{"product_id":"the-lovely-reed-an-enthusiasts-guide-to-building-bamboo-fly-rods","title":"The Lovely Reed: An Enthusiast's Guide to Building Bamboo Fly Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce considered relics doomed by modern materials  bamboo fly rods are enjoying a renaissance. Culled from conversations with respected rod builders and his own considerable experience building bamboo rods  Jack Howell provides a lively  step-by-step book on how to build ones own bamboo fly rod. Through humor and reflection  he encourages an attitude of devotion to an angling tradition. Bamboo rods feel great; in addition to carrying all the aesthetic advantages of an object lovingly handcrafted from natural materials  they more vividly transfer every physical sensation of fly-fishing: the cast  the strike  the fight. Indeed  bamboo rod making reaffirms fly fishings genteel underpinnings as it recalls the romance  folklore  and literature of the sport. Experienced rod builders will find new insights into time-honored techniques. For the beginner  this book demystifies the complexities of the craft  making bamboo rod building accessible and enjoyable. Comprehensive chapters instruct on the best bamboo for fly rods  treating and caring for bamboo cane prior to construction  essential tools and materials  bamboo preparation  rod design  care for the rod  and selecting a reel seat. Over 150 photos illustrate each step and complement the books accessible approach to a complex craft. A book by an enthusiast for enthusiasts  readers will find bamboo rod building an engrossing occupation for the hands and an escape for the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964730110005,"sku":"ByrdShop_0871088681","price":174.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780871088680.jpg?v=1770477196","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-lovely-reed-an-enthusiasts-guide-to-building-bamboo-fly-rods","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}