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by C. Boyd Pfeiffer (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Complete Book of Tackle Making is the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. Twenty-seven chapters and helpful appendixes include everything readers need to know about tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders, painting and finishing methods, basic and advanced rod building, basic and decorative wraps, necessary knots and splices, tackle care and repair, suppliers and manufacturers, and much more. With over seven hundred photographs and clear, step-by-step instruction throughout, this is a book that can save fishermen thousands of dollars - an invaluable resource for any tackle tinkerer. (81/2 X 11, 560 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, charts)

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The most thorough work ever published on making and caring for fishing tackle--with over eight hundred illustrations.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (March 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558217215
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558217218
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is One Good Book!, June 10, 1999
By dlab@uswest.net (Ogden, Utah) - See all my reviews
I have read AD Livingston's book and, although he is a good author, longed for something else. I ordered this one before it was released (on blind faith), and when I got it, I could not believe all the information covered! It is excellent!

This book not only covers the making of lures and artificial baits, which is what I was looking for, but it also goes into rod building and net building, mold making and all terminal tackle I can think of.

I highly recommend this book!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, December 16, 1999
By Blackmax (Battlefield, MO) - See all my reviews
Complete and concise. Thoroughly researched. Full list of suppliers and an excellent resource for anyone to have, be they beginner or seasoned veteran.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The INCOMPLETE Book of Tackle Making, September 28, 2005
I ran a tackle making facility for three years, so I have a lot of insight into tackle production. I also have taught tackle making to kids at summer camp through the Fish Tech program.

The book is "complete" in the sense that it touches on nearly every area of tackle production,, however it tends to take an over view approach to each area. There are a few well-thought-out suggestions and creative solutions to problems in this book. It's failings are the lack of specifics.

One of the many areas I was disappointed with was the crankbait section. Here it encourages you to COPY an existing design, and doesn't give you the knowledge or tools to develop and create your own. There is no information about the hydrodynamics of lips and thier design or placement. Lure ballance isn't even talked about.

I would recomend you add it to your library for reference, but only to get added suggestions after using another guide.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tackle making, complete book
Love to fish, was interested in building some of my own tackle, this is the bible on "how to do". Outstanding instructions from start to finish, a must have if you have ever had... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Charles Crabtree

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Book!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
This book is a great addition to any fishermens collection. It shows you how to make all kinds for lures for everthing from bucktails to balsa plugs. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really great book
This is an excellent book. It covers a lot of ground for Do-It-Yourselfers but it has a lot of good information for any angler out there. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
Much improved and expanded over 60% from his first edition (Tackle Craft-1974), which was the original "Bible" for do-it-yourself anglers. Read more
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Published on February 11, 2002 by wtmayo

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by TackleMaking.com!
On behalf of the editorial staff at TackleMaking.com, I would like to give C. Boyd Preiffer a big thumbs up on this book! Read more
Published on December 30, 2001 by Erik H Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Tackle Making With C. Boyd Pfeiffer
I had no idea how much useful fishing equipment could be constructed until I read this book. If I taught a class on tackle making, this would be the course text. Read more
Published on December 25, 2000 by cbgreen@students.uiuc.edu

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent How To Do It Yourself Guide
I have used the techniques in this book for years for building and repairing all types of fishing equipment. Read more
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