Split-cane Rods, Bamboo Treasures

Rolf Baginski, Split-cane rods, Bamboo Treasures Englische Ausgabe von "Gespliesste - Edle Ruten aus Bambus A very detailed account of all aspects of split-cane rod-building with many excellent pictures of the materials, tools and the process itself. Lists of tapers of many of the best rods ever built. Includes a detailed account of the history of the bamboo rod and its makers. The author is a well-travelled enthusiast who has picked the brains of many eminent rod-builders and anglers, as well as having built up an excellent record of his own as a split-cane rod builder. Even though the author is German, he works in feet and inches and all dimensions are so given in this book. In the course of his researches, the author interviewed any and every rod-builder he could find. A CD is included at the back of the book, containing interviews with Leen Huisman, Udo Hildebrand, Guenter Henseler, Heinz Weiland, Roman Moser, Christoph Teichman, Paul Schmookler, Nelson Ishiyama, Thomas Dorsey, Ed Engle and A.K. Best. 301 Pages, fully coloured, Hardcover, Quarto, Hi-Quality paper. A little bit used, but still in very good condition EUR 39.- Shipping to Germany 6 Euros, Shipping USA,Canada,UK 35 Euros each, by DHL Please allow least 8 days shipping time.