Bamboo Days: Memories of an Old Rod Builder

Description

We learn of his adventures as one of the first to cast a fly to steelhead on the rivers of Kamchatka, a trip to the Florida Gulf, a brief stint in Mexico, and most recently, kayaking along the estuaries of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. But Bamboo Days is much more than a book about fishing. It’s Jerry’s warning that many of our cold-water fisheries remain at risk, and his plea to carry on the fight against corporate greed and political corruption that continue to threaten the fish that reside there. In the end, Bamboo Days is an honest account of a life well lived, not for money or fame, but for the simple satisfaction of casting a finely crafted fly rod to a rising trout. - Bob Romano, Author of Return to Rangeley and River Flower

Review
I feel downright lucky… emboldened… grateful that Jerry Kustich wrote this book. For anyone who truly cares about the “why” or “how” of fly fishing, it offers a grasp on the realities and good aspects of the sport we hold dear. Jerry is not only a master bamboo craftsman, he’s also a gifted wordsmith. Moreover, he has a conscience all of us should endeavor to emulate. This is one of the best, most relevant and influential books I’ve read in years.” – Kirk Deeter, Editor and Vice President of Angling, Trout Unlimited

About the Author
After building graphite and cane rods for 22 years, Jerry Kustich teamed up with longtime friend, mentor and renowned bamboo rod master Glenn brackett to found Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges, Montana. Kustich is a craftsman, writer, conservationist, speaker and dedicated angler. In addition to co-authoring the classic Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead with his brother Rick, he has also written five acclaimed books of fly-fishing stories. Jerry's writing has also appeared in numerous publications and websites.