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What is Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods about?
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.
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- Author
- Wayne Cattanach
- Publisher
- The Lyons Press
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781558217690
- Category
- hobbies
- Subjects
- Crafts & Hobbies, Sports, Technology
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (69 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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