Do you know what type of carbon is the best for rod building? Do you know the difference between taper, action, sensitivity and stiffness? Do you know how far you should push your rod before it fails? What could you do to get better casting distance from your rods? ...

Be it whether you are a passionate fisherman or a custom rod builder interested in knowing more about the state of the art design and technology that goes into a fishing rod, this book will bring you behind the seldom seen scenes in the fishing tackle industry.

Having been in the tackle trade designing hi-end rods for Shimano for a good number of  years, I will share my first hand experiences and knowledge on rods so that you can effectively understand and bring out the most from your equipment.

In summary, the book first introduces the various fishing categories throughout the world, details thoroughly about the rod blank making process, explains proper blank terminology and describes quality checks you should make before you select and buy a rod. The book also advises you on how to maximize the performance of your rod when you are fishing.