Kategoria BISAC: Sports & Recreation >> Outdoor Skills

The mysteries of handmade bamboo fly rods revealed.

In Constructing Cane Rods, world-renowned rodbuilder Ray Gould shares a lifetime's worth of wisdom about bamboo fly rods. Clear, concise, and to-the-point, Gould's writing is packed with detailed, instructive information on every facet of rod building, repair, and appraisal.
Beginning with an overview of commercial rod production and antique rod appraisal, Gould moves on to describe how to properly repair any old rods that might be collecting dust in your basement. He walks you through every...

Master rod-builder Ray Gould returns to the page with this detail-oriented guide to the art of cane rod building and repair. Intended for dedicated students of rod-building, the 22 tips shared in Cane Rods: Tips and Tapers focus on solving specific problems that commonly plague even the most seasoned rod-builders. From ink-work to wrapping to ferrule design, Gould shares expert insights into every aspect of the craft.

Of particular interest is Gould's much sought-after collection of over 300 tapers by a number of renowned rod-builders. Compiled in a series of...

Why do I hunt and fish? Because I derive enjoyment, satisfaction, relaxation, and pleasure from it, that's why. I enjoy the planning, preparation, anticipation, excitement, camaraderie, and if I'm fortunate enough to be successful, the meals of wild fare. I enjoy the sharing, the stories and the memories.

In writing this book, I do not intend to make any bold or profound revelations for or against the sport of hunting and fishing. I only want to share a few of my memorable experiences in hopes that my fellow hunters and fishermen will be able to relax over these antidotes. Perhaps...

Why do I hunt and fish? Because I derive enjoyment, satisfaction, relaxation, and pleasure from it, that's why. I enjoy the planning, preparation, anticipation, excitement, camaraderie, and if I'm fortunate enough to be successful, the meals of wild fare. I enjoy the sharing, the stories and the memories.

In writing this book, I do not intend to make any bold or profound revelations for or against the sport of hunting and fishing. I only want to share a few of my memorable experiences in hopes that my fellow hunters and fishermen will be able to relax over these antidotes. Perhaps...

In 1983, Circle Jerks bassist Roger Rogerson stole the band's van and dropped off the face of the earth. Thirteen years later, he came back, demanded that his bandmates reunite so they could become "bigger than the Beatles," and promptly dropped dead. Though he was a founding member of the band and played on three of their best albums, Rogerson was lost to history.

Woven from interviews of people who knew him, The Prodigal Rogerson explains what happened to...