While I am still new to rod-building I feel I must share this with others like myself.

About lunchtime yesterday the mailman delivered my copy of "Rod-Building Guide". I stopped to take a break from my yard work to "check it out" and did not put it down until reading through Chapter 2. Between finishing the yard work, cooking out on the grill for supper, attending church services this morning, and being present for a pre Memorial Day Service sponsored by the local American Legion Post this evening, I have just completed reading this book! If you are new like I am, and have not already done so, get yourself a copy. It is an easy read and will answer many, many, many questions....even ones you did not know to ask! This text is first class! It is a true inspiration as well as motivator for anyone even thinking about building their own rod, not to mention those of us already bitten by the bug. This is destined to be a classic (if not already) and should be on every rod-builders shelf.

Speaking of rod-builders, this book will definitely take you from being a rod assembler to a rod builder (you'll have to purchase the book if you want to know the difference).

And lastly, to Mr. Kirkman. You stated on the last page "I am already considering a follow-up book to this one, something that will cover more advanced techniques for those wishing to move beyond basic rod building into the world of truly custom-crafted fishing tools. Stay tuned." Is this still a consideration or is "RodMaker Magazine" the venue?

Thanks again for such a great text. I hope I have an opportunity to thank you personally some day.

Frank Matthews
Nash County, NC

There were various after-publication problems (the publisher didn't pay me and changed some text) and because the magazine is so much more able to keep abreast of new techniques and methods I don't see the need for another book. While it does go beyond basic rod building techniques to a large degree, the material in that book is an excellent base upon which to start, which was the motivation behind it to begin with. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Where do you get this book? Phil

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> Where do you get this book? Phil

Beleive I got mine at Amazon. But just do a Google search, and you should get several hits.

John

Many of the sponsors carry it in their book section as well.