Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod [VHS] [VHS Tape]

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• VHS Tape
• ISBN-10: 1571880453
• ISBN-13: 978-1571880451
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,713,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject ever written!!!!, January 21, 1999

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Denny ([e-mail]) (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod (Paperback)

I have made several graphite fly rods for myself and my children and every one has turned out beautifully. The simple, easy to follow instructions and clear photos make this book a "must have" reference. My Loomis blanks turned out easily as good as the factory rods in finish and I have the satisfaction of knowing I did the work myself. Plus, I saved about 50% on the cost. I customized the rods for each of my kids so they each have a unique, hand crafted rod with Dad's signature on it. Great book, no question about it. Buy it!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful rods & photographs..., June 13, 2002

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Mr. Zoo "zooeytug" (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod (Paperback)

LA Garcia looks to be one of the premier rod builders out there. The photographs are spectacular and are not lacking. The only area lacking in my opinion is in instruction. I still had many questions after reading this book. It is helpful in the craft, but other books and instruction (preferably from an experienced rod builder) will be required for building rods. Tom Kirkman's book is much more thorough.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Step by Step Color Photos, August 6, 2001

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D. McGraw II "amergin" (San Diego, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod (Paperback)

LA Garcia does a great job of taking you through the way he builds rods. Close up photographs are great, and the chapters are in sequence of building the rods. He has a great section on all the materials needed too. Garcia includes equipment made of materials at home along with more expensive store bought rigs. He does fail to go into detail the differences between guides (single foot, hialoy,silicon carbide guides) and why NCP thread doesn't meet his standards. I actually found consulting the internet on assembling alternatives easier (material written by a gentleman named Al Campbell).