Complete Book of Rod Building and Tackle Making

The ultimate referencenow revised and updated, with 800+ illustrations In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Makingbecame the reference of choice for builders of fine tackle and casual craftsmen alike. It saved countless anglers thousands of dollars, and now, with this new editionrevised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials made since thenit can continue to do so for years to come. Twenty-seven chapters and helpful appendixes include everything readers need to know about tools, spinners, bucktails, jigs, sinkers, plastic lures and plugs, wire leaders, painting and finishing methods, basic and advanced rod building, basic and decorative wraps, necessary knots and splices, tackle care and repair, suppliers and manufacturers, and much more. With more than eight hundred photographs and clear, step-by-step instruction throughout, this book is the ultimate reference for the tackle tinkerer.

C. Boyd Pfeiffer is an award-winning outdoor journalist known for his expertise in fresh and salt water fishing, tackle, fly tying, fly fishing, and outdoor photography. He has authored twenty-three books, served as outdoor editor of the Washington Post, and served as a consultant to the fishing tackle industry. He lives in Phoenix, Maryland.

Acknowledgments v Introduction vii 1 Tools and Materials 2 Substitute Tools and Tools to Make 3 Spinners 4 Bucktails and Jigs 5 Sinkers and Tin Squids 6 Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits 7 Soft-Plastic Lures 8 Spoons 9 Wood Plugs 10 Plastic Plugs 11 Offshore Lures 12 Miscellaneous Lures 13 Wire Leaders and Rigging 14 Tackle Accessories 15 Painting and Finishing 16 Making Molds for Lead and Soft-Plastic Lures 17 Rod Blanks and Rod Parts 18 Basic Rod-Building 19 Building Specific Rod Styles 20 Handle and Grip Assembly 21 Guide and Part Spacing 22 Guide Wrappings and Variations 23 Simple Butt Wraps and Decorative Wraps 24 Complex Butt Wraps and Decorative Wraps 25 Finishing Touches and Finishing Rods 26 Chopping Blanks and Making Ferrules 27 Rod Variations Appendix A: Rod and Tackle Care Appendix B: Sales of Tackle Appendix C: Conversion Tables Appendix D: Sizing Charts Appendix E: Knots, Splices, and Snells Appendix F: List of Suppliers and Manufacturers Glossary Selected Bibliography and More Information Index