The New Advanced Custom Rod Building (Hardcover)

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"Informative, well-written. It covers the subject of rod building in a concise manner. It should be in every rod builder's library."
—Fly Fisherman

(Fly Fisherman ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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"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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Winchester Press; Rev Exp edition (February 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0832904368
• ISBN-13: 978-0832904363
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #797,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The preeminent work in the field of custom rod building, August 23, 1998

By	[e-mail] or Kevin Earley (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This is by far the finest and most comprehensive work regarding custom rod building. The information is well organized and clearly presented. This text rivals many college textbooks as far as the amount and value of information to the rod builder. If you could only have 1 book on this subject, this would be it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the rod builder, and serious anglers., January 8, 1998

By A Customer

I just started rod building a year ago. I went on the internet and solicited some advise to get started. A gentlman recommended Dale Clemens book as the only book reference I would need. He spoke from 35 years of experience. I got the book and taught myself from the context.It is an outstanding reference, and I have gotten great compliments on my work so far.I consider him my mentor, though I have never met the man.I have yet to find another book which offers so much text and detail on the subject. There is nobody in my area that offers rod building instructions, making this book a real plus for me.I don't want to pour it on to thick,but this book is a great addition to your library whether you build one rod or a thousand. My compliments to Mr Clemens and my thanks for getting my dream started.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive Book, December 29, 2001

By	Unknown, Captain (All Over) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book, my only complaint being that it was not basic enough for my use. I have purchased Dale P. Clemens prior book (FiberGlass Rod Building) to catch up on the basics of rod building. Even so this is a wonderful book and it has me drooling to build a rod. If you have a rod or two under your belt this is the book for you.