Casting a Spell: The Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection: Black, George: 9781400063963: Books

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JOE BRADLEY “PERFECTIONIST,” 7’6” BAMBOO FLY ROD, 5wt., Joe Bradley began making bamboo rods in the 1970s in central California, selling through

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A lively, conversational, step-by-step book on how to build one's own bamboo fly rod. 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. Step-by-step photos and illustrations complement the book's accessible approach to a complex craft. 15 B/w illustrations, 154 B/w photos; 8x11 inches, 208 pgs. Hardcover.

The Lovely Reed: An Enthusiastʼs Guide to Building Bamboo Fly Rods [Book]

JOE BRADLEY “PERFECTIONIST,” 7’6” BAMBOO FLY ROD, 5wt., Joe Bradley began making bamboo rods in the 1970s in central California, selling through

sold JOE BRADLEY “PERFECTIONIST,” 7’6” BAMBOO FLY ROD, 5wt.

Rodmaker George Maurer has built some of the finest and most innovative bamboo rods seen in a generation. He has imparted this knowledge to his student, Bernard Elser, who explains this exacting craft in simple, precise steps, from selecting culms of bamboo to varnishing your finished rod. Each chapter begins with a summary of the process, a list of tools, and the time needed to complete the steps described, as well as photographs and illustrations illuminating key points throughout the book.