The Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite
Presents the first historical perspective of the people and companies involved in the dynamic post-war transition of the American fishing rod from the days of bamboo rods into the modern era of synthetics: fibreglass and graphite.
B/w photos reproductions of old magazine ads and catalog pages.
A valuable resource for classic tackle collectors and interesting reading for all fishermen.
Foreword by Leon Chandler.
Paperback: 176 pages 8x11 inches 176 pgs.
1996 ISBN: 1-882418-24-7 9781882418244 1882418247