"Hand a person a custom made rod," says expert rod maker Dale P. Clemens, "and in almost every instance one of the first things he looks at is the decorative th

Ideal as a book for beginner rod building, especially for fly fishing beginners Guides the reader through making rod wraps with fishing rod blanks and fishing r

The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the fly-fishing art; its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the

Contains instructions for building a rod that is tailored to suit a specific style of fishing and demonstrates a number of sophisticated wraps and finishing tec

In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alik