Wagner; Charlie and Steve Jenkins; Glenn Brackett and the R L Winston Rod Company; Ted Knott; George Maurer; Robert Gorman; Bernard Ramanauskas; Dwight Lyons; Don Schroeder and Carl Johan Anderberg. The author tested the rods and interviewed the rodmakers to get the story behind each rod's making. The in-depth stories, along with clear and detailed descriptions of the bamboo rods, and a chapter on rodmaking makes this a fascinating read for all those who appreciate a fine bamboo rod.
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Ed Engle lives in Colorado, where he guides and instructs fly fishers on the South Platte River. His website is www.edengleflyfishing.com.
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Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Splitting Cane: Conversations with Bamboo Rodmakers. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780811700085
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780811700085
Seller: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. The old-school bamboo fly-fishing rod, with its irresistibly warm, natural, and romantic tradition, is explored through conversations with 16 bamboo rodmakers. Profiled in the book are Mike Clark of South Creek, Ltd.; Walt Carpenter; John Bradford; Jim Hidy; Homer Jennings; Joe Arguello; Jeff Wagner; Charlie and Steven Jenkins; Glenn Brackett and the R L Winston Rod Company; Ted Knott; George Maurer; Robert Gorman; Bernard Ramanauskas; Dwight Lyons; Don Schroeder; and Carl-Johan Anderberg. The author test-casted the rods and then interviewed the makers to get the story behind each rod's making. The in-depth stories, along with clear, detailed descriptions of bamboo rods, and a chapter on rod-making basics make this an excellent read for all who appreciate a fine bamboo rod. Seller Inventory # LU-9780811700085
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The old-school bamboo fly-fishing rod, with its irresistibly warm, natural, and romantic tradition, is explored through conversations with 16 bamboo rodmakers. Profiled in the book are Mike Clark of South Creek, Ltd.; Walt Carpenter; John Bradford; Jim Hidy; Homer Jennings; Joe Arguello; Jeff Wagner; Charlie and Steven Jenkins; Glenn Brackett and the R L Winston Rod Company; Ted Knott; George Maurer; Robert Gorman; Bernard Ramanauskas; Dwight Lyons; Don Schroeder; and Carl-Johan Anderberg. The author test-casted the rods and then interviewed the makers to get the story behind each rod's making. The in-depth stories, along with clear, detailed descriptions of bamboo rods, and a chapter on rod-making basics make this an excellent read for all who appreciate a fine bamboo rod. Interviews with 16 contemporary rodmakers. Tips on caring for a bamboo rod. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780811700085
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 313204-n
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. The old-school bamboo fly-fishing rod, with its irresistibly warm, natural, and romantic tradition, is explored through conversations with 16 bamboo rodmakers. Profiled in the book are Mike Clark of South Creek, Ltd.; Walt Carpenter; John Bradford; Jim Hidy; Homer Jennings; Joe Arguello; Jeff Wagner; Charlie and Steven Jenkins; Glenn Brackett and the R L Winston Rod Company; Ted Knott; George Maurer; Robert Gorman; Bernard Ramanauskas; Dwight Lyons; Don Schroeder; and Carl-Johan Anderberg. The author test-casted the rods and then interviewed the makers to get the story behind each rod's making. The in-depth stories, along with clear, detailed descriptions of bamboo rods, and a chapter on rod-making basics make this an excellent read for all who appreciate a fine bamboo rod. Seller Inventory # LU-9780811700085
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Seller: H.S. Bailey, Fort Myers, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd printing, light dusting/soiling to top/bottom edges of text block, dj now enclosed in mylar wrap shows light edge wear with very light scattered soiling - no tears, chips, creases and original price intact on the rear panel next to the bar-code, illustrated with black & white photographs of the rod makers. Seller Inventory # FTR-5334
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 313204
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2002). (2002) recent reprint. 8vo (156 x 235mm). Ppxii,212. B/w photographs, illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Issued without a dust-wrapper. Fine new hardback copy. From the Foreword by John Gierach - "It's about time someone wrote a book about bamboo fly rods, not as works of art or as elements of an ongoing tradition (although they certainly can be that) but as the fishing tools they were always meant to be." The author investigates every aspect of rod making from buying the cane in China to the makers' workshops. Interviews with Carl-Johan Anderberg, Joe Arguello, Glenn Brackett, John Bradford, Walt Carpenter, Mike Clark, Robert Gorman, Jim Hidy, Charlie and Steven Jenkins, Homer Jennings, Ted Knott, Dwight Lyons, George Maurer, Bernard Ramanauskas, Don Schroeder and Jeff Wagner. . Seller Inventory # 28722