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Oldies Books
Posted by: Fred Schoenduby (---.msn.com)
Date: November 26, 2004 07:33PM

Doe's anyone know if there are books out there on the Manufactors of
finished rods from the 40's thru the 60's [Roddy-Harnell, etc. and all Bamboo mfgs.] that would be helpful in the re-construction of these rods ????

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Re: Oldies Books
Posted by: Rob Matarazzo (---.nycmny83.dynamic.covad.net)
Date: November 26, 2004 09:06PM

You might try Fiberglass Fly Rods by Johnson & Johnson. For bamboo, try the Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair.

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Re: Oldies Books
Posted by: Eddie Hinote (---.grd.al.charter.com)
Date: November 27, 2004 11:07AM

Does anyone know where I can get the Sinclair Book? Can't seem to find one. E...

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Re: Oldies Books
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.152.57.199.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: November 27, 2004 11:09AM

Most fly shops will either have it or can order it for you.

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Re: Oldies Books
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.lsil.com)
Date: November 27, 2004 02:42PM

I think Golden Witch to the left carries a couple Sinclair books.

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