Synopses & Reviews
In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became 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 edition—revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials made since then—it 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.
Synopsis
The most thorough work ever published on making and caring for fishing tackle.
Synopsis
In its first edition, published in 1993, The Complete Book of Tackle Making became 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 edition-revised, updated, and expanded to accommodate the many developments in tackle making methods, equipment, and materials made since then-it 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.
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
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