Rod Building Guide : Fly, Spinning, Casting, Trolling

by Kirkman, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781571882165
• ISBN10: 1571882162
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Frank Amato Pubns
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Summary

Tom Kirkman is editor of Rod Maker magazine. Think you need an engineering degree to build your own rod? Think again. Building your own rod is challenging, rewarding, and fun! Whether you're trying to while away the winter months, create the best-performing rod possible, or you are just trying to save a few bucks, Rod-Building Guide will show you how. Tom covers: blanks and components; rod-building tools; adhesive and bonding techniques; understanding rod spine; grip, handle, and seat assembly; guide placement, guide prep and wrapping; finishing; and more. This is a book a beginner can understand and from which an old pro can learn some new techniques. Rod-Building Guide will guarantee your rod-building experience is comfortable, successful, and fun.

Author Biography

Tom Kirkman began building his own fishing rods during the mid-1970s. Since that time his TKR custom fishing rods have become highly sought after and prized by avid anglers around the globe. Currently he is the editor of RodMaker Magazine

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(1)
Rod Blanks	5	(7)
Rod-Building Tools	12	(2)
Adhesives and Bonding Techniques	14	(2)
Understanding Rod Spine	16	(3)
Grip, Handle and Seat Assembly	19	(6)
Guide Placement	25	(6)
Guide Prep and Wrapping	31	(8)
Finishing	39	(4)
Further Techniques	43