Art Scheck has revolutionized the exclusive world of fly rod building by showing that anyone can do it. In clear instructions illustrated with hun-ds of photographs, he takes the beginning rodmaker through the steps to creating a handmade fly rod that will fish with the best of them but won't break the bank. It doesn't have to be expensive. It doesn't have to be difficult. With a few hours of work, this entertaining book will walk you through all you need to know and do—from buying the parts you'll assemble, to attaching a reel seat, to putting that last coat of varnish on your gleaming new rod. Art Scheck makes this arcane art accessible, enjoyable, and affordable. Includes information on:

• Determining which blank is right for you
• Picking the right reel seat and handle to fit your blank
• Selecting guides
• Making wraps
• Applying finishes

  Art Scheck is the editor of Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine and a columnist for Fly Tyer. A former editor of Fly Tyerand American Angler magazines, he has written dozens of articles on fly fishing and fly tying for these and other periodicals.