Constructing Cane Rods: Secrets of the Bamboo Fly Rod - Softcover

Gould, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1571881379 ISBN 13: 9781571881373

Publisher: Frank Amato Pubns, 1998

Synopsis

The mysteries of handmade bamboo fly rods revealed. 

In Constructing Cane Rods, world-renowned rodbuilder Ray Gould shares a lifetime’s worth of wisdom about bamboo fly rods. Clear, concise, and to-the-point, Gould’s writing is packed with detailed, instructive information on every facet of rod building, repair, and appraisal. 
    Beginning with an overview of commercial rod production and antique rod appraisal, Gould moves on to describe how to properly repair any old rods that might be collecting dust in your basement. He walks you through every component of bamboo fly rods, with photos, diagrams, and charts to clear up any confusion. You’ll even learn to make your very own cane rod from scratch, with ample time dedicated to sourcing and utilizing the tools and materials required by this precise and rewarding craft. This is a wonderful book for committed rod builders, collectors, restorers, or anyone who appreciates the humble beauty of a hand-crafted bamboo fly rod.

About this title

From the Publisher

Learn the mystery of cane rod building.
An all-color book by master rod builder, Ray Gould. Included is the history of cane, the creation of the machines and tools necessary to create your own rods, precise taper formulas, detailed schematic drawings with precise angles, step-by-step construction, finishing steps, formulas, repairs, historic cane manufacturers and model names, and address and phone sources for all materials. This is a masterful book filled with detailed information that will open up a new world for you. 88 pages, all color.

From the Author

A beautiful yet functional handbook for flyfishers
Here's an easy to read reference aimed at helping anyone understand more about that old cane rod in the basement and its value. It is also designed to be of help to help those who are interested in fixing up a bamboo rod . If you are a rod builder or want to be, all the information you need is shown. Key secrets to building cane rods are included along with more than 100 photos, drawings, charts, graphs and illustrations. There's also information about tapers and how to use a computer in rod design. You'll find something for everyone here.

Edition details

• Publisher: Frank Amato Pubns
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571881379
• ISBN 13: 9781571881373
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 84