for a beginning rod builder, what is the best book to guide me while building my first fly rod?

Tom Kirkman's book, "Rod Building Guide: Fly, Cast,Spin" is a good one. It covers all the basics and more.

There is also a Flex Coat book called Start to Finish fly rod building. It covers all the basics of building fly rods. Its very basic but only about $12 most places. Tom's book is probably better all around only costs a few dollars more. Either should get you on your way.

Tom Kirmans book will be the best $15 investment you can make!! Walks you through the entire proceedures with over 100 pix! Excellant book. It's available fro many of the vendors on the left!



Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

I agree- Tom book is good for beginning. It sets you up for success.

Fairly new rodbuilder here. I whole heartedly agree with the above statements. Tom's book is a must have for a new Rod Builder. Another must have is the video by Flex Cote, "How we do it", comes in VHS and DVD.

Bill in WV

I would like to have info. on Fly and Spin Casting rods.

Bill,

What kind of info?? You will get lot's of help here, but you need to be more specific with your questions! You are better off starting a new post because the only people seeing your question will be those that are interested in a post on rod building books.



Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!