A Master's Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod

A Master's Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod

Author: Everett E. Garrison

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 795

ISBN-13: 1634508173

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Learn the science and art of creating a one-of-a-kind bamboo fly rod. Fly fishing has a long and storied history. While many flyfishermen will find and purchase their favorite fly rod, there are those who desire to go a step further. For those discerning flyfishermen and women, simply buying a rod is not enough—they must build one. And just as fly fishing is an art, so is the creation of the bamboo fly rod. Many people believe that the best-feeling rods, particularly for trout fishing, are made from bamboo, and today’s bamboo rod-making tradition is particularly indebted to one man: Everett E. Garrison. 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. 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. Carmichael to honor and maintain Garrison’s legacy. Completely illustrated with black-and-white drawings and over three hundred and sixty black-and-white photographs, along with copious notes on the mathematical and engineering principles that underlie Garrison’s unique rod-making technique, this book will guide you through each step of creating a classic bamboo fly rod. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


Cane Rods

Cane Rods

Author: Ray Gould

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2016-09-09

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781626545519

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This book is intended as an aid for those who wish to pursue the art of cane-rod making or repairing, containing a wealth of information regarding the methods, devices, and techniques. Many tips are given to guide the rod-maker in how to accomplish a particular and/or unusually difficult task, focusing on specific information and problem solving.


Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods

Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods

Author: Wayne Cattanach

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 146174895X

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The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the fly-fishing art; its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. A growing number of people have tried to learn the art of making bamboo rods from a shrinking number of secretive craftsmen. The revised and expanded Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods is the definitive reference for beginners and experts alike. Wayne Cattanach begins by explaining the qualities that distinguish bamboo from all other materials: It has a tensile strength akin to steel, yet it is very light. He describes the process that will take anyone from lengths of hard, raw bamboo to a beautiful finished rod with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, including how to find the best supplies; select tools and materials; make heat treaters and binders; cut culms; straighten bamboo strips; plane and stagger strips; bind strips; apply finishes; mount the reel seat, ferrules, and tip-top; and much more. This is surely the most thorough book available for those who wish to make and fish their own bamboo fly rods.


Splitting Cane

Splitting Cane

Author: Ed Engle

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0811700089

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Making Strip-Built Fly Rods from Various Woods on a Lathe

Making Strip-Built Fly Rods from Various Woods on a Lathe

Author: John Betts

Publisher: Frank Amato Publications

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781571884114

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Originally self-published as an elegant hand-drawn and hand-written journal, we are re-releasing this book in full color, while still retaining its unique style. With ordinary skills and standard woodworking tools, Betts shows how you too can build durable strip-built fly rods from native and exotic hard and soft woods on a lathe.


Constructing Cane Rods

Constructing Cane Rods

Author: Ray Gould

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2016-08-26

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9781626544895

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Ray Gould has produced a comprehensive book encompassing all aspects of building and maintaining bamboo fly rods. Additionally, repairs to that old rod in the basement are dicussed. Diagrams and information to produce your own special rod making tools are here, as well as making your own rods from scratch


The Lovely Reed

The Lovely Reed

Author: Jack Howell

Publisher: Westwinds Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780871088680

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Once considered relics doomed by modern materials, bamboo fly rods are enjoying a renaissance. Culled from conversations with respected rod builders and his own considerable experience building bamboo rods, Jack Howell provides a lively, step-by-step book on how to build one's own bamboo fly rod. Through humor and reflection, he encourages an attitude of devotion to an angling tradition. Bamboo rods feel great; in addition to carrying all the aesthetic advantages of an object lovingly handcrafted from natural materials, they more vividly transfer every physical sensation of fly-fishing: the cast, the strike, the fight. Indeed, bamboo rod making reaffirms fly fishing's genteel underpinnings as it recalls the romance, folklore, and literature of the sport. Experienced rod builders will find new insights into time-honored techniques. For the beginner, this book demystifies the complexities of the craft, making bamboo rod building accessible and enjoyable. Comprehensive chapters instruct on the best bamboo for fly rods, treating and caring for bamboo cane prior to construction, essential tools and materials, bamboo preparation, rod design, care for the rod, and selecting a reel seat. Over 150 photos illustrate each step and complement the book's accessible approach to a complex craft. A book by an enthusiast for enthusiasts, readers will find bamboo rod building an engrossing occupation for the hands and an escape for the mind.


The Art of Restoring Split Cane Fly Rods

The Art of Restoring Split Cane Fly Rods

Author: J.C. Dougherty

Publisher:

Published: 2012-05-13

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780615642499

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Not everyone should own or fish a split cane bamboo fly rod. Some folks are just too addicted to high tech. After all bamboo only offers a fly rod that warms the heart, bounces the summer sun in a thousand different directions and is uniquely in tune with the rhythms of the rivers, streams and lakes it touches. Bamboo's unique characteristics made it one of the finest choices for the construction of fly rods. Its' flexibility, recoil and recovery and overall toughness were just the qualities that have traditionally been most appreciated in working fishing gear. There's just nothing quite like a well-made split cane rod for performance and "feel." And there's nothing like the satisfaction of bringing one of these classic rods back to life. Hands on advice, tips and instructions for bringing that classic bamboo fly rod back to life. From how bamboo rods are put together to repairing cracks, splits, broken ferrules, cork grip repair and replacement to the do's and don'ts of windings.