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Splitting Cane: Conversations with Bamboo Rodmakers - Hardcover

Ed Engle

 
9780811700085: Splitting Cane: Conversations with Bamboo Rodmakers

Synopsis

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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About the Author

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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