Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #332069 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Synopsis
Once an angler has completely mastered the art of fishing with a graphite rod, their interest often turns to the original material used for fly rods - pliant bamboo. Until the mid-twentieth century, nearly all fly rods were made from bamboo, but by the 1970's fiberglass and graphite had taken over. However, more and more anglers are returning to the pleasures of traditional techniques and materials."Fishing Bamboo" is a philosophical guide for the angler who seeks this new "old" method, often considered the pinnacle of fly casting skill. It discusses how bamboo rods are built, how they differ from graphite rods, and how using one will change a fly fisher's approach to the sport forever.