This step by step illustrated guide will show you how to restore a vintage fishing rod for use or display. For those looking to purchase their first rod for restoration there are sections covering what to look for, where to buy a rod, how much you can expect to pay and what types of rod are suitable for different styles of fishing and species of fish.
Paul Duffield describes himself as a 'traditional angler'. Having been born in the second half of the 20th century and fished for over 40 years, he is attempting to rediscover and recapture the magic and excitement that he experienced when he first began fishing at 10 years old. A vintage fishing tackle enthusiast and restorer, Paul fishes with cane rods, centrepin reels and quill floats and prefers to spend a few hours on a wild stream to modern stocked stillwaters.