HANDCRAFTING A GRAPHITE FLY ROD. By L.A. Garcia.
(1978, 1994) later reprint. 4to paperback (215 x 280mm). Pp47,ads. Colour photographs throughout.
A useful guide to building graphite fly rods. Chapters include: Selection of a blank; Snake guides, stripping guide(s), hook keeper; Location of spline or spine; Mounting the tip top; Mounting the reel seat; Using the Thompson rod wrapping tool; Wrapping without a tool; Wrapping the tip section; The handle; Fitting the winding check; Wrapping the butt section; Fighting the fuzzies; Protecting the wraps; Finishing the wraps; Fly rod construction; Rod materials list; Complete materials list; Guide spacings.
A useful guide to building graphite fly rods. Chapters include: Selection of a blank; Snake guides, stripping guide(s), hook keeper; Location of spline or spine; Mounting the tip top; Mounting the reel seat; Using the Thompson rod wrapping tool; Wrapping without a tool; Wrapping the tip section; The handle; Fitting the winding check; Wrapping the butt section; Fighting the fuzzies; Protecting the wraps; Finishing the wraps; Fly rod construction; Rod materials list; Complete materials list; Guide spacings.
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59612
| Author | Garcia-Vela (Luis Agustin). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 59612 |
| ISBN | 1878175580 / 1878175580. |
| Book Description | Abrasion to title page, due to having been stuck to inner cover. The rest of the book is in excellent condition. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 1994 |
| Publisher | Frank Amato. |
| Place | Portland, Oregon. |