Fishing Bamboo by John Gierach

Fishing Bamboo by John GierachA handsome limited edition copy by well known angling writer John Gierach. This book covers his foray into the world of bamboo rods, and is a great primer which includes many of the makers and history of the craft. Comes with a slip case. This run was limited to 750 copies. Great condition, no wear and tear at all.

however there are a few small areas on the tip that have been "rottenstoned" and not re-polished

up lock aluminum screwlock and beautifully varnished wood spacer

Some use and edge wear

Nickel silver hardware with a provision for a 2 3/4" fighting butt (included and pictured)

I may have been the first person to put this rod together outside of the Young rod shop

and enclosed in a tan slipcase

Agate stripper guide

Plastic wrapper still in place on the slim cigar grip

The reel seat is an all cork barrel with a lightweight nickel silver pocket cap with a narrow ring set off from the grip by a knurled nickel silver cork check

Fine thin cork rings on grip

A Kusse 8' fly rod in very good condition with nice straight sections

Slight amount of brassing to hardware edges