The Custom Graphite Fly Rod: Design and Construction

Morris, Skip

ISBN 10: 1558210113 / ISBN 13: 9781558210110

Published by Lyons Press, 1989

About this Item

7th printing; 105 pp.; bw ill. & plates; 4to. : Bright, sharp, copy that appears to have never been read in a likewise (not clipped) DJ, one light yellow remainder mark to bottom edge.

Seller Inventory # 231107007

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Custom Graphite Fly Rod: Design and Construction
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558210113
• ISBN 13: 9781558210110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Erickson, Victor L.
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 16 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Angling & Sporting

About this title

Synopsis

A crisp, practical guide to designing and building a customized fly rod with graphite blanks.

From the Back Cover

This compact, practical guide is for everyone who would like to design and build a custom fly rod with graphite blanks to his own specifications.Morris describes the complete rod-building process - from selecting components wisely for specific fishing needs to handsome finishing. There are invaluable chapters on reel seats, cork grips, thread wraps, and adding a signature to your work; and Morris has included an important chapter on how to make all of the repairs that, sooner or later, a well-used fly rod requires.There are also chapters on design and advanced building techniques for the sophisticated rod builder - and an essential section on safety for everyone with a home workshop.The helpful diagrammatic drawings and dozens of carefully framed photographs make Skip Morris's description particularly clear. (7 1/4 X 10 1/4, 132 pages, b&w photos, diagrams, charts)