Fiberglass Fly Rods

About this Item: EP Press. vi + 105 p., Vallejo:, 2016. Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Johnson, Jr., Victor R. FIBERGLASS FLY RODS The Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite. 20TH Anniversary Edition. 4to illus. Vallejo: EP Press. vi + 105 p. 2016 1st Ed. ISBN 0-9740531-2-0. Paperback No DJ. [Cat. 72] 16-0135 su. ¿The original FIBERGLASS FLY RODS was released in 1996 and concentrated on the fifty year history of fiberglass fly rods after WWII. It quickly sold out. The new 20th Anniversary Edition contains all new material and explores current fiberglass fly rods and their future. Highlights include: Foreword by Cameron Mortenson of the FIBERGLASS MANIFESTO; Chapter on current technology used in modern fiberglass fly rods; Profiles of 23 custom builders both in U.S. and internationally; Current fiberglass fly rods offered by major rod manufacturers; Chapters on the lives of Dr. Glenn Havens and Dr. Arthur Howland ¿ the inventors of the modern fiberglass fly rod; Price Guide on vintage fiberglass fly rods. The book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history and current state of fiberglass fly rods. NEW Paperback. Seller Inventory # 6761381

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International Edition

About this Item: EP Press. 113 p. + vi., 2018. Hardcover. Condition: New. P 180044. Johnson Jr. Victor R FIBERGLASS FLY RODS: International Edition. Foreword by Tomonori Bill Higashi. ISBN No. 09740531-3-9. 4to Illustrated. Vallejo CA: EP Press. 113 p. + vi. 2018 1st Edition. Paper Wraps. NEW. [Cat. 2018] P-180044 su. This is the third book in the FIBERGLASS FLY ROD Series, and has all new material [as did each of the earlier two volumes.] Profiles on 19 international custom fiberglass fly rod builders and 3 U.S. custom builders, plus information on 4 more international rod manufactures not featured in prior books. This edition also includes: Tenkara, Spey and Switch Rods [past and present]; Catch and Release [past and present]; Best Fly Fishing Books, and Worldwide Fly Fishing Locations [short duration & car accessible.] Bill Higashi of Japan was instrumental in obtaining material on many new Japanese and other international builders. Paper Wraps. NEW. $30. Seller Inventory # P 180044.

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About this Item: 2016. Soft Cover. Condition: New. Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. This in-depth book, by a father and son writing team, has been well researched and documented, and presents the first historical perspective of the people and companies involved in the dynamic Post-war transition of the American fishing rod from the days of bamboo rods into the modern era of synthetics: fiberglass and graphite. A valuable resource for classic tackle collectors and interesting reading for all fishermen. Illustrated with old b+w photos, reproductions of old magazine ads and catalog pages. Seller Inventory # EPP-2016-fiberglass16-WH3

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