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• American Sportsman. American Sportsman: vol. 2 - no. 2, Ridge Press & ABC [1969] - Contains chapter titled " The Ultimate Fly Rod" by Leonard M. Wright, Jr.
  
  
• Annesley, Patrick (ed.). Hardy's Book of Fishing, Heinemann; London, [1971 & 1975], E.P. Dutton; NY [1971, 1972, 1975] - Articles include: "Rods of Rent Cane," "The Virtues of Split Cane," "Long or Short," and "Rods for Light Line Fishing."
  
  
• Arnold, Richard. Making and repairing Fishing Tackle, W.G. Foyle LTD., London [1956] [1962] - 9 page section on cane rods.
  
  
• Atherton, John. The Fly and The Fish, Macmillan [1951] Freshet Press [1971] - Reprint contains intro by Maxine Atherton about life with her husband and others including Pinkie Gilliam.
  
  

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• Babb, James R. Crosscurrents: A Fly Fisher's Progress, Lyons Press [1999] - Contains chapter titled "Blue Collar Cane." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Barch, R.J. & R McKeon. The Best of The Planing Form, Alder Creek Publishing [1997] - A collection of articles, drawings, essays and anecdotes by today's bamboo rodmakers from around the world. Order from: Alder Creek Publishing
  
  
• *Barch, R.J. & R McKeon. The Best of The Planing Form Volume 2, Alder Creek Publishing [2003] - A collection of articles, drawings, essays and anecdotes by today's bamboo rodmakers from around the world. Order from: Alder Creek Publishing
  
  
• Barnes, W. George. How to Make Bamboo Fly Rods, New Win Publishing [1974] - A guide to building rods without using a lot of the specialized tools and techniques that seem to surround the craft.
  
  
• Barnes, W. George. How to Make Bamboo Fly Rods, Alder Creek Publ;ishing [2002] - A guide to building rods without using a lot of the specialized tools and techniques that seem to surround the craft. Order from: Alder Creek Publishing
  
  
• Bates, Vernon L. Tackle Making for Anglers, Herbert Jenkins Ltd., London [1938] [1953] [1958] - 33 page section on cane rods.
  
  
• Baumann, R. Versuche über die Elastizität und Festigkeit von Bambus, Akazien-, Eschen- und Hickoryholz, Technischen Hochschule Stuttgart [1913] - Mitteilung aus der Materialprüfungsanstalt der Kgl. German. (pp 41-52)
  
  
• Bech, Henrik. Sådan vælger og bygger man Fiske-Stænger, Chr. Erichsens Forlag, København [1964] - Danish (130 pp).
  
  
• Blacker, William. The Art of Fly Making, London [1855] - Contains a mention of gluing up strips of bamboo for rods (p.82)
  
  
• Boström, Kenneth. Stangbygging, Montering av grafitstenger, Reparasion av stenger, Bygging av splittkeinstenger Bokklubben Villmarksliv [1997] - Swedish (180 pp).
  
  
• Bergman, Ray. Just Fishing, Outdoor Life [1932 -1946 ] & Derrydale [1994]- Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Brotherton, Harry. Making Fishing-Rods as a Hobby: A practical Guide to the Craft of Rod-Making, Stanley Paul & Co. LTD., London, [1960] - (112 pp).
  
  
• Brough, Robert. Fly-Tying & Rod Making, Scottish Angler Publications, Glasgow [1950] - 13 pages on cane rod making
  
  

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• Caiati. Carl. Collecting Fly Fishing: Instant Expert, pub. [1997] - Tips, what's hot, market trends & value guide. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Calabi, Silvio. The Collector's Guide to Antique Fishing Tackle, Wellfleet [1989 & 1996]- Collector's guide to antique fishing tackle and accessories, including rods, reels, lures and more. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Camp, Raymond R. Fishing the Surf, Little Brown and Co. [1941] - Includes chapter titled "Home Rod Making" & comments on double built rods.
  
  
• Camp, Samuel G. Fly Fishing Kits & Equipment, Macmillan [1910] & [1933] - Chapters on choosing and using a bamboo fly rod.
  
  
• Campbell, A.J. Classic and Antique Fly Fishing Tackle: A Guide for Collectors and Anglers, The Lyons Press [1997] - Includes bamboo rod history, design, construction, ID, and repair. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Carter, Art. The Sporting Craftsmen : Guide to Contemporary Makers of Custom-Built Sporting Equipment, Countrysport Press [1994 & 1995] - Info on contemporary makers of bamboo fly rods. (pp 1-34). Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Cattanach, Wayne. Handcrafting Bamboo Rods, Cattanach [1992] & The Lyons Press (Revised edition) [2000] - A comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Coursaget, Pierre. Les Cannes a Pêche de Collection, Argus de la pêche N° 3, Ed. PECARI, Ciboure, France, [1997] - An identification guide to bamboo rods from around the world.
  
  
• Courtney, Williams A. Angling Diversions, Jenkins [1946] - Chapter on the origins of the cane rod.
  
  
• Coykendall, Ralf, Jr. Coykendall's Sporting Collectibles Price List, Lyons [1991] - Covers current selling prices to many items including split-cane rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Coykendall, Ralf, Jr. Coykendall's 2nd Sporting Collectibles Price Guide, Lyons [1993] - Covers current selling prices to many items including split-cane rods. This book is a continuation of the list in the 1st book, with no overlap. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Coykendall, Ralf, Jr. Coykendall's Complete Guide To Sporting Collectibles, pub. [1996] - Price guide & listing of sources for sporting collectibles. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  

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• Dawson, Kenneth. Casts From A Salmon Reel, Jenkins, London [1948] - Contains chapter on "Refinements in Rod Building".
  
  
• De Lespinay, Jasselin. La Canne A Mouche, Traité pratique de construction et d'habillage des cannes a moucheÉditions la Simarre, [1991] - French, (272 pp).
  
  
• Dombrowski, W. Wir bauen uns eine Gespliesste, Fischwaid, [1952] - German, (pp 10-13).
  
  

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• Eeles, H.H. Tackle Making for Fisherman, Adlard Coles LTD., [1954] - (Rods: pp 9-22).
  
  
• *Engle, Ed. Splitting Cane - Conversations with Bamboo Rodmakers , Stackpole Books, [2002] - (Conversations with 16 of today's bamboo rodmakers). Order from: Amazon.com
  

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• Farelly, David. The Book of Bamboo, Sierra Club Books [1984] - A comprehensive guide to it's uses, and it's history. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Fitzgerald, F-Stop. (ed.). The Elements of Fly Fishing : A Comprehensive Guide to the Equipment, Techniques, and Resources of the Sport, Simon & Schuster [1999] - Contains chapter on fly rods written by rodmaker Ralph Moon. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Fitzgibbon, Edward. Handbook of Angling, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. London [1847] - Contains quote from Mr. Little referring to the use of bamboo in rod making.
  
  
• Foote, T. John. A Wedding Gift, Appleton [1924] -
  
  
• Foote, T. John. Anglers All, Appleton [1947] - Includes story "A Wedding Gift."
  
  
• Foote, T. John. A Wedding Gift: And Other Angling Stories , Lyons [1992]- Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Foster, W.L. (a.k.a Wielder). Fishing Tackle Making & Repairing: Modern Improvements in Angling Gear, with Instructions on Tackle-Making for the Amateur, The "Bazaar Exchange & Mart" Office, London, n.d., ca. [1935] - Rods, Ferrules and Fittings, Rod-Making: pp 9-31.
  
  
• Francis, M. Austin. Catskill Rivers: Birthplace of American Fly Fishing, Lyons [1996] - A few pages on the more renown Catskill area rodmakers. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Francis, M. Austin. Land Of Little Rivers, Beaverkill Press. [1999] - Includes chapter on and photos of rods for the Catskills. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Francis, Francis. A Book On Angling, Longmans, Green & Co., London [1867] - Contains an early reference to an Aldred bamboo rod. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Frazier, D. Perry, The Angler's Workshop - Volume 1, Rodmaking for Beginners, Series Forest & Stream [1908] - Instructions on how to build your own bamboo rod.
  
  
• Frazier, D. Perry. Fishing Tackle, Outing Publishing Co. [1914] - Chapters on care, cleaning, and varnishing of rods.
  
  
• Frazier, D. Perry. Amateur Rodmaking, Macmillan [1914 -1948] - Instructions on how to build your own bamboo rod.
  
  

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• Gabrielson, Ira. N. & LaMonte. The Fisherman's Encyclopedia, Stackpole & Heck [1950] - A few pages on rod building by Letcher Lambuth.
  
  
• Garrison & Carmichael. Master's Guide To Building A Bamboo Fly Rod, Martha's Glen [1977] & Meadow Run Press [1985] [1994] - The reprints have some revised text while the 1st edition has higher quality photos. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gierach, John. Trout Bum, Pruett [1986]- Chapter on bamboo rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gierach, John. Fly Fishing Small Streams, Stackpole [1989]- Includes comments about bamboo rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gierach, John. Even Brook Trout Get The Blues, Simon & Schuster [1992] - Chapter on fishing bamboo rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gierach, John. Fishing Bamboo; One Man's Love Affair with Bamboo Fly Rods, Lyons [1997] - Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gingrich, Arnold. The Joys of Trout, Crown, [1973] - Discusses technique, rodmakers, & anglers he's fished with. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gingrich, Arnold. The Well-Tempered Angler, Knopf [1965 & 1973] - Stories on streams, fish, tackle and more.
  
  
• Gordon, Sid W. How To Fish From Top To Bottom, Stackpole [1955] - Few comments on the usage of F.E. Thomas rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Gould, Ray. Constructing Cane Rods: Secrets of the Bamboo Fly Rod, Frank Amato [1999] - Comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Grammel, R. & Zoller, K. Zur Mechanik des Peitschenknalles, Zeitschrift für Physik, Bd. 127, S.11-15 [1949] - German.
  
  
• Grau, Stefan. Selbstbau von Gespliessten Angelruten - Eine Anleitung für Beginner von Stefan Grau, Self-Published [2002] - A comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods (119 pp). Available in PDF format from: Stefan Grau
  

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• Haager, Eugeen & Lorenz, Hellmut. Bastelbuch für Sportfischer, Albert Müller Verlag, Rüschlikon-Zürich/Stuttgart [1958] - Rutenbau: pp 19-98.
  
  
• Halford, Frederick. Dry Fly Fishing, [1889] Shurlock [1973 reprint] - Early fishing tackle including rods.
  
  
• Hall, Andrew P. Building the Bamboo Fly Rod, [1980] - Rodmaker Dawn Holbrook's class instruction booklet
  
  
• Harbin, Clyde Sr. James Heddon's Sons Catalogues, pub. [1977 & reprint 199?] - Contains catalogs containing rods from 1903 through 1921.
  
  
• Hardy, James Leighton. The House The Hardy Brothers Built, Ashburton, [1998] - Behind the scenes of the fishing tackle trade including orgins & development over a period of 110 years. Covers some material not in found in the Turner or Drewett books.
  
  
• Hardy, John James. Salmon Fishing, Country Life, London [1907] - Includes chapter on rods.
  
  
• Harris, William C. The Angler's Guide Book and Tourists Gazetteer, [1886] -
  
  
• Hawker, Colonel Peter. Instructions to Young Sportsmen, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green.[18??] - Includes a mention of London tackle maker Clark making rods containing bamboo as early as 1805.
  
  
• Henkin, Harmon. Fly Tackle; a Guide to the Tools of the Trade, Lippincott [1976] - Includes chapters on bamboo rods discussing their usage and history. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Henkin, Harmon. The Complete Fisherman's Catalog, Lippincott [1977] - Sections on buying new & vintage bamboo rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Henshall, James A. Book of the Black Bass, Robert Clarke & Co. [1881] - Includes an early study of the bamboo rod in the U.S.
  
  
• Herter, G.L. Professional Split Bamboo Rod Building Manual and Manufacturer's Guide, Herter [1949] - 152 pages.
  
  
• Herter, G.L. Professional Glass and Split Bamboo Rod Building Manual and Manufacturer's Guide, Herter [1949] [1953] [1958] - 183 pages.
  
  
• Herter, G.L. & Herter, J.P. Secret Fresh & Salt Water Fishing Tricks of the World's Fifty Best Professional Fisherman: plus the professional secrets of fishing rods and how fishing rods are made, Herter [1953-1965] - 106 pages on bamboo rod building. Appears to be same information that appears in his two previous works listed above.
  
  
• Hewitt, Edward R. A Trout and Salmon Fisherman For Seventy-five Years, Scribner's [1948] - Includes comments on usage and types of cane rods.
  
  
• Hogan, Austin & Paul Schullery. The Orvis Story, Orvis Co. [1980] - History of Orvis including bamboo rodmaking and rodmakers.
  
  
• Holden, Dr. George Parker. Streamcraft - An Angling Method, Stewart & Kidd [1919] - Comments on selection, care and rigging of bamboo rods.
  
  
• Holden, Dr. George Parker. The Idyl of the Split Bamboo, Stewart Kidd [1920], Derrydale [1993], reprint [1999] - Detailed description of bamboo rod building. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Holden, Dr. George Parker. Angling: Recollections and Practice, D.Appleton & Co [1931] - Includes chapter titled "History of the Split Bamboo Rod."
  
  
• Homel, Dan. Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide, Forest Park [1997] - ID & value guide. History of materials & patents. Covers 1875-1950. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Homel, Dan. Old Fishing Tackle and Collectibles, Forrest Park [1995] - Includes bamboo and antique wood rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Hørgård, Asbjørn. Sportsfiske som hobby i 65 år, pub. by Hørgård [1985] - Hørgård was a Norwegian company, which made split-cane rods from the mid-30ties until 1984, closing down in 1992. (38 pp)
  
  
• Horrocks-Ibbotson. Horrocks-Ibbotson, Centennial [1997] - 1949 Catalog Reproduction. Order from: Centennial Publications
  
  
• The Horton Manufacturing Co. Tricks and Knacks of Fishing, The Horton Mfg [1911] - Lists a variety of Bristol fly rods.
  
  
• Howell, Jack. The Lovely Reed - An Enthusiasts Guide To Building Bamboo Fly Rods, Pruett [1998] - Comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  

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• IL 31. Bambus/Bamboo. Institut für leichte Flächentragwerke (IL) Universität Stuttgart [1985] - German. (432 pp).
  
  

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• Jacobsen, Preben Torp. Stangbygning: Bygning af splitcane-fluestænger. 'Flyleaves' [1982] - Danish private printing (limited to 1000 copies) (158 pp),
  
  
• Jensen, Poul Buch. Splitcanestænger: Bygning af splitcanestænger. Eget forlag [1974] [1976] reprint [1997] - Danish (128 pp).
  
  
• Joannés, Robin. Calcul de l`équilibrage des cannes à mouche à une main par le moulinet. BOSC Frères M. & L. RIOU, Lyon [1937] - Petit ou grand diamètre? Poids lourd ou poids léger? French (67 pp).
  
  
• Joannés, Robin. La canne à mouche à truite, cette inconnue. BOSC Frères, Lyon [1940] - French (12 pp).
  
  
• Joannés, Robin. La canne à mouche à truite, objet d'art: Ce qu'il faut connaitre de la canne à mouche pour savoir la choisir et comment on peut, à volonté, augmenter sa force, et son action. BOSC Frères, Lyon [1946] - Comprehensive French guide to bamboo rods & rod actions. (111 pp).
  
  
• Johnson, Victor, R. Fiberglass Fly Rods: Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite, Centennial Publications [1996]- Postwar transition of American fishing rods from bamboo into the modern era of fiberglass and graphite. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Jones, Bernard E. Fishing Rods and Tackle Making and Mending. Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, n.d [1923?] - Cassell's "Work" Handbooks. Rods: pp 1-62
  
  

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• Keane, M.J. Classic Rods and Rodmakers, [1976, 1979 & 1983]- Primary source for the better bamboo rod makers; does not include mass produced rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Keene, John Harrington. Fishing Tackle, its Materials and Manufacture, Ward, Lock and Co., London, New York. [1886] - (230 pp).
  
  
• Kelly, Mary Kefover. U.S. Fishing Rod Patents and Other Tackle, Thomas B. Reel Co. [1990] - Reference book designed for identification of antique fishing rods and rod/reel combinations. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Kelson, George. Tips, Self-published [1901] - Includes comments on casting for distance with bamboo rods.
  
  
• Kewley, Charles & Howard Farrar. Fishing Tackle for Collectors, Sotheby Parke Bernet. London & NY [1987] - Info on fishing collectables including cane rods and a chapter on Hardy. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Kirkfield, Stuart, The Fine Bamboo Fly Rod, A Master's Secrets of Restoration and Repair, Stackpole [1986] Cork & Cane Press [1999] - Comprehensive guide to repairing & restoring bamboo fly rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Knight, John Alden. The Modern Angler, Scribner's & Sons [1936] - Chapter on bamboo rods.
  
  
• Knight, John Alden. Modern Fly Casting, Putnam [1942] - Photos of a Garrison rod in action & notes on rod selection.
  
  
• Knight, John Alden. Field Book of Fresh-Water Angling, Putnam [1944] - Chapter on bamboo rod construction and use.
  
  
• Knight, John Alden. Fresh-Water Tackle, Ziff-Davis Publishing Co. [1949] - Rods: pp 9-45.
  
  
• Koller, Lawrence R. Taking Larger Trout, Little, Brown & Co. [1950] - Comments on Uslan 5 strip rods
  
  
• Koller, Lawrence R., The Complete Book of Fishing Tackle, Bobs-Merrill Co. [1955] - Includes catalog photos & info on some of the better mass produced cane rods. Lots of info on fiberglass rods and popular reels of the day as well.
  
  
• Koller, Lawrence R., Treasury of Angling, Ridge Press [1963] -Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Krieder, C.M. The Bamboo Rod and How to Build It. Macmillan [1951] & Centennial [1992] - Comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Centennial Publications
  
  
• Kuralt, Charles. Charles Kuralt's America. Anchor [1996] - Few pages on bamboo rods made by Winston. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  

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• Lambuth, Letcher. The Angler's Workshop. Champoeg Press [1979] - Info on rod building including chapter on spiral rod construction.
  
  
• Lapierre, Charles J. Care and Repair of Fishing Reels and Rods, Fredericton: Craftsmen's Library #49 [1949] - How to repair rods.
  
  
• Lawson, George S. Jr. Lawson's Price Guide to Old Fishing Rods & Misc. Tackle, pub.[1998] - Large ID & value guide.
  
  
• Liese, Walter. Bamboos - Biology, silvics, properties, utilisation, Schriftenreihe der GTZ; No. 180 [1985] - (132 pp).
  
  
• Liu, Alan J. American Sporting Collector's Handbook, Stoeger Publishing Company [1977] & revised [1982] - Includes article titled "Split-Cane Rods" by Len Codella with Ernest Schwiebert. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Lyons, Nick. Fisherman's Bounty, Crown [1970] -Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Lyons, Nick. Fishing Widows, [1974] - Includes chapter "The Legacy." Order from: Amazon.com"
  
  
• Lyons, Nick. Confessions of a Fly Fishing Addict, [1989] - Includes chapter "In a Tackle Closet." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  

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• Major, Harlan. Salt Water Fishing Tackle, Funk & Wagnalls [1939 & revised 1948] - Includes photos of inside the South Bend rod factory. Chapters include: Man's first fishing equipment, How to make rods, development of modern fishing tackle.
  
  
• Manchester Angler's Association. Angler's Evenings, Manchester Angler's Association. [1894] - Contains chapter on split cane rods by E.R. Austin
  
  
• Mansfield, Kenneth. The Art of Angling, The Caxton Publ. Comp. Ltd., London [195?] - Vol. 1, Chapter 2: Rod Making : pp 169-177, by Richard Walker.
  
  
• Mansfield, Kenneth. Fly Tying, Rod & Tackle Making, Barrie & Jenkins LTD., London [1971] & [1978] - Rods: How to Make Them: pp 77-133, by J.B. Walker. Includes some fly & spinning rod tapers. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Marden, Luis. The Angler's Bamboo. Lyons [1997] - Cultivation & processing in China. History of use from 1800's to Leonard. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Marinaro, Vincent. In the Ring of the Rise, Crown [1976] - Rod builder who describes his theories on rod action & balance. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Marshall, F.D. Rod Building for Rock and Surf, Angus and Robertson, Sydney, London [1948] & [1951] - Australian guide to building rods made of wood (72 pp).
  
  
• Marshall, Mel. Care & Repair of Fishing Tackle, Winchester [1976] - Includes a few pages on cane rod care & repair. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Marshall, Mel. How to Make Your Own Fishing Rods, Outdoor Life [1978] - Includes just a few pages on cane rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Mason, Jerry. The American Sportsman Treasury, Knopf [1971] - Includes article "The Ultimate Fly Rod" by L.M. Wright Jr. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Mather, Fred. Men I Have Fished With, Forrest & Stream [1897] -
  
  
• Mather, Fred. My Angling Friends, Forrest & Stream [1901] -
  
  
• Mayer, Alfred M. Sport With Gun and Rod in American Woods and Waters, The Century Co., N.Y. [1883] - Mention of an early bamboo rod made by William Blackerin in 1852.
  
  
• Maurer, George E. & Elser, Bernard P. Fundamentals of Building A Bamboo Fly Rod, Countryman Press [1998] -Comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Maxwell, Herbert. Salmon and Sea Trout, [1898] - Chapter on tackle with discussion of bamboo rods and salmon fishing with double built steel centered rods.
  
  
• McClane, A. J. (ed). The Wise Fisherman's Encyclopedia, Wm H. Wise & Co. [1951] - Contains about 60 pages on Cane Rod Building by Lou Feirabend. Also Lou Stoner on fishing rods.
  
  
• McClane, A.J. The Practical Fly Fisherman, Prentice Hall [1953 & 1975] - Contains chapter on bamboo rods including a discussion of the pros and cons of 4 & 5 strip rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• McClane, A.J. (ed). McClane's Standard Fishing Encyclopedia and International Angling Guide, Holt, Rinehart & Winston [1965] - Contains 15 pages on rod building.
  
  
• McClane, A.J. (ed). McClane's New Standard Fishing Encyclopedia and International Angling Guide, Holt, Rinehart & Winston [1965] - Contains 25 pages on rod building. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• McClane, A.J. Fishing With McClane, Prentice-Hall [1975] - Includes chapters titled " The Fly Rod That Does the Impossible" & "The Golden Age of Tackle Making." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• McClane, A.J. The Compleat McClane, Truman Talley [1988] - Includes chapter titled " The Case for the Flea Rod." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• McClure, F.A. The Bamboos, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass. [1966] & Oxford University Press, London. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• McNalley, Tom (ed). Fisherman's Digest - First Annual Edition, John, Paul & Co. [1958] - Contains article titled "Paul Young - Master Rod Builder" by Jack Van Coevering. Includes many photos.
  
  
• Melner, S & H. Kessler. Great Fishing Tackle Catalogs of the Golden Age, Crown [1972] - Reprints of pre-1930 tackle catalogs, some which include bamboo fishing rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Milward, Bob. Bamboo: Fact, Fiction and Flyrods, Self-Published [2001] - A comprehensive guide to building bamboo fly rods. Order from: Bob Milward
  
  
• Moss, G. Lawton. How to Build Your Own Split Cane Fishing Rod, The Technical Press LTD., London [1947] - 32 pages of instructions for the amateur rod builder.
  
  
• Moss, G. Lawton. How to Build Your Own Match Fishing Rod, The Technical Press LTD., London [1950] - (58 pp)
  
  
• Moss, G. Lawton. How to Build and Repair Your Own Fishing Rod : a manual of instruction for the enthusiastic amateur, The Technical Press, London [1969] - (96 pp)
  
  
• Montague Rod & Reel Co. Montague Rod & Reel Co. Reproduction Catalog, Centennial [1992] - 1939 Catalog Reproduction. Order from: Centennial Publications
  

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• Netherton, Cliff. History of the Sport of Casting: People, Events, Records, Tackle & Literature, Early Times, Am. Casting Education Fndn. [1981] - Articles on competitions, scores & records from 1860 -1955, photos of fishing tackle. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Netherton, Cliff. History of the Sport of Casting: Golden Years 1907-1938, Am. Casting Education Fndn. [1983] -Tackle ads, photos of writers, inventors, manufacturers and fishing tackle. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Norris, Thaddeus. The American Angler's Book, Porter & Coates, Philadelphia [1864 ] Sampson Low, Son & Co., London [1865] - Rod-making: pp 441-456.
  
  
• *Nunley, Robert L. Extreme Flyfishing, Self published [2002] - A collection of short stories by Rod maker Bob Nunley. Order from: Bob Nunley
  
  

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• Osten, Earl, Tournament Fly & Bait-Casting, A.S.Barnes & Co. [1946] - Has some rod tapers for each event.
  
  
• Oppel, Frank. Fishing in North America; 1876-1910, Castle Books [1986] - Includes bamboo rod article from 1876 Scribner's Monthly titled "Notes on Salmon Fishing." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Orvis Co. Building An Orvis Rod - Graphite, Boron/Graphite, Bamboo, and Fiberglass, Orvis [197?] - Small booklet on building a rod from Orvis Fly & Spin rod kits. Includes many guide spacings.
  
  

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• Payne & Co. E. F. Payne Rod Co. Reproduction Catalogs, Centennial [1994] - 1931-1951-1975 Catalog Reproductions. Order from: Centennial Publications
  
  
• Payne & Co. E. F. Payne Rod Co. Corporate Record Book, Centennial [199?] - 1930-1968 Corporate Record Book & History. Does not contain information on rods. Order from: Centennial Publications
  
  
• Pequegnot, Jean-Paul. L`art de la pêche a la mouche séche, Flammarion, Paris [1981] - L`èquipement: la canne: pp 17-48.
  
  
• Phillips, Bill. The Trout Stream and Rod: An Informal Manual, William A. Phillips [1976] - Comments and formulas dealing with rod action.
  
  
• Phillips, Don. The Technology of Fly Rods, Frank Amato [2000] - How fly rod technology has evolved since the earlist of times including materials, manufacturing processes and design. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Popp, David. (upcoming book on European Rodmakers, English language edition by German author)
  
  
• Powell, E.C. Essays on Fly Fishing. Powell Rod Co. [1989] - Includes articles titled : A Discourse on Trout Angling and Tackle, 1919. The Mechanics of Fly Casting and Subjects Closely Related, 1937. Short Common Sense Treatise on Fly Rod Construction, 1937.
  
  

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• Quinn, Tom. Collecting Fishing Tackle; A Beginner's Guide, Sportsman Press [1994] - Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Quinn, Tom. Last of the Line, David & Charles [1999] - Includes chapter on a split cane fishing rodmaker. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  

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• Raymond, Steve. Rivers of the Heart, Lyons Press, [1998] - Chapter on rodmaker Letcher Lambuth. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Reinard, Ken. The Colonial Angler's Manual of Flyfishing & Flytying, Fox Chapel, [1995] - Few pages & photos on some of the oldest bamboo rods including a Samuel Phillippe. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Reynolds, Chase D. Old Masters of the West, Country Roads Pr. [1993] - Chapter on rodmaker Ralph Moon and bamboo. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Rickards, Barrie & Whitehead, Ken. Fishing Tackle: Making, Maintenance and Improvement, Adam and Charles Black, LTD., London [1981] - Rods: pp 3-52.
  
  
• Ritz, Charles. A Flyfisher's Life, [1956] & revised [1972] - Hotel owner & Pezon et Michel rod designer who spent a lot of time analyzing the technical propensities of the bamboo rod. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Ritz, Charles. Erlebtes Fliegenfischen, Albert Müller Verlag, A.G., Rüschlikon-Zürich [1956] - Die Fliegenrute: pp 83-94. Verlagsnummer 515/56. German (230 pp).
  
  
• Robson, Kenneth (editor). The Essential G.E.M. Skues, Lyons [1998] - Comments on usage of Leonard rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Roederer, Scott. The Complete Angler's Catalog, Johnson [1985]
  
  
• Roosevelt and Green. Hatching Fish and Catching Fish, pub. [1897] - Has some older rod building info.
  
  

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• Schrooten, Hein, S. Splitcanerods for Fly-Fishing, Self-published [1997] - Comprehensive manual to building bamboo rods. Limited editions published in English, Dutch, German & Norwegian.
  
  
• Schullery, Paul. American Fly Fishing - A History, Lyons [1987] - Historical look at the American roots of fly fishing including cane rods. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Schwiebert, E. Nymphs, Winchester Press [1973] - Some history and comments on cane rods for nymph fishing. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Schwiebert, E. Trout, Dutton [1978] - Two volume set with section on bamboo fly rods & their makers. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Schwiebert, E. Trout Tackle - Two, Dutton [1984] - History of bamboo fly rods & their makers taken from Trout (listed above). Over 150 rods illustrated. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Schwiebert, E. The Compleat Schwiebert, Truman Talley (Dutton) [1990] - Includes chapter "The Alchemy of Bamboo." Other chapters include references to the use of bamboo fly rods & their makers. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Scott, Genio C. Fishing in American Waters, Harper [1869] [revised 1875] [reprint 1989 & 1993]- Offers a complete rundown of early fishing tackle. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Scott, Kathy. Moose in the Water / Bamboo on the Bench: A Journal and a Journey, Alder Creek Publishing [2001] - Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• *Scott, Kathy. Headwaters Fall As Snow, Alder Creek Publishing [2003] - Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Sherwood, Patrica Miller (ed.). An Honest Angler: The Best of Sparse Grey Hackle, Lyons [1998] - Contains chapters "Small Rods", "Letter to Hoagy Carmichael Jr." & "Father of the Fly Rod." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Sinclair, M. Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook, Centennial [1994] - Original Product Specs. for 95% of fly rods made in the U.S. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Sinclair, M. Heddon. The Rod with the Fighting Heart, Centennial [1997] - Historical account of all Heddon models.
  
  
• Sinclair, M. Fishing Rods by Divine, Centennial [1993] - History of Fred Divine and the Divine Rod Co.
  
  
• Smedley, Harold. Who's Who and What's What in Fly and Bait Casting in the U.S.;1864-1941, pub. [1941] -
  
  
• Smith, Larry. M. Great Tackle Advertisements: 1874-1955, pub. [199?] - 100's of magazine ads & catalogs from obscure to well know tackle manufacturers.
  
  
• Smith, O.W. Casting Tackle & Methods, Stewart [1920] - Covers older tackle.
  
  
• Smith, Red. Red Smith On Fishing, Doubleday [1963] - Contains a few pages regarding a visit to the Payne rod shop.
  
  
• Soos, Frank. Bamboo Fly Rod Suite : Reflections on Fishing and the Geography of Grace, Univ. of Georgia Press [1999] - Fictional story based around an old bamboo fly rod. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Spurr, D. The Classic Chronicle's Value Guide For Bamboo Fly Rods, Centennial [1999] - A special edition of the Classic Chronicle catalog with a listing of current bamboo fly rod values
  
  
• Spurr, D. Classic Bamboo Rodmakers: Past & Present, Centennial [1992] - Brief biographical info and photos of 45 classic American bamboo rodmakers. Supplements Keane's book.
  
  
• Spurr & G. Jordon. Wes Jordon: Profile of a Rodmaker, Centennial [1992] - Insight on Wes Jordon and other rodmakers.
  
  
• Spurr, D & M. Sinclair. Colorado Classic Cane, Centennial [1991] - A history of the Colorado bamboo rodmakers. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Stein, G & J. Schaaf. Dickerson. The Man & His Rods, Centennial [1991] - A historical account of rodmaker Lyle Dickerson.
  
  
• Stone, Peter. Rod Making, Arco Publications, London [1961] - (150 pp).
  
  
• Sturgis, W.B. & Eric Taverner. New Lines for Flyfishers, Derrydale [1936] & Seeley, Service & Co., London [1946]- Describes deflection board techniques to flex rods, matched rods to weight of line in grains and approximated the numbering system used today. Also contains a chart on Hardy rods.
  
  
• Suder, Poul. Fra Græsstraa til Fiskestang: Split-Cane Stangens Konstruktion og Problemer, Gjellerup, København [1955] - Danish. (179 pp).
  
  

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• Tapply, H.G. Tackle Tinkering, Barnes [1946] - Includes tips on bamboo rods and their care.
  
  
• Taunton Press. Fine Woodworking on Woodshop Specialties, Taunton Press [1987] - Published by Fine Woodworking Magazine. Contains 6 page reprint from magazine on bamboo rod building by L.A. Beitz. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Traver, Robert. (a.k.a. Voelker, John D.) Trout Magic, Crown [1974] - Chapter on rodmaker Morris Kushner. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Turner, Graham. Fishing Tackle: A Collectors Guide, Ward Loch [1989 & 1995] - A collectors guide to British & American fishing tackle. Lots of info on Hardy.
  
  

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• Vare, Alan & Whitehead, Ken., Alf. Rod Building, Rod and Gun Publishing LTD, London, [1975] - Useful info on sheet cork & cord grips, mounting ferrules.
  
  

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• Walker, Alf. The Art and Craftsmanship of Fly Fishing, Personal Library, Toronto [1980] - Chapter on rods including history, design and action. (272 pp). Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Walker, J.B. Rods and How To Make Them, Herbert Jenkins LTD., London [1959] - 65 page book on rod building. Some tapers (on 12" intervals), covers all sorts of rods.
  
  
• Walker, J.B. Concise Notes on Rod Making for the Practical Angler, Hythe, Kent, n.d., ca. [1960] - Information on building rods from Walker's kits, including split cane.(32 pp).
  
  
• Walker, Richard. Rod Building for Amateurs, Belfield and Bushell, LTD., Folkstone, Kent [1952] - (95 pp).
  
  
• Walton, Isaac. The Compleat Angler, London [1856] - This 1856 edition contains a mention by the publisher of Henry C. Bohn making rods with bamboo.
  
  
• Wells, H.P. Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, Harper & Brothers, New York [1885] & Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London [1885 ] - Older cane rod construction info. 1901 edition has revisions. 1994 reprint is of the 1885 edition.
  
  
• White, Karl T. Fishing Tackle Antiques & Collectibles; Reference & Evaluation, pub. [1993] - Pre-1960 fishing Rods, Reels, etc. Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• White, Phil. Winchester Fishing Tackle: A Collector's Guide, pub. [19??] - History & photos of fishing tackle.
  
  
• Wilson, Dermot. The Truth About Tackle: trout fly tackle. Privatly published, Nether Wallop [c. 1970] - Includes info rgarding cane & fiberglass rods, types of rods, fittings and rod actions.
  
  
• Winchester Co. 1924 Winchester Fishing Tackle Catalog, pub. [199?] - Reprint of 1924 Winchester tackle catalog.
  
  
• Winchester Co. 1927 Winchester Product Catalog, pub. [199?] - Reprint of entire 1927 Winchester product catalog.
  
  
• Winchester Co. Winchester Fishing Tackle Catalog 1933, pub. [199?] - Reprint of 1933 Winchester rod catalog.
  
  
• Winchester Co. 1927 Winchester Product Catalog, pub. [199?] - Reprint of entire 1927 Winchester product catalog.
  
  
• Wolff, Dick. Fishing Tackle and Techniques, E.P. Dutton & Co., New York [1961] - Chapters on rods and rod actions.
  
  
• Wright, L. M. Jr. Fly-Fishing Heresies: A New Gospel For American Anglers, Winchester Press, [1975] - Chapter titled "Long Live the Long Rod"
  
  
• Wright, L. M. Jr. (ed.). The Fly Fisher's Reader, Simon & Schuster [1990] - Chapter on Hiram Leonard by Sparse Grey Hackle Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Wright, L. M. Jr. Trout Maverick: Fly-Fishing Heresies and Tactics, Lyons & Burford [1996] - Includes chapters titled "The Ultimate Fly Rod" and "Long Live the Long Rod." Order from: Amazon.com
  
  
• Wright, William. Fishes and Fishing, Thomas Cautley Newby [1858] - Includes a mention of London tackle maker Clark making rods with bamboo as early as 1805.
  
  

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• Young, P.H. Making and Using the Dry Fly, pub. [1934] & Centennial [1992] - Written by rodmaker Paul H. Young. Order from: Centennial Publications
  
  
• Young, P.H. More Fishing-Less Fussing: Paul H. Young Co. Reproduction Catalog, Centennial [1994] - 1956 Catalog Reproduction.