STEVE JENKINS
 
C. Jenkins Rod Co.
 
Charlie Jenkins came to building split bamboo rods from a lifetime of work as a machinist and tool maker in the aerospace industry. He started his company in 1960 and later involved his young son Steven in the work. In 1990, Steve decided to not only continue in the business, but to do it on a full time basis giving up his job as a teacher to devote 100% attention to the craft. Today, Charlie and his son Steven, continue to craft rods in the same traditional, practised and time tested manner. These have become prized possessions of their owners.
 Jenkins rods are so cherished, that seldom do pre-owned rods find their way to the market, and when they do, they bring prices equivalent to the best rods from better known makers.
Jenkins rods are intriguing. They have very subtle actions that remind you of the Garrison feel, but at the same time they are somewhat different. Seems they were designed to cast with almost no effort on the part of the caster and they have a smooth medium dry fly action with fine tips and precisely calibrated tapers. They boast a simple beauty and feature a lovely medium to medium dark cane color, offset by Golden Bronze wraps, mortised wood reel seats nickel silver ferrules and hardware. Very pleasing to the eye and very pleasant in the hand, no wonder they are so cherished by their owners. Pictured above from left to right as follows:
The Oven Tempered Signature: Inscribed with the serial number on the guide flat and Jenkins on the top flat, this model is equipped as follows: Six-inch, bullet-shaped grip, bright nickel-silver cap and ring reel seat with mortised Cherry insert. Bright Swiss style ferrules* and quality chrome guides and tops. Windings are a translucent brown color. The rod includes an extra tip, cloth bag and aluminum tube.
*Three piece Signature models are fitted with truncated (shortened) Swiss style ferrules.
 
The Flame Tempered Signature: Inscribed with the serial number on the guide flat and Jenkins on the top flat, this model is equipped as follows: Six-inch, bullet-shaped grip, oxidized nickel-silver cap and ring reel seat with mortised Cherry insert. Oxidized Swiss style ferrules* and quality black chrome guides and tops. Windings are a translucent brown color. The rod includes an extra tip, cloth bag and aluminum tube.
*Three piece Signature models are fitted with truncated (shortened) Swiss style ferrules.
 
The C.W. Jenkins Classic: Inscribed with the serial number on the guide flat, this oven-tempered rod is equipped as follows: Six-inch, bullet-shaped grip and our original Cherry reel seat with formed nickel-silver cap and tapered ring. The Jenkins Rod is engraved in script on the end cap. Oxidized Swiss style ferrules and quality, black chrome guides and tops. The signature and ferrule wraps are translucent brown, tipped with yellow and wine. Guide windings are translucent brown tipped with yellow. The rod includes an extra tip, ferrule plug, cloth bag and aluminum tube.
 
STANDARD LENGTHS AND LINE WEIGHTS
GA70L 7' 0" Light 3/4 Line
GA70 7' 0" 4/5 Line
GA756 7' 6" 4 Line
GA75 7' 6" 4/5 Line
GA79 7'9" 4/5 Line
GA80 8' 0" 4/5 Line
Two line weights are listed as the rods will handle both, depending on the preference of the caster, length of cast, length of leader, wind, etc.
 
2006 PRICING
The Oven Tempered Signature, 2 piece - $1,470.00,
The Flame Tempered Signature, 2 piece - $1,500.00,
The Classic, 2 piece - $1,640.00

Rods not listed on our “Current Inventory” page will require 12 to 15 months to deliver. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your order.  

 

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