Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook Sinclair Fly Rod book For Sale

  After several years of being out of print, I?m proud to announce a new printing of the classic edition of The Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook. Originally published by Centennial Publications in 1993, this book has become a standard reference for bamboo fly rod restorers and aficionados. The new printing is direct from Michael Sinclair, the author, and will come to you signed and personalized if you wish.

Getting close to the end of this printing - it may be years before this book is in print again! If you've been waiting to buy, don't wait long.                                                                                         Only about twelve copies left!

    Here?s the  Fly Rod & Reel Magazine, July 1995 review by Stephen J. Bodio           

    ?I have restored one cane rod, and would have done a better job of it if I had read Mr. Sinclair?s guide. This is an absolutely fascinating book, replete with drawings and informal but detailed text. It is not as technical as the formidable manuals on building rods by masters like Carmichael and Garrison. Although I respect these magisterial tomes, they don?t exactly make me want to run out and build my own rod; in fact, they scare me away from trying. This one makes me want to get out my father?s old nine-foot Montague ? no doubt it?s stuck in the back of a closet in Massachusetts ? and try to make it fishable. Which is what good how-to books should do.?   

    ?You can restore your rod to varying degrees of authenticity; Sinclair says ?If it isn?t all original, it isn?t original at all?.A new coat of varnish skillfully applied does not significantly harm the originality of the rod if everything else is original. Any other change makes it customized or refinished.? (Italics his.) But although he tells us exactly how to restore a vintage rod to like new condition (and gives enough information to identify rods that demand such treatment), he also explains how to develop skills on less valuable ?project rods,? like my dad?s Montague. The directions cover every single thing I could think of, from ?Identifying and dating unmarked rods? though ( an interesting idea) making ?Independent handles? for use with, say, the top two sections of a three-piece rod.

            The second section is a profusely illustrated guide (with drawings that show more proper detail than most photos do - what you might call the ?field-guide principle?) to vintage rods, from real antiques (pre World War I) through the better known names. Sinclair gives detailed specs for virtually all models. I don?t know anything else like this book. I?m keeping it.?

 

                Centennial?s original description of the book was ?This unique handbook is bound to become an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in identifying, collecting or restoring old bamboo rods. This informative 11 x 8½" book covers all aspects of restoring bamboo rods - from identifying the maker and era of production of unmarked rods, to stripping the old finish, to salvaging original labels and hardware, to refurbishing grips and reel seats, to rewrapping and applying the final finish. This book also describes and identifies the infinite variety of models produces by most of the major rod production companies and includes the most complete guide ever assembled to original bamboo rod specifications - types and styles of grips, reel seats and ferrules, colors and patterns of guide wraps - invaluable information for anyone interested in either dating, identifying or restoring classic bamboo rods.?

                    Darrell Lee?s V-Fish.net states that ?This is THE book to own if you collect or restore bamboo rods. This book provides hard to find information to help you identify most production rods as well as providing an organized chart of silk thread colors which is the basis of my silk thread page. It also has hard to find info on dozens of production rod manufacturers and includes charts on all the companies rod models, what the ferrules and hardware specs were as well as the colors of the silk thread of each of the bamboo rod models.?

                    Between Seasons Books says: ?No name in American fine cane rod restoration is as synonymous with the skill as is Michael Sinclair. This marvelous production is more than a handbook of the craft, it includes a complete guide to the original production rod specifications of the great makers and their various models. Page after page of this treasure make it a must for the library of not only those with an interest in doing their own restoration but a valuable asset to the collector of fine cane rods. Illustrated with drawings by the author.?

                      These books are brand new. 208 pages, spiral bound soft cover. There will be no returns.   If you have any questions, or would like to have the book personalized, just email Paducahmichael@aol.com. I usually ship on Mondays, but also try to ship the day after payment is received. Will do my best to get the book to you quickly! Payment by Paypal ONLY. Please note that my Paypal information lists my name as Douglas Sinclair. Douglas is my middle name and somehow Paypal used that when they set up my account. I gave up trying to get that changed a long time ago! Thanks for your purchase. I really appreciate it.

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