17
product-template-default,single,single-product,postid-50663,theme-borderland,eltd-core-1.1.3,woocommerce,woocommerce-page,woocommerce-no-js,borderland-child-child-theme-ver-1.0.0,borderland-theme-ver-2.3,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,smooth_scroll,paspartu_enabled, vertical_menu_with_scroll,columns-3,type2,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-7.5,vc_responsive

Fly Rods Galore

$49.95

In this special series, George Barnes writes about early construction theories of bamboo fly rods and how the process has evolved. In book one, How To Make Bamboo Fly Rods, George explains his procedures and early construction theories. Book two, entitled Fly Rods Galore presents 25 years of changes in the rodmakers’ art.

Out of stock

Categories: ,

In this special two-books-in-one series, George Barnes writes about early construction theories of bamboo fly rods and how the process has evolved over time.

 

In book one, How To Make Bamboo Fly Rods, George explains, in simple, concise terms, his procedures and early construction theories.  Many current rodmakers credit Barnes with contributing to a rebirth of bamboo fly rods.

 

Book two, entitled Fly Rods Galore, is the sequel, and presents 25 years of changes in the rodmakers’ art.  Book two is filled with innovative theories, helpful tips and interesting sidelights and ideas not found elsewhere.

 

Certainly George Barnes’ thoughts and theories will generate opposing viewpoints, both from novice as well as contemporary master craftsmen.

 

Table of Contents

Book One

  1. Introduction
  2. The Planing Block – Key to Rod Building
  3. Hand Tools and Equipment
  4. Making, Sharpening and Tuning a Scraper
  5. Making Special Tools and Aids
  6. Obtaining Materials
  7. Selecting a Rod
  8. Splitting, Rough Shaping and Straightening
  9. Planing, Scraping and Sanding Strips
  10. Heat Treating
  11. Assembling and Gluing Strips
  12. Final Shaping, Scraping, Sanding and Turning Ferrule Seats
  13. Assembling Reel Seat, Ferrules, Tiptop, Grip and Winding Check
  14. Varnishing
  15. Winding Snake Guides, Keeper and Ferrules
  16. Color Preservative and Final Varnish
  17. Frequently Asked Questions
  18. The Ultimate Test

 

Book Two

  1. Preface
  2. Making Planing Forms
  3. Roughing Forms
  4. Preparing a Nodeless Strip
  5. Rough Planing the Strips
  6. Setting the Planing Form
  7. Final Planing of Strips
  8. Binders
  9. Adhesives
  10. Gluing Up the Blanks
  11. Getting Ready to Varnish the Blanks
  12. Varnishing the Blanks
  13. Final Steps
  14. Making Cork Grips
  15. Making Reel Seats and Ferrules
  16. Plane Irons and Sharpening
  17. Heat Treating Ovens
  18. Rod Cases
  19. Miscellaneous Tools and Jigs
  20. Designing Your Own Tapers
  21. Power Fiber Mythology

 

Critic Reviews

“Fly Rods Galore, a first of its kind, combines the classic approach of George’s original work with what’s new, fresh and unique in the contemporary world of split bamboo rodmaking. Two books in one, a then and now journey into the challenging world of rodmaking.”

Ron Barch / editor, The Planing Form

 

Details

195 Pages
By George W. Barnes
ISBN # 0-9657663-7-3

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Fly Rods Galore”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *