The Reelsmith’s Primer: The Art of Hand-crafting Fly Fishing Reels

EclecticGuy January 27, 2010 book, fly fishing, reel building 2 Comments

Here is the book overview, description and author information for my book.

BOOK OVERVIEW

148 pages • 107 B&W photographs and illustrations • includes full scale reel plans and design templates • 8.5” x 11” hardcover • spiral bound to lie flat on your workbench

BOOK DESCRIPTION

In The Reelsmith’s Primer, author Michael L. J. Hackney has finally made reelsmithing accessible to the inspired angler. With a few basic hand tools, an electric drill, and Michael’s proven techniques, material selections, and clear step-by-step instructions, the reader will learn how to create functional and beautiful fly reels.

Following introductory chapters on the tools, materials, and techniques used, the aspiring reelsmith completes the four basic reel sub-assemblies: the frame, spool and drag, handle, and reel foot. The book’s task-oriented approach helps the reelsmith stay organized and keeps the process enjoyable. The final chapter, Reel Enhancements, presents ideas to customize the basic reel and techniques to help the reader design their own fly reels.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BOOK

“Here is a delightful project. With a few, basic tools, anyone can make a family heirloom for generations to come. You will be captivated by this book, inspired to make a gleaming piece of angling history and art, the fly reel.”

– Darrel Martin, from the foreword

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael L. J. Hackney is a self-described Eclectic Angler. He resides in central Massachusetts near his home waters, the Squannacook and Nissitissit Rivers. He is the founder of the Reelsmithing forum (www.reelsmithing.com) and The Eclectic Angler.

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2 Responses to “The Reelsmith’s Primer: The Art of Hand-crafting Fly Fishing Reels”

  1. Charles Hawes said:

    Mar 05, 10 at 12:16 am

    How can I get a copy of this book? I am very interested. Please email me

  2. EclecticGuy said:

    Mar 05, 10 at 12:21 am

    Charles, you can order the book here: http://eclecticangler.com/?p=55

    I also have reelbuilding materials packages and a special deal for a combination book and materials package here: http://eclecticangler.com/?p=255

    cheers,
    EG

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