Advanced Custom Rod Building

"THE NEW ADVANCED CUSTOM ROD BUILDING" is informative, well-written, and covers the subject of rod building in a concise manner. It should be in every rod builder s library to be used as a reference. It is not one to read through just once and forget. Dale Clemens has done himself proud." --Ed Shenk, Fly Fisherman

Dale Clemens has completely rewritten this new book. He continues to display his expertise in his discussion of methods for building every hind of rod- from ultralight-fly to surf and offshore trolling. Following detailed explanations and illustrations, rod builders can design, build, and embellish rods to suit their particular desires and needs. Dale Clemens is the Editor and Publisher of RodCrafters Journal. He holds frequent seminars and also lectures nationwide on custom rod building. His previous books are FIBERGLASS ROD MAKING and CUSTOM ROD THREAD ART.

Dale P. Clemens is the founder of RodCrafters Journal and was the proprietor of the legendary Dale Clemens Custom Tackle. His work on custom rod making has made it one of the most important sectors of the entire fishing tackle industry. Now retired, he lives in West End, North Carolina.