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ROD BUILDING • BOOKS
DECORATIVE ROD WRAPPING
GUIDE I & II
A must for all rod builders whether beginning or
advanced. This is an easy to follow step by step instruc-
tion guide with complete diagrams showing how to wrap a
variety of designs.
No. D1 & D2 each
THE TECHNOLOGY OF FLY RODS
By Don Philips/Foreward
by Ernest Schwiebert
At times we take it for granted,
it's just an extension of our
arm, but how much do you
know about the development
of your fly rod?
Don Philips gives the reader a
perspective of how fly rod
technology has evolved since
the earliest Chinese and
Egyptian fisherman fed their
families more than 2000 years
before the birth of Christ. In
this book, Don shares: the history, including the very first
rods; fly-rod design over the years; the use of cane,
metal, fiberglass, boron and graphite; the properties of
these materials; component design; patent activities over
the years; casting; tapering and cross-sectional geome-
try; and much, much more. You'll find this very detailed
book hard to put down. 81/2 x 11 inches.
No. AMA571885
START TO FINISH FLY ROD BUILDING
Guides both beginning and
advanced rod builders through every
stage of fly rod design and
construction in a logical, easy to
follow sequence. It covers a variety
of components and techniques at
every stage during the construction
of both freshwater and saltwater fly
rods. Over 100 detailed illustrations,
52 pages.
No. D20
CONSTRUCTING CANE RODS:
SECRETS OF THE BAMBOO FLY ROD
By Ray Gould
An all-color book by master rod
builder, Ray Gould. Included is
the history of cane, the creation
of the machines and tools nec-
essary to create your own rods,
precise taper formulas, detailed
schematic drawings with precise
angles, step-by-step construc-
tion, finishing steps, formulas,
repairs, historic cane manufac-
turers and model names, and
addresses for all materials. This
is a masterful book filled with detailed information that will
open up a new world for you. Full color, 81/ 2x11 inches, 88
pages.
No. AMA881379
Rod Building Books
DECORATIVE WRAPS
by Billy Vivona
The newest rod
building book to hit
the market. Over 100
patterns from basic to
intricate. All levels of
experience. Step by
step format.
No. VIVDWB
MAKING STRIP-BUILT FLY RODS
FROM VARIOUS WOODS ON A LATHE
by John Betts
Originally self-pub-
lished as an ele-
gant hand-drawn
and hand-written
journal, we are
re-releasing this
book in full color,
while still retaining
its unique style.
With ordinary
skills and wood-
working tools,
Betts shows how to build durable strip-built fly rods an
a lathe. Two black ribbon book markers help readers go
easily from directions to finished rods. 12x9 inches.
178 pages.
No. AMA571884
HANDCRAFTING A GRAPHITE FLY ROD
By L.A. Garcia
This book features 80 full-color
step-by-step photographs and
accompanying text for handcrafting
your own quality fly rod.
Professional rod builder Garcia
meticulously shows you exactly how
to do it from selecting the blank to
completing the wraps
for a truly professional-looking rod.
Large format for easy use.
81/2 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
No. AMA87817
ROD CRAFTING By Jeffrey L. Hatton
This unique, one-of-a-kind book is a
must for anyone interested in the histo-
ry of our great sport and collectors of
antique fishing tackle. It takes a look at
the history of fishing rods from the
early 1800s to the 1970s, through text
and hundreds of color photographs.
With access to five private and exten-
sive collections, Hatton covers the first
three ages of rod-making: The smith age, up to 1870; the
expansion era, 1870-1900; and the classic era, 1900-
1970s. Forty-nine beautiful rods are featured, each with a
description, history, notable features, and much more. Be
warned: once you get into this book you may look up to
discover that several hours have gone by.
No. AMA3568
FLEX COAT STEP BY STEP ROD BUILDING
This is a 50 page booklet
containing over 100 clear
illustrations, charts and size
guides plus step-by-step
instructions on all phases of
rod constructions. Some top-
ics included are: designing
your rod, determining the
spine of the rod blank, con-
structing cork handles, foam
handle construction, installing the tiptop, wrapping the
guides, finishing the wraps and helpful tips for a profes-
sional finish. Great for both beginners and experienced
rod builders.
No. D10
Book I (D1)
Fish
Boxes
American Flag
Diamonds
Book II (D2)
Tuna
Cross
Maze
Thunderbird
CANE RODS: TIPS & TAPERS
This book is intended as an aid
for those who wish to pursue the
art of cane-rod making or
repairing. The reader will find a
wealth of information regarding
the methods, devices, and
techniques that can only be
learned by testing, trial and error.
Many tips are given to guide the
rod-maker in how to accomplish a
particular and/or unusually
difficult task. While a number of
books and references are
available for the basics of rod building, this book focuses
on specific information and problem solving. The tips
include: heat treating and moisture control; color toning;
how to use and build equipment; ferrules; grips; rod
wrapping; finishing and gluing; tapers; and more. Of
special interest is an often sought after collection of
nearly 300 rod tapers by many famous rod builders.
81/2x11 ", 96 pages.
No. AMA3088
D1
ROD-BUILDING GUIDE
Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling
by Tom Kirkman
Building your own rod is
challenging, rewarding, and fun!
this book will show you how. Tom
covers: blanks and components;
rod-building tools; adhesive and
bonding techniques; understanding
rod spine; grip, handle, and seat
assembly; guide placement, guide
prep and wrapping; finishing; and
more. This is a book a beginner
can understand and from which an old pro can learn
some new techniques. Full color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches. 51
pages.
No. AMA2165