Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods.

New York:: Lyons Press, August, 2000.. 1st Printing of Revised Edition.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: two tone binding, tan with cream at the spine; a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact.. 4to (11.25 inches tall) . Index. Description: This copy is Signed by the author (signed first name only) with a brief note (not personalized). Well illustrated in black and white with photographs and drawings. The publisher's blurb reads: ''The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the fly-fishing art: its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. This revised and expanded edition of Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods is the definitive reference for beginners and experts alike. Wane Cattanach begins by explaining the qualities that distinguish bamboo from all other materials. He describes the process that will take anyone from lengths of hard, raw bamboo to a beautiful finished rod with clear step by step instructions and illustrations. Including how to find the best supplies, selecting tools and materials, make heat treaters and binders, cut culms, straighten bamboo strips, plane and stagger strips, bind strips, apply finishes, mount the reel seat, ferrules, and tip-top and much more.''