Advanced Custom Rod Building

Clemens, Dale P.

ISBN 10: 0876912587 / ISBN 13: 9780876912584

Published by Winchester Press, New York, NY, 1978

About this Item

Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, inscribed and signed by the author: "To John - With my deepest appreciation for your friendship and help, not only with regards to this book, but in all the many things we've done together involving custom rod building. You are the best. Dale." The book is in excellent condition with no remarkable flaws, the jacket has a crease along the top of the front panel and moderate rubbing to the glossy surface, it is clean and attractive, the original price (14.95) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Illustrated with diagrams and with photographs in black and white and full color" ; 354 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 053521

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Advanced Custom Rod Building
• Publisher: Winchester Press, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876912587
• ISBN 13: 9780876912584
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition; 1st Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports

About this title

Synopsis

"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.

About the Author

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.