Split & Glued By Vincent C. Marinaro

By Bill Harms

The book's focus is on Vincent Marinaro and his bamboo rod-building, but includes a wide range of biographical stories, fishing experiences and (for the first time anywhere) Vince's rod-design ideas. There are also tales of the history of our Pennsylvania "limestoners" and the larger history of bamboo fly rods. The book's final 2 chapters present a photo-essay of Vince's best rods, featuring casting demonstrations, advice for amateur rod-makers who wish to adapt Vince's designs, and the full details of all his existing tapers. Vince taught author Bill Harms to build bamboo fly rods in the early 1970s and they remained the best of friends until his death in 1986, so the book is also personal and anecdotal. The Trade Edition is bound in a 9 1/2" x 12" format and includes a Foreword by Hoagy B. Carmichael, 10 chapters of text, and runs some 300 pages (plus index). Full color throughout -- 250 photographs, plus a dozen original paintings and 50 drawings created by Kim Mellema.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979653207
• ISBN13: 9780979653209
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: SCR
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up