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This review is from: Rod Building Guide: Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling (Paperback)
I have been building rods for 25 years and sold them professionally for 15. So I know a few things about rod building. I bought the Rod Building Guide originally just to have it for my library - I didn't think there would be anything in it that I didn't know. I was wrong.Although the book is aimed at the beginner, it is full of information for the advanced rod builder as well. So much of what we rod builders do is based on information that is outdated or not entirely accurate. What Mr. Kirkman has done, is explain the intricacies of things like spine, adhesives, modulus, action, power, mechanics, etc., etc., into plain everyday language that anyone can understand and learn from. He also dispels many of the common rod building myths that have come down the pike over the years. The 100 full color photos are clear and the text is concise. .... This one is the cream of the crop. You cannot do better if you want the best instruction possible on building your own fishing rod.
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By Mick Taylor (IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rod Building Guide: Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling (Paperback)
Although I had already built a few rods, when this book came out I jumped on it. I picked up a ton of info that made building futures rods much easier and much better. I rate this book very highly. The photos are full color and numerous and make understanding the 'how-to' very easy.
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By Chris Lanier (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rod Building Guide: Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling (Paperback)
I had been wanting to build my own fishing rods for a few years. Tried once but didn't like the results. My wife bought me this book from Amazon.com and I got right in and used it to build another rod. This time everything came out just right. I credit the Rod Building Guide with guiding me over the rought spots and making sure I did things right. I found it very helpful and would say any new rod builder should not be without it.
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I have purposely left out any in-depth discussion of how blanks are made, as this is an area which few rod-builders will ever become directly involved in. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
many rod builders, most rod builders, choke guide, butt guide, color preserver, cutting grit, diamond wrap, effective spine, rod blank, relaxed curve, cork tape, foam grips, rod performance, stripping guide, guide wrap, saltwater rods, test casting, trolling rods, cork rings, rod building, guide foot, cork grips, custom rod, reel seat, casting distance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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I have purposely left out any in-depth discussion of how blanks are made, as this is an area which few rod-builders will ever become directly involved in. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
many rod builders, most rod builders, choke guide, butt guide, color preserver, cutting grit, diamond wrap, effective spine, rod blank, relaxed curve, cork tape, foam grips, rod performance, stripping guide, guide wrap, saltwater rods, test casting, trolling rods, cork rings, rod building, guide foot, cork grips, custom rod, reel seat, casting distance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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