Bamboo Inventory

CLASSIC RODS
CLASSIC BAMBOO RODS CLASSIC BAMBOO ROD LIST. All classic bamboo rods are sold with a 3 day inspection privilege. (See Terms and Conditions). All rods are provided in a cloth bag and aluminum case unless otherwise stated. If after purchase, you need to return a bamboo rod, please do not return it without advising me first. CLASSIC ROD DESCRIPTION CODE: The following order is used in describing each rod listed: 1). Maker’s Name. 2). Length. 3). Rod Model. 4). Number Of Pieces/Number Of Tips. 5). Line Weight. 6). Rod Weight . 7). Rod Action. 8). Type Of Reel Seat. (See Code Below), 9). Color Of Wraps. 10). Type of Finish. 11). Comments. 12). Exact Condition. 13). Price.
REEL SEAT DESCRIPTION CODE: Batt. Standard Orvis walnut down locking seat. S/L or D/L. Screw lock (down locking). Rev. S/L or U/L. Up locking screw lock seat. S/B. Single slide band (cap & ring) seat. C/R or cap & ring. Same as S/B seat. Skeleton. Two sliding bands only. Dual Ring. Same as skeleton seat. N/S. Nickel Silver hardware. Full N/S-S/B. Seat barrel, slide band and hardware are Nickel Silver.	ROD CONDITION CODE: N or New. New merchandise. Never used, first time sold. M-Mint. AS NEW. Never Used. M/R-Mint Restored. Professionally refinished to new condition. N/M-Near Mint. Close to new. Barely used. E-Excellent. Above average condition with light use only. VG-Very Good. Average condition. Shows light to normal use and is ready to take fishing. G-Good. Shows use and routine care. Needs no work to fish. F-Fair. Needs only minor work to fish. P-Poor. Structurally sound. Needs major refinish.
DEPOSITS ON NEW BAMBOO RODS All orders for not-in-stock standard rod models from any of our makers require a $100 non-refundable deposit to confirm. All orders for any sort of custom work or deviation from standard models require a 25% non- refundable deposit to confirm.
13252. ALLCOCK – S. & CO. 7'0". HALCYON TROUT FLY ROD. 2/1. #4. 3 oz. Medium. Cork Aluminum S/B. Green. Varnished. Seldom seen "S. Allcock & Co, Redditch ENG." 7 foot light-line fly rod. The rod has a nice medium action for a DT4 line and will provide hours of fishing delight at little real cost. It remains in excellent original condition and comes in the original labeled heavy canvas cloth bag. No case. E. $325.00 SOLD
13253. ALLCOCK - S & CO. 8'6". MARVEL MODEL. 2/1. #7/8. 5 oz. Medium. Cork Aluminum S/B. Red. Varnished. Seldom seen "S. Allcock & Co, Redditch , ENG." 8-1/2 foot heavy trout/ small-mouth fly rod. The rod has a powerful medium action for a DT7 or WF8 line and is still light enough to provide hours of fishing delight at little real cost. It remains in excellent original condition and comes in the original labeled heavy canvas cloth bag. Plastic case, no cap. E. $100.00 SOLD
12870. ANTIQUE UNMARKED ?? CHUBB. 7'6". Tonkin Bass/Bait Rod. 3/2. Henshall Style Bass Rod. Side Rail S/B Seat. Red t/Gold w/ full Intermediates. Varnished. Early 20th century, Tonkin bamboo Chubb made with a distinctive swelled butt using spliced Cedar interspersed with the bamboo strips. Very unusual construction and really a great looking display rod. Recently professionally restored to outstanding cosmetic condition with all of the correct guides, tops and hardware, as originally fitted. Grip is sheet cork. Richardson guides and tip-tops Side rail Nickel over Brass slide band seat, (a Chubb invention) Restored cloth covered wood form holder. Interesting rod with lots of antique character. M/R. $225.00
12697. ANTIQUE CHUBB ?? UNMARKED Fly Rod. 9'6". 3/1. #5. 5 oz. Slow Wet Fly. Full Brass/Nickel Reel seat. Red w/ Red Intermediate Decorative Wraps. Varnished. Venerable, turn of the century Calcutta classic, made by Thos H. Chubb of Post Mills, Vermont prior to 1900. Built of Calcutta bamboo, the rod is fitted with the trademark Chubb side rail, nickel plated brass, full metal slide band reel seat; a sheet cork grip, floppy flip ring guides, Nickel plated brass ferrules and full intermediate decorative wraps. The rod comes in a fitted cedar formed case and has just been professionally restored to nicer than new condition. All sections are full length and this rod will make a wonderful fishing rod or display piece. M/R. $250.
13255. ANTIQUE - LANDMAN/ CONROY. 7'0". BAIT & CASTING ROD. 3/2. 1/2 to 3/4 oz baits. Full N/S S/B. Red w/ full Red intermediates. Varnished. This rod was built in Brooklyn NY between 1900 and 1910. The Full German Silver reel seat is of seamed construction. The grip is of very narrow 1/8" cork rings. The rod has Agate Guides throughout including a pair of Agate Stirrup-style tip-tops. The reel seat is stamped "THOS. J. CONROY, NY, MAKER" with the initials "E.C.C." engraved in script. This is a high quality rod from the golden era with all of the earmarks of John Landman, well known as Conroy's primary builder. The rod has just undergone a professional restoration, by one of this country's best restorers, is totally fresh and brand new looking. With more than 100 close intermediate wraps done in the English style, this rod just screams "vintage" in every way possible. Mate it to a tiny all metal casting multiplier and you will have it all together. Comes in the original green felt covered wooden rod form holder with cloth outer bag, (not original). M/R. $395.00
13127. ANTIQUE ISAAK WALTON ?? UNSTAMPED by U.S. Net & Twine. 8'3". TROUT ROD. 3/2. 5/6. 4.5 oz. Medium. Full N/S S/B. Chinese Red w/ Full Red Intermediates. Varnished. Circa 1910. A full N/S sculpted slide band reel seat unique to the Issak Walton model rods made by U.S. Net & Twine. More than just a companion piece to the related Kosmic fly rods, these were a higher grade rod sold out of NYC by Herb Frost and distributed by many of the old and famous retail establishments both in New England and the Mid West. Six-strip ROUNDED CANE construction is a competitive acknowledgement of the popularity of wooden rods prevalent at the time. Has a lovely swelled butt, high grade sculpted reel seat, high grade drawn ferrules, reverse English snakes and comes in the original felt covered wooden rod form with a replacement outer bag. The form is complimented by brass studs and turned hard rubber end caps,. all first class trimmings in the earliest part of the 20th century. Just professionally restored to new condition with over 100 close intermediate wraps and new tip-tops. The original reverse English stripper guide was replaced with a Red Agate stripper to accommodate today's fly lines and allow present day fishing use.. Everything else on this magnificent vintage rod is the original hardware. Given an impeccable varnish finish and graced with a delightful medium rod action, this rod is ready to enjoy on your favorite trout stream with a DT5 line. It boasts a lovely medium action that will prove a great fishing rod for light line use or a unique, rare and magnificent addition to any significant rod collection, or both. M/R. 1300.00
13096. ANTIQUE BRISTOL STEEL FLY ROD. 9'0". HOMOCO. TELESCOPING. This rod was bought in 1928 and gifted to Roy D. Chapin by his family. It was his very first rod. It obviously got a lot of use and remains in only fair condition. Roy Dikeman Chapin, Jr. (1915 - August 5, 2001) was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Motors Corporation (AMC). Chapin's father, Roy D. Chapin Sr., was one of the co-founders of the Hudson Motor Car Company. Hudson later merged with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation in 1954 to form American Motors. Chapin received his degree in Business Administration from Yale University in 1937 and began his automotive career as an experimental engineer for Hudson in 1938. He was an avid fly fisherman from his early years and this, his first rod at 13 years is historically important. From the Roy D. Chapin Collection. F. 125.00.
12648. CHUBB ?? UNMARKED. 7'6”. Antique Lancewood Trolling Rod. 3/2. Full Metal S/B. Varnished. This round Lancewood lake trout and salt water trolling rod has been professionally restored to as new condition while preserving all of its completely original components. This includes the original ridged wooden grip. the seamless, up-locking Nickel plated slide band seat with the Chubb trade mark side rails. seamless, waisted, drawn, spike ferrules with ferrule plugs and friction fit double tunnel type guides. All the hardware and rod sections are completely original and are the correct length. The tip tops are stirrup type tops and there are two different strength tips, a light and a heavy for either trolling or bottom fishing use. Seldom does a display rod over 100 years old come by in this kind of “makes you proud to show it” condition. An outstanding display piece that has been treated to a custom fitted cloth rod bag and is housed in a HERTER'S heavy aluminum rod case with rubber end caps from the 1950's. All this needs to become an attention getting display focal point is to hang a big, old Pflueger Sal Trout or Meisselbach wire line trolling reel or Indiana Reel on the seat and proudly show it off. M/R. $295.00
13163. BEASLEY – JIM. 8'0". MODEL 50DF. 3/2. #5. 4.3 oz. Medium/Fast Butternut S/B. Antique Gold. Varnished. Jim Beasley is a retired Methodist minister from Crossville, TN near Nashville, who handcrafts exceptionally well made and handsome bamboo fly rods. His cane work and finish work is first rate with the node treatment done right and the virtually invisible glue lines as they should be. The wrap and varnish work is excellent. The rod tapers and actions are often duplications of some of the best performing classic cane rods and so, leave nothing to be desired for fishing use. Such a rod is this magnificent reproduction of the Leonard Model 50DF Tournament rod. This rod is a beautifully smooth and easy to cast delight with a DT5 line. It throws a nice, easy and deliberate loop. This rod just came back from Wes Cooper's shop where the mid was returned to full length with a scarf repair and mid female ferrule reset and the rod in now in 100% fishing condition. This rod was a favorite of Country Music Artist, Dan Seals, whose recent passing leaves us all a bit poorer. Comes with a provenance letter from Andi Seals, Dan's Wife, attesting to his ownership. The rod was broken in a car trunk accident and is now rightfully restored to service. Complete with cloth bag and aluminum tube. E $850.00.
13227. CALVIELLO - MARCELO. 6'8". CF684BP BI-POWER SERIES (Dry Fly Action). 2/2. #4. 2.5 oz. Fast Dry Fly. Cork U/L S/L. Scarlet t/ Black. Varnished. Marcelo's rods are immediately impressive when you notice the lack of metal ferrules joining the rod sections. Designing rods using the Bamboo on Bamboo system helps reduce the "dead spot" often found in rods that are conventionally ferruled, allowing for a smoother power transfer when casting. But what truly impresses is the performance of the rods based on taper designs that allow for accurate fly placement, easy smooth casts, impressive feel and delightful balance. As if that were not enough Marcelo rounds everything off with impeccable finish work and attention to detail, lovely rod fittings and beautiful brass work on his rod cases. Chosen wisely and with our guidance, there are NO DISAPPOINTMENTS with a Calviello rod. There are a myriad of aesthetic and cosmetic choices when ordering, but every Calviello rod is guaranteed to please. (Bamboo on Bamboo Ferrule System). Marcelo's own unique tapers and the BOBFS give his magnificent rods an increased power transfer, since the action is uninterrupted from the grip to the tip. From the single tip rods of the SSS series at $1700 to the mind-blowing creations of the Special Edition series at $3500, there is a Calviello rod that will fit your style, taste and budget. BRAND NEW. $2400.00.
13229. CALVIELLO - MARCELO. 8'0". CF804. TRADITIONAL FLAMED SERIES. 2/2. #4. 3.5 oz. Medium/Fast. Cork Slide Band Seat. Scarlet t/ Black. Varnished. Marcelo's rods are immediately impressive when you notice the lack of metal ferrules joining the rod sections. Designing rods using the Bamboo on Bamboo system helps reduce the "dead spot" often found in rods that are conventionally ferruled, allowing for a smoother power transfer when casting. But what truly impresses is the performance of the rods based on taper designs that allow for accurate fly placement, easy smooth casts, impressive feel and delightful balance. As if that were not enough Marcelo rounds everything off with impeccable finish work and attention to detail, lovely rod fittings and beautiful brass work on his rod cases. Chosen wisely and with our guidance, there are NO DISAPPOINTMENTS with a Calviello rod. There are a myriad of aesthetic and cosmetic choices when ordering, but every Calviello rod is guaranteed to please. (Bamboo on Bamboo Ferrule System). Marcelo's own unique tapers and the BOBFS give his magnificent rods an increased power transfer, since the action is uninterrupted from the grip to the tip. From the single tip rods of the SSS series at $1700 to the mind-blowing creations of the Special Edition series at $3500, there is a Calviello rod that will fit your style, taste and budget. BRAND NEW. $1700.00.
13239. CARPENTER - W. E. 7'6". SPECIAL. 2//2. #4/5. 3.8 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Mahogany N/S S/B. Brown. Varnished. One of the finest contemporary rods you can own. An exceptionally high level of rod building skill is demonstrated in every Carpenter rod. The case label reads "Special - No. 2, 2001 - 7-1/2' -2/2- #.5." in Walt's cursive writing. Built to order by Walt for a customer who waited three years for delivery. This F. E .Thomas - like creation shows very pretty straw toned bamboo with a beautiful, Bright Nickel Silver light Mahogany filled, down-locking S/B reel seat design unique to Carpenter rods and fitted with a graceful Cigar Grip. The Agate Stripper and Thomas style reverse twist snakes and back-strap tip-tops round out the F.E Thomas treatment. Very smooth Medium/Fast Dry Fly action for a DT4 or WF5 line. A pure delight with smaller trout dry flies. Complete with the original bag and labeled brass capped rod case. This rod is in as virtually new condition having seen almost no apparent use. Walt is a master of the Catskill school of rod building and one of the very few direct descendants of the original Masters still practicing today. This rod says it all. N/M. $3200.00 SOLD
12494. CIEMIEGA - TOM. 6'9”. Model 695. 2/2. #4/5. 3.3 oz. Fast Parabolic. Burled Maple N/S U/L S/B. Bronze. Varnished. This lightly Flamed rod and has a fast, powerful dry fly action for a DT4 or WF5 line. It is capable of pin-point accuracy at 60 feet if required, but fishes like a dream at normal distances. Somewhat reminiscent of the Perfectionist, it feels real good in the hand and has a power reserve that belies its light weight. The snakes are black, the ferrules are oxidized Super Z style and the grip is a standard Cigar shape. The reel seat is an Up or Down locking mortised slide band seat with bright hardware over a beautiful piece of Burled Red Maple. The finish is lovely and the rod will make its owner proud. Back in the 1950's Tom spent a part of his teens working in and generally hanging around Paul Young's rod shop in Detroit. Those years of direct contact with both Paul and Bob Summers left and indelible mark on a young man who has since become an accomplished craftsman and has now come full circle and is offering his own Young influenced rods to bamboo aficionados. Tom's personal fly casting and fishing experience over the past 45 years has also strongly influenced his development of taper modifications loosely based on the designs of Paul himself. Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1400.00.
13124. CIEMIEGA - TOM. 7'2". MODEL 725. 2/2. #5. 4.0 oz. Fast Parabolic. Burled Walnut N/S S/B. Bronze t/Black. Varnished. This lightly Flamed. Swelled Butt rod has a Parabolic action that is powerful and fast, much like the PY Driggs rod it emulates. It loads well in-close with a DT 5 and fishes beautifully with smaller flies and fine tippets, but is capable of pin-point accuracy up to 60 feet if required. It truly casts like a dream. Reminiscent of the delightful Young Driggs, it is even more delicate, feels real good in the hand and has a power reserve that belies its light weight. The snakes are black, the ferrules are oxidized Super Z style and the grip is a standard Cigar shape. The reel seat is a down locking mortised slide band seat with bright hardware over a beautiful piece of hand selected Burled Walnut. The finish is lovely and the rod will make its owner proud. Back in the 1950's Tom spent his teenage years working in, tying flies at and generally hanging around Paul Young's rod shop and store in Detroit. Those years of direct contact with both Paul and Bob Summers left and indelible mark on a young man who became an accomplished craftsman and has now come full circle and is offering his own well designed rods to bamboo aficionados. Tom's personal fly casting and fishing experience over the past 45 years has also favorably influenced his development of taper modifications loosely based on the designs of Paul himself. These rods are fishing and casting machines. Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 1400.00
. 13101. CONSTABLE. 6'0"/6'9". R. H. WOODS DUAL. 2/1. 4. 2.75 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Cork S/B. Lt Bronze t/Emerald. Varnished. Imported and popularized by Angler's Mail of Cleveland. Unique rod made by Cliff Constable of Bromley, England circa the mid 70's. Features TWO BUTT sections of different length to give a Fast parabolic action 6 footer AND a Medium/Fast parabolic action 6'9" rod by just switching the tip. This rod does a great job with either butt thanks to the staggered ferrule design and casts a DT4 line really well. Appears to have seen little use. Completely original with special cloth bag and aluminum case. From the Roy D. Chapin, Jr. collection. N/M. 795.00.
13253. CRITCHFIELD, WILLIAM. 6'3". TROUT. 2/2. #2/3. 2-3/4 oz. Slow. Cork N/S S/B. Lemon/ Black. Varnished. Delightful, little Brookie rod, made by Minnesota rod builder, Bill Critchfield. This clean-looking, Blond colored rod has a super- delicate action for a DT2 or WF3 line. Fitted with a comfortable half-wells grip and lightweight cork seat with oxidized hardware and ferrules and an agate stripper. Fine-tipped action casts well in-close and will be an absolute blast in headwater streams. Appears unused. In the original cloth bag and brass capped case. Really good buy here. M. $625.00.
13031. DIVINE - FRED. 8'0". ANTIQUE LANCEWOOD TROLLING & BASS ROD. 3/2. Full Metal S/B. Varnished. This round Lancewood trolling, bass and bait rod has been professionally restored to as new condition while preserving all of its completely original components. This includes the original Rattan Grips, seamless, waisted, and knurled, drawn N/S ferrules and the two Ring casting guides. All the hardware and rod sections are completely original and are the correct length. The tip tops are stirrup type tops. The rod is also fitted with a unique slide band reel seat 4patented by Divine with a grooved slide band that runs on a ridged rail in the reel seat. It is stamped Dec 1, 1885".which is US. Patent Number 331,380. Seldom does a display rod over 100 years old come by in this kind of makes you proud to show it" condition. An outstanding display piece. The mid and both tips are housed in a stained Cedar wood form. The form and the butt section are both housed in a heavy outer cloth sack. M/R. $225.00
13207. DIVINE - FRED. 8'6". TROUT ROD. 3/2. #6. 4.85 oz. Medium /Fast Action. Cherrywood N/S Slide Band. Red t/Black w/Red Intermediates. Varnished. This magnificent, fully and correctly restored Divine rod is a perfect example of the famed "Best Quality Divine Rod" as produced circa the late teen's of the last century. It has a distinctive swelled butt, hand cut, 1/2 inch cork rings, welted and drawn N/S ferrules, a bronzed snake stripper in common use at that time. Graced with a wonderful medium/fast action, incredibly fishable and crying for exercise with a DT6 fly line. The rod is also fitted with the trademark Cherry Wood mortised reel seat with elongated butt cap, decorative knurling and is stamped with the serial # R4352. This basically original rod has just completed a perfect restoration by one of the finest restoration artists in this country. The varnish sparkles, attesting to a time when rods of this caliber were only enjoyed by the wealthiest fishermen. Now you can own a classic masterpiece and best of all, you can fish the rod if you are of a mind to. This is a lovely, old, sound, full length and complete Classic Divine with impressive craftsmanship and a design that is truly timeless. Comes in the original labeled heavy canvas outer sack with an aluminum tip tube housing both tips and a labeled cloth tip bag. Anyone who suggests that the upscale Divine models were no competition for the Leonard rods of the day needs to stop embarrassing himself. M/R. $795.00.
13108. DUCK - DOUGLAS J. - GARRISON TAPER. 7'0". NO. 2127. 2/2. #4. 3. 1 oz. Medium/. Birdseye Maple/Cork N/S S/B. Clear Honey Lemon. Varnished. Douglas Duck was a noted high quality Texas rod maker who passed away several years ago. This rod is marked "D.J. Duck Maker - 201E, 7' - 4, No. 2127" on the rod shaft. Doug's Garrison replicas are truly top-notch rods with much of the charisma found in the originals. They have become quite collectible, but still just don't cost as much. and are a lot more amenable to being fished on a regular basis, than are the "too valuable to fish" rods they so beautifully emulate. This rod is a dead-on facsimile in both action and appearance. A beautifully finished rod with a light Birds Eye Maple and cork reel seat, bright Nickel Silver cap & ring hardware, Super-Z style ferrules and two-up node construction. Doug's excellent wrap, finish and detail work highlight and compliment the Cognac color of the bamboo. This delightful handful boasts a deep working action with fine tips, (as did the original) for a DT4 line. Comes with cloth bag and brass cap aluminum case. Barely used. N/M. 1850.00.
13187. DUCK - DOUGLAS J. - GILLUM TAPER. 7'6". No. 2033. 2/2. #4/5. 3.75 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut D/L S/L. Brown. Varnished. Douglas Duck was a noted Texas builder of high quality rods who passed away several years ago. This rod is marked "D.J. Duck Maker - 765 HSG. - 71/2'' - 5, No. 2033" on the rod shaft. Doug's Gillum replicas are top-notch rods with much of the charisma found in the originals. They have become quite collectible, but still just don't cost as much; and are a lot more amenable to being fished on a regular basis, than are the "too valuable to fish" rods they so beautifully emulate. This rod is a dead-on facsimile in both action and appearance. A beautifully finished rod with flamed cane, a dark Walnut reel seat, bright Screw lock hardware, Super-Z style ferrules and two-up node construction. Doug's excellent wrap, finish and detail work highlight and compliment the even-toned flamed color of the bamboo This delightful handful boasts a fast tip action with fine tips, (as did the original) for a DT4 or WF5 line. Comes with cloth bag and brass cap aluminum case. Barely used. N/M. $1850.00.
13203. DUCK - DOUGLAS J. 9'0". No. 1955. 3/2. #9/10. 6.0 oz. Medium/Fast. Zebrawood U/L N/S. Clear Lemon t/ Red. Varnished. Douglas Duck was a noted Texas builder of high quality rods who passed away several years ago. This rod is marked "D.J. Duck Maker - 909 - 9'0" - DT9F -1955" on the rod shaft. This rod was made for Doug's brother-in-law for use as a salmon and heavy bass rod. Doug's rods have become quite collectible. A beautifully finished rod with even-toned Straw Color Bamboo, a Zebrawood reel seat, bright Screw lock hardware, bright ferrules and staggered node construction. Doug's excellent wrap, finish and detail work highlight and compliment the even-toned color of the bamboo. This delightful handful boasts a strong action to power out bushy flies. Nearly all of Doug's rods were lighter trout rods and this one is a radical departure from what he normally built, but after all, it was for family. Comes with cloth bag and aluminum case. Barely used. N/M. $995.00.
13204. DUCK - DOUGLAS J. 9'0". No. 1947. 3/2. #6/7. 5.25 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut D/L S/L. Golden Brown. Varnished. Douglas Duck was a noted Texas builder of high quality rods who passed away several years ago. This rod is marked "D.J. Duck Maker - 9-7-1947" on the rod shaft. This rod wad made for Doug's brother-in-law and is initialed "W.W.D" on the butt shaft. Doug's rods have become quite collectible, but still just don't cost as much; and are a lot more amenable to being fished on a regular basis, than are the "too valuable to fish" rods they so beautifully emulate. This rod was built for trout and light bass use. A beautifully finished rod with lightly flamed cane, a dark Walnut reel seat, bright Screw lock hardware, Super-Z style ferrules and staggered node construction. Doug's excellent wrap, finish and detail work highlight and compliment the even-toned flamed color of the bamboo. This delightful handful boasts a fast tip action with fine tips, (as did the original) for a DT6 or WF7 line. One of the tips is 5" short but easily scarf repaired by Wes Cooper for under $100. Comes with cloth bag and aluminum case. Barely used. N/M. $950.00.
13250. EDEN CANE. 7'0". SPECIAL MODEL 704-2. 2/2. #4. 2.8 oz. Medium/Fast. Kurly Koa U&D/L N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Brown. Varnished. NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All the weak bamboo nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. With these weak spots joint scarfed out of the blank and replaced by an additional 18% solid bamboo power fiber, the results are nothing short of amazing! Since rods made without nodes are inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, taper designs were evolved to take full advantage of this lighter blank-to-line size ratio. The results of all this labor intensive effort have become legend. Eden Cane rods simply outperform conventionally built rods, period! This first of the 2010 rods is of dark Cognac color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan t/Brown wraps and full Premium Grade Cork in the grip offset by two decorative strips of bamboo inlaid into the grip, a SPECIAL EC trademark feature. The reel seat is of Kurly Koa and has the unique design feature of a slide band arrangement that allows you to mount the reel in either an up or down-locking position to fine tune the in-hand balance of the rod. The signature wrap is a unique single thread spiral wrap, done to call attention to the unique single thread wrap tippings in the center of each guide wrap! The observer cannot help notice the attention to detail lavished on every Eden Cane rod. The wraps and varnish sparkle and are about perfect. The overall aesthetic of this rod is masterful understatement. The stripper is Agatine with Snake Brand snake guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware which features another exclusive Eden cane original trademark feature, namely the Up AND Down locking Cap & Ring seat that carries the EC logo engraved in the Butt cap. This unique seat design allows for the reel placement position to be changed to suit your casting style. The swelled butt is offset at the grip by an oxidized N/S nose check which brackets the magnificent Premium Grade cork Standard Cigar grip, embellished by two distinctive inlaid bamboo strips and finished off at the rear with a matching ring of the Kurly Koa reel seat wood., unique to this Special Model rod. Details abound everywhere, and include "mirror image" tips that are dot-marked 1 & 2. The taper of this rod is designed to produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate casting action equally suited to wet or dry fly applications. It is built to place a DT4 or TT4 line wherever you want it, with no effort on your part. It does that, easily, yet somehow it retains the ability to present the fly softly and with grace, and protect ultra fine tippets, a lovely combination. Provided in a cloth rod bag and a first quality true Brass-appointed Black Aluminum rod case carrying the Freestone, (EC's parent Co.) label. Eden Cane rods remain the epitome of the bamboo rod art, perform beyond expectations and consistently re-enforce the adage that "quality never disappoints". BRAND NEW. $3950.00
13179. EDEN CANE. 7'3". MODEL 7310-15E. 3/2. #4. 3.7 oz.. Medium/Fast. Eucalyptus Burl U/L N/S S/B. Cinnamon T/Brown. Varnished. NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All the nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. The results are nothing short of amazing. This rod is of Medium Caramel bamboo color with translucent Cinnamon color wraps and a marbleized, Medium Brown, Burled Eucalyptus wood in the seat. The overall aesthetic of this rod is of understated contrast and is very tastefully done. The stripper is red Agatine with chrome snakes. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are bright as is the N/S seat hardware featuring an up-locking single slide band seat. The winding check at the nose of the Western Cigar grip is of the same wood as the reel seat. The action of this most handsome rod is patterned after a set of Garrison tapers, and is designed to gently ease out the fly with softness and grace, yet punch a DT4 or WF5 line into a breeze. In the early trademark Cordura covered hard case with a partitioned cloth liner/rod bag. Barely and carefully used. N/M. $3250.00.
13104. EDEN CANE. 8'6". SBS MODEL 8619-12 SALMON/BASS/STEELHEAD. 3/2. #8. 5.9 oz. Medium/Fast. Maple Burl U/L N/S S/L. Honey Translucent t/Cinnamon. Varnished. Steelhead Killer, Now built only to custom order. This rod model had been long awaited as it went through the design and testing process. Some pretty fussy outdoor writers and fly fishing authors were involved in this rod's creation and testing. The rod has been tested by fire and has stood up to all manner of hard use with remarkable results. It has handled a lot of large and very hard fighting Bass and Steehead and Salmon and never once faltered in almost two years of brutal testing. A compliment to the perfectly designed and tweaked tapers that cast a WF8 beyond perfection and have the power to handle big fish with ease. A beautiful Blond colored bamboo rod with honey lemon translucent wraps and a gorgeous marbleized Honey Burled Maple wood reel seat. The stripper is Clear Agatine with hard chrome snakes. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are bright as is the N/S seat hardware featuring an up-locking, mortised screw lock seat on a striking piece of burled Impregnated Maple. The Western style Cigar grip features a front winding check at the nose of Nickel Silver bringing a superb finishing touch to a modern masterpiece. NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All offending nodes are removed in construction of every Eden Cane rod. The results are nothing short of amazing. The action of this exciting rod is one of the smoothest I've ever cast in a heavyweight cane rod. It is designed to punch a WF8 line and a big, wind resistant fly into a breeze, yet, it is beautifully balanced and does not hammer the caster. This rod seems tailor made for the Triangle Taper 8 Line and Canadian, Icelandic and Russian salmon rivers. In cloth rod bag and custom made hard leather rod case by Arne Mason Unused. M. 3450.00.
13149. EDWARDS - E.W. & SONS. 7'11". Edwards Special. 3/2. #5/6. 4.25 oz. Fast. Walnut. S/L. Brown. Varnished. This E.W. Edwards & Sons rod was made Circa 1935-40 in Connecticut. It is a classic example of the very desirable, "Golden Years", quality-built Edwards rods and remains in clean, basically original condition. The inscription "Edwards Special" is written in script on the shaft in White ink. All the guides including the red agate stripper and the silk wraps are in fine condition and are original. The original varnish remains, but has been given a recent overcoat to freshen it up. The stripper wrap and the two male ferrule wraps are redone, as well. One tip has had a short section scarfed in at the tip to extend it to original full length and taper. The cloth bag and the aluminum rod case are both original. The "Special" part of this rod is the fact that it was custom built with a Fast dry fly action for a DT5/WF6 line. The tip-tops are new replacements. The action of this rod is faster and quite smooth and lovely with the fine dry fly tips. It is delicate enough to protect fine tippets and gives the rod more universal capabilities. Edward's medium cane color is extraordinarily handsome and nicely complimented by the medium brown color wraps. An unusual Edwards in sound, ready to fish, condition. E. $1250.00.
13056 . FARLOW - SHARPE KIT ROD. 8'3". PARABOLIC. 2/1. #6. 5.3 oz. Fast Parabolic. Walnut rev S/L w/ perm 1" butt. Red. Impregnated. The action of this rod model is just like the famed Charles Ritz "Fario Club" model which did more to popularize the "Full Parabolic" action in the U.S. than any other. Blank made by Farlow/Sharpe of Scotland with a Staggered Ferrule design that has a full working, powerful parabolic action and throws a #6 line a long way. The classic Wells style grip and up lock seat work well together. Comes in a cloth bag and brass-capped aluminum tube. If you are looking for a powerhouse trout or bass rod for small money that performs well, here it is. E. $385.00.
13233. GRANGER - WRIGHT & MCGILL. 8'6". ARISTOCRAT MODEL 8642. 3/2. #5/6. 4-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast. N/S reverse S/L. Bronze Brown t/Black. Varnished. The Aristocrat Model was one of Granger's most desirable rods. This rod remains in excellent original condition throughout with only a small varnish chip touch-up on the mid section to detract from tip-top original condition. It has seen little use and remains in outstanding fishing condition. All sections are full length. It is straight, tight and unmolested with nearly perfect varnish. Original cloth bag and original labeled Granger aluminum case. This is a delightful trout action rod for a DT5 or WF6 line that is becoming impossible to find now, especially in whole, nearly perfect, excellent plus, ready to go fishing condition. E. $950.00
13020. HARDY. 8'0". The Fairchild Rod. 3/1. #5. 3-7/8 oz. .Medium. Cork Universal S/B. Green w/full Intermediates. Varnished. This wonderful Hardy trout rod built in 1938 clearly demonstrates the level of craftsmanship that Hardy was famous for. The rod has has a single tip and although there is a second tip with the rod, it does not match. Curiously, the ferrule fits and matches, so you are all set if you choose to have another tip made for the rod. (It is worth doing!) White Agate tip-top and matching Agate stripper. Reverse English snakes and Walnut ferrule plugs round out the detailed touches of this easy-casting, true medium action fly rod. The full English intermediate wraps really set this rod off from the routine bamboo look. The rod remains in excellent original condition throughout, in the original cloth rod bag and a pre-war small diameter Hardy Aluminum rod case. Fitted with a cigar grip and all cork slide band seat to take any size reel foot. It is sweet with a DT5 line and will prove to be a joy to fish. E. $795.00
13198. HARDY. 8'0". THE PERFECTION. 2/1. #6. 4.6 oz. Medium. Bakelite reverse S/L. Red w/Red Intermediates. Varnished. Made in 1959 and fitted with Hardy's unique "twist-lock" ferrules Butt cap is finished off with a rubber knob. Fitted with perfect circle guides throughout. Rod is tight and sound. The varnish is in excellent condition, ready to go fishing. Needs no work. Lots of power for long reach with a WF6 line. Comes in the original bag with ferrule plug No Case. E. 495.00.
13238. HARDY. 8'0”. C. C. DE FRANCE MODEL. 2/1. #5/6. 4-1/4 oz. Fast. Cork S/B. Gold w/ Gold Intermediates. Varnished. Ultra scarce size and configuration in this classic Hardy C. C. De France model made in 1958. Most of the rods in this model series were made in two piece design and are considered one of the best casting performers of all the Hardy rod models. Maybe because of the incredibly smooth and refined authority with which it casts a DT5 of WF6 line? Lovely to look at with its gold wraps and intermediates, oxidized N/S ferrules with Walnut ferrule plug, plus the agate stripper guide, agate tip-tops and reverse twist snake guides. Comfortably fish-able with its cigar grip and cork slide band seat. Very lightly fished and well cared for with the original Hardy tie style rod bag and hanging tag, plus a seldom seen, Hardy labeled, aluminum rod case. A very collectible and complete, excellent Original Condition Hardy that is a pleasure to cast with, and sure to continue to appreciate in value. E. $850.00
13243. HEDDON. 8'6". MODEL 10 BLUE WATERS. 3/2. #6. 4-1/2 oz. Med/Fast. White Tenite N/S S/L. Red/Black Jasper. Varnished. This rod is in factory original condition throughout and is still in superb cosmetic condition. The rod is straight with good ferrules and the finish and wraps remain in excellent condition. All else is original too, including the correctly labeled rod case and cloth rod bag complete with factory ID tag. The original cork is excellent. All sections are full length. This is one of the famed #2 ferrule sized 8-1/2 footers that is so sweet with a DT6,line. Ready for years of enjoyable use. Just add water. E. $350.00 SOLD
13164. JACOBSSON ROD CO. 7'0". TROUT. 2/2. #4. 3-3/4 oz. Medium/ Fast. Maple Reverse N/S S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Nicely made, hand planed rod from Wisconsin rod builder J. J. Pippel. This rod feels very light in the hand thanks to the Maple & Nickel Silver reel seat that places all the weight into the hand and balances the rod beautifully. It casts a DT4 line with a soft , delicate medium action. The Cane color is Blonde and the varnish work is clean and very handsome with a hand rubbed satin finish. This is a very well built rod with an excellent action at a very reasonable price and would make a perfect light action dry fly rod. Provided in a cloth bag and Brass capped rod case. Unfished with the original plastic on the grip. As New. M. $800.00.
13112. LACEY - GARY. 7'2". ROYAL "L". 2/2. #3/4. 3.1 oz. Medium/Fast. Mahogany N/S S/B. Translucent Antique Olive. Varnished. There are a very small number of contemporary rod makers active today, whose work is simply the finest extant. Georgia Master builder, Gary Lacey creates a rod worthy of inclusion in that elite group. Gary's rods are just as darned close to perfect as any you've ever seen and this is one of his latest efforts. It has sparkle to take your breath away and a "WOW" factor that will make you forget to inhale. Incredible attention to details abound everywhere: from the rich looking, dark-toned, flamed cane color given life by an impeccable varnish finish, to the perfectly executed thread wraps, to the hand-made Nickel Silver ferrules, to the lovely Mahogany wood filler, offset by the richly blued Nickel Silver seat parts and hardware, to the hand-crafted, F. E. Thomas style combination front winding check and fly keeper, to the intricate and detailed signature wraps, to the delicately engraved maker's signature on the butt cap. All of the guides are hand-made by Gary in the English reverse configuration of specially treated Stainless Steel wire that looks like antique bronzed guides, but won't rust or wear and discolor as quickly. Even the special Olive Agate stripping guide is totally hand made to compliment incredible detail that comes across as a complete understatement of beauty. If workmanship speaks for itself, then this rod simply says it all. What it does with a DT3 or WF4 line will thrill you no end. In a hand sewn cloth bag and brass capped rod case. BRAND NEW. 3200.00.
13121. LANCASTER - R. W. 6'3". BAETIS. 2/2. #3/4. 2.25 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Shaped Cork Dual Ring. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster offers a quality made rod with an attractive appearance and a magnificent rod action for a reasonable price. That clearly makes his product a winner in our book. This rod has a strong similarity to the Paul Young Midge, in length, line weight, appearance and casting feel. Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Matte varnish finish. Cigar Grip. Cork seat with Bronze Aluminum hardware. Your chance to have the sharp, crisp and satisfying dry fly action of a finely tuned Semi-parabolic taper without paying Classic rod money for it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 850.00
13045. LANCASTER - R. W. 7'2". SAVAGE RIVER. 2/2. #4/5. 3.25 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Tiger Maple C/R. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster offers a quality built, nicely made rod with an attractive Young-like appearance and a magnificent rod action for a reasonable price. That clearly makes his product a winner in our book. This rod has a definite similarity to the Paul Young Driggs model, in length and appearance, but it is at least a full line size lighter and and has a much more pleasant feel. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Half-Wells Grip. Burled Maple seat mortised for reel foot with Black anodized cap and ring. This rod is smooth and delicate, yet fast enough to be precisely accurate. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00.
13110. LANCASTER - R.W. 7'6". FALLING SPRINGS. 2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Mortised Cork Aluminum S/B. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Figured Tiger Maple seat with a bright screw lock. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 850.00.
13122. LANCASTER - R. W. 7'6". FALLING SPRINGS. 2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple N/S D/L S/B. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Highly6 Figured Burled Maple seat with a bright Cap & Ring. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 850.00
13176. LANCASTER – R.W. 7'6 ". FALLING SPRINGS. 2/2. #4/5. 3.5 oz.. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple N/S D/L S/B. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist Model, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Highly Figured Burled Maple seat with a bright Cap & Ring. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00
13205. LANCASTER - R. W. 7'6". BIGHORN RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.25 oz. Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple D/L S/B. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster offers a nicely made rod with an attractive Young-like appearance and a magnificent rod action for a reasonable price. That makes his product a clear winner in our book. This rod model bears a certain similarity to the Young Para 15, in power and appearance, but it seems to feel slightly faster and not as full working, nicer, in fact. Handles a DT5 line with complete authority. For even better distance, this rod can easily throw a WF6. Flamed cane. Half-Wells Grip. Highly figured Burled Maple down-locking seat with a black Slide Band. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00.
13211. LANCASTER - R. W. 8'0". BOW RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.45 oz. Medium/Fast Semi-Parabolic. Amboyna D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the semi- parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. He has taken that full feeling action to a higher casting plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster rods offer an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That makes his fine product a clear winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the fabled Para 15, in length and appearance. It seems to feel equally as powerful and handles a DT5 line with complete authority. For more distance, you might be inclined to throw a WF6 line instead. Cast it with a TT6 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you, but seems to "come alive" with a TT6 Triangle Taper. Well balanced and responsive, you will love this rod with bigger flies and on breezy days. Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickle Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Sparkling varnish Finish. Half Wells Grip. Amboyna wood seat with a down-locking screw lock. With labeled cloth bag, rod pads and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00.
13246. LEONARD - MAXWELL STYLE. 7'0". MODEL 48-4. 3/2. #4. 3.2 oz. Medium Fast. Curly Maple D/L S/B. Translucent Tan. Varnished. Made in 1983 under the Tom Maxwell influence at Leonard. This rod was designed and built with the faster action akin to the original model 48H Leonard rod. It is one of the nicer casting short rods for a DTF4 line you'll ever hold. It is marked with the serial number 83146. The rod finish is impeccable. Everything is in virtually new condition showing practically no real use. Short Maxwell influenced Leonards are very scarce and difficult to find in nearly perfect condition. With cloth bag and aluminum case. N/M. $2650.00 SOLD
13240. LEONARD. 8'0". MODEL 50DF-6. 3/2. 6. 4-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Curly Maple rev S/L. Honey Lemon. Varnished. Made in 1979 by Tom Maxwell, this rod remains in nearly mint original condition. Originally built for a WF6 line the rod also casts beautifully with a DT5 and offers a medium/fast dry fly action with that line size. The rod finish is impeccable. Serial # is 176 in Maxwell's hand. Everything is in near new condition. Maxwell Leonards are very scarce and almost impossible to find at this condition level. N/M. $2850.00 SOLD
13245. LEONARD - MAXWELL STYLE. 8'0". MODEL 50-4 HUNT PATTERN. 3/2. #4/5. 3.85 oz. Medium Fast. Curly Maple D/L S/B. Translucent Red. Varnished. Made in 1981 under the Tom Maxwell influence at Leonard. This rod was designed and built with the faster action akin to the original model 50DF Leonard rod. It is one of the nicer casting short rods for a DTF4/WF5 line you'll ever hold. It is marked with the serial number 81236. The rod finish is impeccable. Everything is in virtually new condition showing practically no real use. Maxwell influenced HUNT Pattern Leonards are very scarce and difficult to find in nearly perfect condition. With cloth bag and aluminum case. N/M. $2850.00 SOLD
13161. LEONARD. 8'0". MODEL 50DF. 3/2. #5. 4.1/4 oz. Medium. Butternut N/S S/L. Leonard Antique Gold. Varnished. Lightweight, and super smooth, early 1950's, Tan wrapped, highest grade Leonard rod with a very smooth and deliberate medium/ action for a DTF5 line. This is an especially elusive Leonard model that is highly collectible and remains most desirable as a fishing tool. Standard Cigar Grip. Bright screw lock seat with Butternut filler, bright ferrules and finished out in a classic Leonard 50's Pattern cosmetic, which is original to this rod. It even features reverse twist English guides, still in use at that time. This incredible Leonard was owned and never used by Country Music Artist, Dan Seals, whose recent passing leaves us all a bit poorer. Comes with a provenance letter from from Andi Seals, Dan's Wife, attesting to his ownership. Steve Blake totally restored this rod to exacting factory specs some years ago, and Dan never used it because it was just "Too Pretty". The Model 50DF, one of Leonard's most popular rods, still greatly respected and copied for its flawless performance. Celebrity Owned, the classic three-piece trout rod, perfectly preserved and remaining in Mint Restored condition. In an original factory cloth bag with factory bag tag and brass capped case. This is the finest 50DF I've seen in years. M/R. $2850.00
13260. MONTAGUE ?? UNMARKED. 8'6". REDWING. 3/2. #6. 4-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast. Chromed D/L S/L. Red t/Yellow. Varnished. From the 1940's. Even without the identifying decal on the butt section there is no problem recognizing the distinctive Montague Redwing, one of Montague's top models with higher quality ferrules, fine thread chromed reel seat and an excellent action. Appears entirely original with everything in excellent condition, except for missing decal. Interestingly the rod is instead inked "TESTED AND CERTIFIED" in white ink script on the shaft. I wonder by Whom? The rod has a sweet trout action and is perfect as a trout or pan-fish rod. Original cloth bag and no case. Needs nothing to take fishing with a DT6 line. Enjoy fishing bamboo at little expense. E. $150.00 SOLD
13241. ORVIS WES JORDAN LEATHER ROD CASE. 47". WES JORDAN STYLE. Orvis' finest leather case. Same as used on the Wes Jordan rods. This case will take any 2 pc. rod up to 7-1/2 feet in length. Very handsome and seldom available without a rod in them. Needs only a good feeding with Neatsfoot Oil to clean up and restore to like new. E. $200.00 SOLD
13242. ORVIS WES JORDAN LEATHER ROD CASE. 49". WES JORDAN STYLE. Orvis' finest leather case. Same as used on the Wes Jordan rods. This case will take any 2 pc. rod up to 8 feet in length. Very handsome and seldom available without a rod in them. Needs only a good feeding with Neatsfoot Oil to clean up and restore to like new. E. $200.00 SOLD
13170. ORVIS - LIMITED EDITION. MIGHTY MITE. 5'0". 2007 SPECIAL EDITION ROD. 2/2. #4. 2.33 oz. Fast Dry Fly. Cork N/S Dual Ring S/B – Engraved. Deep Red t/Black. Impregnated. This was the 2007 LIMITED EDITION rod celebrating a classic Orvis Model that has always been sought after as an ideal headwaters and small stream Brookie rod. Quality built, light cane color Mighty Mite that really casts well with a DT4 line and boasts a very nice fast dry fly action. The Nickel Silver reel seat rings, sculpted Butt cap, ferrules and the ferrule plug are all decoratively engraved and oxidized giving the rod a richness not found in the earlier production rods. This gutsy light line Orvis is complete with original bag and Orvis Wes Jordan Leather Rod Case and has never been used. Sold in 20007 for $3500. M. $2950.00.
13169. ORVIS - LIMITED EDITION FLEA. 6'6". ONE OF TEN. 2/2. #3/4. 2.75 oz. Medium/Slow. Amboyna/ N/S Skeleton S/L – Engraved. Deep Red t/Black. Impregnated . This is rod NUMBER 1 of a LIMITED EDITION of 10 rods made by Orvis to celebrate the immensely famous and popular FLEA model. Quality built, light cane color Flea that really casts well with either a DT3 or a WF4 line and boasts a very nice slow/medium action. The Nickel Silver reel seat is sculpted and skeletonized to reduce weight and show off the superb Amboyna filler. The reel seat and ferrule engraving is a combination of Italic lettering and Mayfly and Trout images, beautifully done. This lovely light line Orvis is complete with original bag and Orvis Wes Jordan Leather Rod Case and has never been used. M. $3500.00.
13263. ORVIS. 6'6" FLEA. 2/2. #3/4. 2 oz. Medium/ Slow. Cork Dual Ring. Brown. Impregnated. Serial # 78435 from 1976 by Ron White. Smooth action Flea that really casts well with either a DT3 or a WF4 line. Very nice action. This is a lovely light line Orvis complete with original bag and case. N/M. $850.00
13213. ORVIS. 6'6". DELUXE. 2/2. #5. 2 oz. Medium/ Fast. Cork dual ring. Brown. Impregnated. Early, quality built, dark cane color Deluxe that really casts well with either a DT5 or a WF6 line. Very nice and precise action, considered by many to be one of the top Orvis models. This is a lovely light line Orvis complete with the original bag and case. Serial # 18458 from 1/3/1956. Made by George Reid and Cal Skinner under the watchful eye of Wes Jordan with all the attendant quality and care that made Orvis so well respected. In the original Tartan bag and aluminum paper labeled case. Grip/seat had just been replaced and wraps touched up by Wes Cooper. Rod has no fly keeper. One tip has a hook dig repair with a one inch factory over-wrap and the second has a split repair with a 4 inch over-wrap, both done a very long time ago and still 100%. Not perfect, but very under priced and in superb fishing condition. VG. $525.00.
13171. ORVIS - 150TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION ROD & REEL. 7'6" & 2-3/4". 2007 Special Edition Rod & Reel Set. 2/2. #5. 4.6 oz. Medium./ Fast Dry Fly. Dark Birdseye Maple N/S S/L – Engraved. Deep Red t/Black. Impregnated. In 2006 Orvis created this Special Edition Rod to celebrate their 150th year in business. The Edition was limited to 50 rods. They chose to build a 7'6" #5 rod which arguably is the consummate bamboo trout rod. Quality built, light cane color and a delightful dry fly action mark this rod as something special from Orvis. It is housed in a luggage quality hard leather case with leather handle and shoulder cushioned in it cloth bag. Specifically designed to cast a DT5 line and it boasts a very nice fast dry fly action. The down-locking screw lock Nickel Silver reel is filled with a gorgeous piece of dark Birdseye Maple that compliments the N/S fittings, ferrules and the ferrule plug, which are all decoratively engraved and oxidized. In addition, a very Special CFO Disk Drag Reel, was made for the occasion, in England, by Hardy to match the rod. It comes provided in it own Russet Leather case, carrying the 150th anniversary logo stamped into the top. These two combine to make an outfit you will be proud to own and fish. The outfit has never been used. M. $4200.00.
13172. ORVIS - A.M.F.F. TRIBUTE ROD. #5 OF 6. 7'6". FAR & FINE . 2/2. #4/5. 3.85 oz. Medium. Curly Maple Reverse N/S S/L. Green t/Black. Impregnated. This is a special limited edition Orvis rod done in 1993 as a tribute to the 25th anniversary of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. first organized by Orvis in 1968. Only 6 of these unique rods were ever done and this one is #5/6 with a rod shop Serial # of 88288. Aside from its historic importance and collector potential, this is really nice as a smaller stream, all around, light trout, dry fly rod using either a DT4 or WF5 line. Nothing beats bamboo for this kind of fishing and this rod certainly measures up and it remains in as new condition. Don't miss out on the small fly fishing fun you can have with this rod. In a cloth bag and special brass capped aluminum case with an engraved brass I.D. Plate listing contents. M. $1900.00.
13247. ORVIS. 7'6". MIDGE. 2/2. #4/5. 3-5/8 oz. Medium Slow. Battenkill. Brown. Impregnated. Made in 1975 with Serial # 83882. Slower action, light line midging rod made for a DT4 or WF5 line. Built with an action perfect for fine tippets and very small dry flies or small wets and nymphs and cushioning delicate tippets. Lightly used. Great buy. Comes in the original bag and case. This is a relatively scarce Orvis model that seldom comes to market and is much sought after. N/M. $895.00
13181. ORVIS – BATTENKILL. 7'6". ADIRONDACK. 2/2. #4/5. 4-1/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Burled Amboyna Wood/Cork Inlay N/S U/L S/B. Red t/Black. Impregnated . Current Orvis rod model. with a superbly delightful dry fly rod action for a DT4 or WF5 line. Throws a tight loop with a WF5 and a bit more open and gentle loop with a DT4. This length and line weight is the "basic" Eastern Trout rod and is the Ideal for smaller to mid-sized streams, normal casts and long, fine leaders. The rod is serial # 89710 and was made in 1997 by Ron White. There are some dark glue marks in the bamboo (see photo) of the butt as it left the factory, a bit unsightly, but no measure of the fish ability of this rod. Everything matches and all is is in mint condition. The Western grip, nicely swelled butt, fancy wood & cork seat and straw colored bamboo combine in a delightfully functional and versatile little rod. An extremely desirable Orvis product with excellent appreciation potential at a price that can't be beaten. M. $1350.00.
13098. ORVIS. 8'0". WES JORDAN MODEL. 2/2. #8. 4-3/8 oz. Medium. Battenkill. Brown. Impregnated. Serial Number 73901. Made in 1974. Custom built with a smooth, powerful action. This model was Wes Jordan's favorite rod. Original owners name engraved on the butt cap and lettered on the rod shaft as was customary with this model. Lettered "Roy D. Chapin, Jr.". Comes in the original bag and Orvis Wes Jordan leather rod case. The rod has been sparingly used and remains in nearly new original condition throughout. Lovely rod. Wes Jordan models remain very scarce and this one has a special provenance. From the Roy D. Chapin, Jr. Collection. N/M. 1500.00.
13209. ORVIS. 8'0". Battenkill. 3/2. #6/7. 4-1/2 oz. Med /Fast. Walnut. Batt S/L. Brown. Impregnated. This rod is about as nice as it ever gets on a vintage Orvis. Serial # 66581. Almost new condition Battenkill with a sweet, gentle medium action. All is original including the bag and case. Rod appears barely fished and is in virtually new condition. Sweet caster with a DT6 or WF7 line. Made in 1972 under the supervision of Wes Jordan. N/M. $895.00 SOLD
13208. ORVIS. 8'0". BATTENKILL. 2/2. #7/8. 4-3/8 oz. Med/Fast. Batt. Brown. Impregnated. Lightweight Battenkill model built in 1968 under Wes Jordan's supervision. Casts a DT7 or WF8 nicely, but really comes alive with a Wulff #7 Triangle Taper. Perfect for steelhead, bass, salmon and heavy trouting. Serial #53823. Handsome dark flamed bamboo. Well cared for in the original bag and case. This rod is really in nice overall condition and ready to fish. E. $595.00.
13259. ORVIS. 8'6". BATTENKILL SALMON. 2/2. #9. 5-1/8 oz. Fast. Aluminum S/L w/ 3" self-storing butt. Light Brown. Impregnated. Made in 1975 with Serial number 77015, Orvis salmon rod with a classic Orvis Aluminum S/L seat and cigar grip, made for a WF9 line The seat has a 3" cork filled screw-out and locking fighting butt. This rod has a delightful in the hand feel and feels much lighter than it is, thanks to having nearly perfect balance. This rod very lightly used and remains in nearly new condition. It is straight, tight and sound and ready to battle that once in a lifetime steel-head or salmon. This classic is in perfect fishing condition in the original bag and aluminum case. A Vintage Orvis with a ton of class, a great action, and lots of service yet to give. N/M. $495.00 SOLD
13251. PAYNE. 8'0". MODEL 202. 3/2. #5/6. 4-3/8 oz. Med/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. A quick and delightful dry fly action for a DT5 or WF6 line demonstrates why 8 foot Paynes are so eagerly sought after as fine fishing tools. The light weight of this classic 3pc trout rod sets it off as does its well cared for excellent restored condition. The mid female ferrule was reset to sound can during the restoration and the mid is 1" short with no deleterious effect on this rod's magnificent action. Everything is there and correct including original case, bag, and bag tag. Very desirable, very fishable, very collectible. Paynes are always a superb investment and they are such a delight to fish. E. $1950.00
13254. PAYNE. 8'6". MODEL 204. 3/2. #5. 4-3/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Black. Varnished. The Model 204 Jim Payne light action rod is considered by many bamboo rod fans to be the finest rod model he ever built. It certainly was the most copied by other makers, over the years. Built with a very gentle dry fly action for a DT5 line this rod model is extra smooth in casting. The delicate tips help produce a fine trout action, simply outstanding on any trout stream, east or west. The condition of this early 1950's Jim Payne rod is completely sound and pretty spectacular, almost near mint restored, thanks to the meticulous refinish work of Steve Blake who refinished this rod a while ago. It has seen careful use since then and except for the wrap and varnish work is factory original. Even the cloth bag and small diameter brass capped case are original. Trout sized Payne rods remain nearly impossible to find these days, so an original specimen like this is a real prize. The rod is ready to give years of delightful and trouble free service and will prove to be an exceptional fishing tool, easily living up to the deserved reputation of this outstanding rod model. E. $2500.00 SOLD
12996. PAYNE. 8'6". Model 206. 3/2. #7/8. 5-3/4 oz. Med/Fast. Cedar rev S/L. Brown t/Black. Varnished. Bought directly from the Payne shop in 1962. One tip top is set down 8" but with this rod's powerful casting action this tip will still throw an 8 weight line and will serve well for bugs and bass fishing or you can have Wes Cooper scarf a replacement section to restore to full length and action for about $100. Fantastic bass, salmon or steel head rod. Delightful with a DT7 or WF8 line. Casts superbly. Except for one guide wrap replaced on the mid section, this rod remains is superb original condition throughout. Complete with original bag and brass capped case. Fish with the very best. Where can you find a fishable Payne in this condition for such a affordable price? E. $1800.00
13244. PEZON - MICHEL. 6'0". SUPER PARABOLIC MIDGET MODEL. 2/2. #3/4. 2-1/8 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Cork S/B. Dark Green. Varnished. Ultra-scarce MIDGET Model, delicate action Pezon with little actual use. Delightful staggered ferrule rod with a fine dry fly action for fishing with a DT3 or WF4 line. The Super Parabolic rods are the Pezon higher grade rods and is a delight to cast. This one appears very lightly fished and remains in superb condition, ready to fish. In the original Red silk bag and correctly labeled aluminum rod case. Very collectible. N/M. $895.00
13262. PEZON - MICHEL. 6'1". RITZ SUPER PARABOLIC MODEL PPP. 2/2. #3/4. 2-3/8 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Cork S/l. Green t/ Red. Varnished. Super-rare PPP model, delicate action Pezon with almost no actual use. Lettered "Broadmoor-Type Thayer Built Special" A Delightful staggered ferrule rod with a fine dry fly action for fishing with a DT4 or WF4 line. The Super Parabolic rods are the Pezon highest grade rods and are a delight to cast. This one appears very lightly fished and remains in superb, almost new condition, ready to fish. In the original Red silk bag and dark green anodized aluminum case with drawstring canvas cloth case cover and original factory paperwork as provenance. Very collectible, very fishable. Your call. N/M. $1095.00 HOLD
13160. PHILLIPSON 7'6" PEERLESS "63". 2/2. #5. 3 -3/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Bronze Aluminum S/L. Green. Impregnated. Bill Phillipson's finest impregnated rod model designed in 1963 with the quick and delicate action these fine rods are famous for. Smooth and delicate dry fly action for a #5 line. Rod is straight, tight, sound and ready to fish, and remains in superb overall condition. With the original bag and case. These shorter Phillipson rods are terribly scarce and have become quite collectible. Beyond that, they are truly fun little rods to use. Seven and a half footers of this vintage are almost impossible to find today and very desirable as a great little fishing rod. To augment that intrinsic value, this particular rod was owned and used by Country Music Artist, Dan Seals, whose recent passing leaves us all a bit poorer. Comes with a provenance letter from Andi Seals, Dan's Wife, attesting to his ownership. E $1350.00.
13202. PHILLIPSON. 7'6". PREMIUM. 2/2. #5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Black Metal S/L. Black t/Gold. Varnished. Bill Phillipson highest grade rod built in the late 40's. Comparable to the Granger Registered in quality level Much desired for its superb casting action and feel. This one is professionally restored and refinished to superb fishing condition. The grip is completely original with the "hammer" handle configuration. It is ridged and rough from age, but was deliberately not replaced due to its unusual shape and uniqueness to this particular genre of Phillipson rods. The roughness actually enhances the grip purchase when casting the rod and is of no fishing consequence. Replacement cloth bag and original Aluminum rod case. Exceptional rod in very nice fishing condition. E. $1150.00.
13261. PHILLIPSON. 8'0". PACEMAKER. 3/2. #5. 4-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Green/Black Anod. S/L. Granger Special Green t/Yellow. Varnished. This very early Phillipson was built not long after Bill left the Granger Rod Co as its Head of Production and chief rod builder and struck out on his own. Not surprisingly, this rod is reminiscent of a quality grade Granger Special in both appearance and action. The rod appears to be completely original with an excellent varnish finish. Fitted with a comfortable full wells grip and an outstanding action for a DT5/ line. The rod is in nearly new condition with the original bag and labeled original Cardboard case. Ready to fish and give long-term service with infinite collector's appreciation potential. N/M. $895.00 SOLD
13137. PHILLIPSON. 8'6". PACEMAKER. 3/2. #5/6. 5 oz. Medium. Black Tenite S/L. Pale Lime Green t/Yellow. Varnished. This early Phillipson is totally reminiscent of a quality grade Granger Special in both appearance and action. The rod appears original throughout except for a shortened tip by 4 inches with a reset tip-top. The short tip also has a hook dig overwrap near the top and there is a small amount of cork missing at the rear of the grip due to the parking of flies there. Both are visible in the photo. The Black Tenite seat dates this lovely performer to the late 1940's when Bill was just getting his own Company rolling. Fitted with a comfortable Full Wells grip and a superb Medium action for a DT5 or WF6 line. The short tip is a tiny bit faster and throws a 6 line really well. The rod is in perfect fishing condition with the original bag and aluminum rod case. Ready to fish and give long-term service with excellent appreciation potential. E. 525.00.
13159. POWELL – WALTON. 8'6". TROUT. 2/2. #5/6. 4-3/4 oz. Medium /Fast. Curly Maple U/L S/L. Brown t/Red. Varnished . Built by Walt in November of 1983 and owned by Country Music Artist, Dan Seals, whose recent passing leaves us all a bit poorer. Made with a U/L Curly Maple reel seat with a very smooth casting action, with extra fine and delicate tips. Cherished and carefully fished by Dan who was himself and accomplished bamboo rod maker. Has had a single guide re-wrapped, otherwise completely original. Absolutely a delight with a DT5 or WF6 fly line. The perfect light dry fly action with the ability to cast up close equally as well as far off. Remains in superb cosmetic condition. and is an excellent Western Dry Fly rod. Comes with a provenance letter from Andi Seals, Dan's Wife, attesting to his ownership. In the original bag and case. E. $1500.00.
13018. REELWOOD INC. 7'6". Ruby Series. 2/2. 4/5. 4.15 oz. .Medium. Maple D/L N/S S/L. Ruby Red T/Green. Varnished. Made by rod builder Mike Simcik, who after 25 years of building is retiring this year. This rod is well crafted. It features Nickel Silver hardware and Swiss style ferrules. The medium action is quite easy to cast and forgiving of the occasional goof in timing. The varnish work is excellent and the rod is quite handsome. It appears unused with the plastic still on the grip. It comes with two tips in a cloth bag and aluminum case and will make someone a really lovely intro rod to bamboo. M. $695.00
13217. SCOTT "SC" BAMBOO FLY ROD. 7'11". MODEL SC6114. 2/2. #4. 2.8 oz. Medium/Fast DRY FLY. Amboyna N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Brown. Varnished. In three short seasons., Bernard Ramanauskas, owner of Freestone Rods, the designer and sole builder of both the EDEN CANE and SCOTT "SC" RODS has defined a new standard of highest quality , finest performance, hollow-built rods in designing the line of models he painstakingly privately builds for the Scott Rod Co. The results of all this labor intensive effort have already become become legend with each years production selling out long before they can be built and delivered. No real surprise when you reflect on the now common knowledge that his NODELESS Eden Cane rods simply outperform equivalent conventionally built rods, period! No wonder, then, these rods have been so well received with that level of design talent behind them. This rod is of moderately flamed color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan t/Brown wraps and full Premium Grade Cork in the grip & an outrageous piece of wood in the reel seat. Pressed Nodes, dot-marked Witness marks to ease ferrule alignment, and the two mirror-image tips are scribed 1 & 2 to allow you to keep track of use. Each of the guide wraps boasts single thread wrap tipping in the center of each guide wrap, a touch unique to Bernard's detail work. The wraps and varnish sparkle and are about perfect. The overall aesthetic of this rod is one of masterful understatement, a Ramanauskas trademark. The stripper is Agatine with Snake Brand snake guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware. The swelled butt is offset at the grip by an oxidized N/S nose check which brackets the magnificent Premium Grade cork Standard Cigar grip. The taper of this rod has prompted this model to become one of the overall favorites of the model line and is designed to produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate action equally suited to wet or dry fly applications. It is built to place a DT4 line wherever you want it, with no effort on your part. It does that, easily, yet somehow it retains the ability to present the fly softly and with grace, and protect ultra fine tippets, a lovely combination. Provided in a cloth rod bag and a first quality Brass-appointed Aluminum rod case. BRAND NEW. $2650.00.
12914. SIMROE - TED W. 7'0". Model 2703. 2/2. #3. 2.7 oz. Medium. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished. Clean, simple beauty, and easy casting characteristics in a top quality rod from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous 1960's fire. This just made beauty is suggestive in action of the legendary Leonard Model 38 and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Perfect with a DT3 line. It is a Dark Blonde cane color with golden wraps and the classic Simroe Wood reel seat, just gorgeous. Ted is one of the very few remaining active master builders from the Catskill School and we are honored and delighted to carry his rods. Bright guides, Nickel Silver hardware and ferrules with a bright Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped Aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1450.00.
13221. SIMROE - TED W. 7'0". MODEL 3704. 3/2. #4. 2.9 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished. From Leonard's Master Rod Builder who brought them back from the disastrous fire during the 60's and 70's. This just made beauty is reminiscent in action of the legendary 48H and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Ted continues as an active rod builder and we are delighted to carry his rods. This beauty is a patterned after the classic three piece Catskill Series of rods he made at Leonard and features a Standard Cigar Grip, Oxidized Ferrules and hardware, Black guides and tip-top. Nicely figured, morticed Walnut filled, oxidized black Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped case. BRAND NEW. $1650.00 SOLD
12915. SIMROE - TED W. 7'6". Model 2763. 2/2. #3. 3.2 oz. Medium/Slow. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished. Clean, simple beauty, and easy casting characteristics in a top quality rod from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous 1960's fire. This just made beauty is suggestive in action of the legendary Leonard Model 39L with its sooo...... gentle Medium/Slow action and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Perfect with a DT3 line. It is a Dark Blonde cane color with golden wraps and the classic Simroe Wood reel seat, just gorgeous. Ted is one of the very few remaining active master builders from the Catskill School and we are honored and delighted to carry his rods. Bright guides, Nickel Silver hardware and ferrules with a bright Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped Aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1450.00.
13042. SIMROE - TED W. 8'0". MODEL 2804. 2/2. #4. 3.75 oz. Medium. Cork U/L S/L. Golden Bronze t/Black. Varnished. Contemporary light line magic from the former Master Rod Builder at the H. L. Leonard Rod Company. This light action beauty is not unlike the revered Leonard Model 40 with an action that is very smooth and delicate and just delightful with a DT4 line. Ted continues to put his efforts into active rod building and we are delighted to offer our customers his rods. Lovely, light Straw colored bamboo. Western Style Grip. Bright ferrules, guides and tip-tops. A lightweight Cork filled bright finish up-locking screw-lock seat puts the reel weight exactly where it belongs to gentle out an already exceptional true medium action fly rod. Cloth bag. Brass Capped case. BRAND NEW. $1450.00
13236. SOUTH BEND. 8'6". MODEL 59. 3/2. #6. 5 oz.. Med/Fast. Brown S/L. Brown. Varnished. This rod has an agate first guide, an excellent condition original finish and a very nice action for a DT6 line. Fitted with the "Comficient" grip and a Brown down locking screw-lock reel seat. The rod is straight with good ferrules, varnish and wraps and comes in an original labeled cloth bag and aluminum rod case. Great action, perfect for trout and panfish. Will be a fun rod to break into bamboo with a very little expense and is ready to fish with no work required for use. E. $225.00.
13038. T&T. 7'0". TTT. 2/2. #2. 2-1/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Tan t/Cinnamon. Impregnated. An unusual and rare T&T model made to special dealer order with an impregnated finish instead of the more common varnished finish. Very smooth and precise casting rod with a delightfully delicate action for a DT2 line. Although fine tipped and delicate, the rod casts a tight loop and does it with a relatively fast line speed for pin-point accuracy. Fantastic with flies down to 28 and 8X tippets. This magnificent T&T may well be the only TTT Model ever built as an impregnated rod. Like all first line T&T rods it boasts mirror tips and nearly perfect workmanship. Tiger flaming and early 1990's build date put this rod squarely in the Tom Moran/ Tom Dorsey time period. Barely fished and still in nearly new condition. What a delightful rod! N/M. $2950.00 SOLD
13230. T&T. 7'0". SPECIAL TROUTER. 2/3. #4/5. 3.0 oz. Medium/Fast. Cork S/B. Translucent Tan. Impregnated. SN.3151. One of the rarest of the T&T model rods. This series was only made for about three years in the late 70's. These rods were made using medium colored bamboo blanks and simple wraps and aluminum hardware to keep the cost down. They were a bargain then and still are considering the quality level for the dollars spent. Not fancy, just good. This rod has 3 FULL LENGTH TIPS. There are two #1 tips, one is a factory spare for the original which has a factory repaired hairline crack with attendant protective over-wrap. All three tips are sound and fish able, but the rod is priced as a two tipper, none-the-less. Made to cast a DT4 or WF5 line. This rod is completely original and in excellent condition in the original cloth bag and aluminum Cal-Air case. A delight to cast with the #4 line and an interesting and quite collectible little T&T thanks to its short history. E. $1200.00
13248. T&T LIMITED EDITION ROD. 7'6". THE FOUNTAINHEAD. 3/2. #4. 3-5/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Antique Cedar/Bamboo N/S S/B. Antique Bronze Silks. Varnished. Perhaps the most attractive of all the fabulous Heritage Limited Edition rods built by T&T. Done as a tribute to the pioneer rodmakres Phillipe, Green, Mitchell and Murphy, who began our traditions of American Split Bamboo rod making between 1845 and 1865. Made in 1983 by flaming and beveling in a special fashion to facilitate a spliced butt lamination with six strips of Cedar wood to form a unified rod design. The reel seat and grip are a solid laminated unit. The rod has neat little spike ferrules, and a host of details common to the rods of these four who started it all. This rod is #11 of a 20 rod Limited Edition, and the process has since been copied by other rod builders following T&T's early lead. Condition of the rod is "as issued", the black brass capped case has a minor scratch or two. M. $5500.00 SOLD
13249. T&T LIMITED EDITION ROD. 7'6". SANS NOEUD. 2/2. #5. 3-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut rev N/S S/L. Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. Probably one of the most astounding rods ever built. Made in 1981 by removing ALL OF THE NODES and reconstructing the strips prior to regular tapering. This rod is #11 of a 20 rod Limited Edition, and took over 120 man-hours to build. It was listed in the 1990 T&T catalog at a then market value of $8,000. Now is the right time to buy this rod because the current price is much lower and the rod's true market value will appreciate quickly to former levels when the economy improves. Condition of the rod is "as issued", the black brass capped case has a minor scratch or two. M. $6500.00
12997. T&T. 8'0". Montana. 2/2. #6. 4-5/8 oz. Medium. Walnut D/L S/L. Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. Made about 1985, during T&T's bamboo heyday. A strong, powerful rod with an easy to cast medium action for DT6 line. This rod is the perfect cane rod for Trout or light Bass fishing and bushy dry flies or floating bugs. All of this rods weight is back in the hand and the rod balances perfectly for all day casting. The rod is in 'newish' condition and is guaranteed to please. N/M. $2950.00
12976. TARANSKY - NICHOLAS A. 6'0". Monaro MODEL. Tea Stick PRESENTATION Grade Rod. 2/2. #3/4. 3.5 oz. Fast. Bamboo Dual Ring. Translucent Bronze. Oil Impregnated/Waxed. When Nick Taransky first contacted me about his rods, I was quite impressed by his top quality work and immediately wanted to bring his rods to our US customers. Little did I know, just how much rod building talent was tucked away in his little corner of Australia! He has just sent me this incredibly well done work of art that throws a DT3 or WF4 line a country mile and is only 6 feet long and less than 4 ounces "heavy". Why such a "heavy" rod weight for such a small rod? Look at the handle and reel seat! They are formed out of six strips of bamboo with a pronounced grip swell and put the extra weight right where it belongs, in your hand! Rather than fitting a cork grip and wooden reel seat, a large butt swell was used to form the grip and reel seat. This required double building the butt section of the cane. The under grip and swell area was then hollow fluted before glue-up to retain a light feel of the rod in the hand. The seat was turned down to accommodate slide bands, and flamed/scorched for additional character. The rod was finished with a hexagonal butt plate, and clear wraps to maximize the visibility of the cane beneath. A honey agate stripping guide reflects the flamed color of the bamboo. It is magnificent to look at, but it is even more comfortable and practical than you would ever expect and the rod balances perfectly with a small Hardy Flyweight or Featherweight reel. It is fast and responsive, throws a DT3 line with a 12" loop, exactly where you aimed it! Feels as good as 20 feet as is does at 60.AND weighs LESS than 4 ounces. The Monaro Series is Nick's Best Rod. This rod is built from a single culm of bamboo with MIRROR tips. Fitted with a perfectly formed, six-piece grip and reel seat (all double-built AND hollow-fluted to reduce weight) of bamboo that is actually an extension of the six strips that form the rod butt. The butt cap is oxidized N/S in a hex-shape and I still haven't figured out how he got those two N/S oxidized reel seat rings in place! The ferrules are beautifully oxidized with a bamboo ferrule plug for the female. As if there was not enough detail work lavished on this rod, Nick decided to house it in it's very own slim-diameter, hand made, six-sided wood rod case formed of alternating Jarrah and Spotted Gum strips. This gorgeous piece of work is housed in a cloth outer sack that matches the cloth rod bag within. If you are impressed by top quality work in a totally unique rod, a faster rod action, very tight loops, and significant distance coupled to fine-tipped accuracy, and enjoy the delightful lightweight feel of shorter bamboo fly rods and appreciate a dark flamed bamboo finish, then this is the rod for you! This is a one-of-a-kind rod built to expose as much bamboo to the eye as possible. This rod was made to celebrate Tonkin Cane, or "Tea Stick" Bamboo (as it is known in China) as a rod making material., hence the "Tea Stick" moniker. Sure to prove a wise investment as Nick's reputation for exceptionally fine work continues to reach more and more bamboo fans. BRAND NEW. $2295.00.
13156. TAYLOR – R. D. 6'9". MODEL 239-3. 2/2. #3. 2-1/2 oz. Medium Semi-Parabolic. Butternut N/S S/B. Dark Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished . Blond bamboo. Bright ferrules and fittings. Red Agate Stripper. Incredibly well made rod by Bob Taylor, former Leonard and T&T rod maker. What makes this rod dramatically different from the usual Semi- Parabolic action rod is the fineness of tips, more like those found on a delicate actioned dry fly rod. Made with a delicate, yet, full working, medium parabolic action, perfect for a DT3 line, small headwater creeks and tiny flies. These tips will cushion your 8X tippets beautifully! Bob's rods boast Ultra High Grade Work, everywhere, including impeccable wrap and finish work. Hand made soft cloth rod sack and brass capped aluminum rod case. A Value Bargain when comparing price to workmanship. BRAND NEW. 2700.00.
13237. THOMAS - F. E. 9'0". DIRIGO TROUT. 3/1. #5/6. 4-5/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Full N/S Slide Band. Golden Bronze w/ Full Intermediates. Varnished. Early F. E . Thomas Dirigo Model (ca. 1920) light action trout rod. This rod has been professionally restored to its original glory and retains the original Agate Stripper, reverse twist bronze guides, tip-top and cork ring grip. The tip is 1 " short due to a ferrule reset with no compromise to this rods delightful, easy casting, action using a DT5 or WF6 line. The reel seat features a full N/S slide adding true character to an already remarkable rod. This middle grade grade Thomas has been impeccably restored to show-piece condition. In the original heavy canvas outer sack and brass-capped, bamboo tip-tube. M/R. $525.00.
13180. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES - HOLLOW BUILT . 6'0". H. S. GILLUM. 2/2. #4. 4.65 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Mahogany. D/L N/S S/B. Copper Bronze. Varnished. This light-weight, Hollow-Built rod is a perfect Medium Fast Dry Fly action for small brush-choked streams and Dries from 14 on down. Quick, yet delicate with tapers patterned after the rarest of the original Gillum models, the 6'0" #4 Trout Model, today one of the world's most expensive Classic fly rods. This superb rod casts a DT4 with absolute authority driving the fly exactly where it was intended to go, so typically Gillum-like. It has oven-tempered Dark Straw color cane; Gillum/Payne style Ferrules; a bright down uplocking Nickel Silver Slide Band seat over gorgeous Mahogany like the original; a Red Agate stripper and snake guides and classic flip-ring fly keeper. The rod is complimented by the Standard Cigar grip and Copper Bronze Silks. One cast and you'll understand why Pinky Gillum's rod tapers are copied so much by today's builders looking to produce a high performance bamboo rod. A handsome looking rod with a delightful action and a lovely high gloss varnish finish. These Classic Taper Series rods from A. J. present an opportunity for the bamboo fan to fish with the rods of Yesteryear and enjoy the action and feel of the original classics WITHOUT THE EXPENSE and the concern for messing up a collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1295.00.
13111. THRAMER - A. J. - HOLLOWBUILT. 7'0". SIGNATURE SERIES. HDx Model. 2/2. #4. 3-1/4 oz. Medium Fast. Kurly Koa N/S S/B. Brown t/Gold. Varnished. This outstanding HDx Series from A.J. has captured everyone's attention and imagination! The Signature Series of hollow built rods are the ultimate evolution of over 25 years of working with taper designs. These rods boast proprietary tapers designed by A.J. to maximize the advantages of the Hollowbuilt rod construction. They are a versatile medium/fast progressive action perfectly suited for dry fly and nymph use and will cast short or long as the situation requires, thanks to the unique advantages of Hollowbuilt construction. From tip to butt, these rods have been designed for maximum utility and the best in fishing characteristics. This HDx Model rod is of beautifully flamed cane, oxidized ferrules and hardware over a nicely figured, Tiger Stripe Koa Wood filler. It has a Half Wells grip and is wrapped in Payne colors. Provided in a cloth bag and aluminum rod case. BRAND NEW. 1295.00.
13155. THRAMER - A. J. - HOLLOWBUILT. 7'6". SIGNATURE SERIES. 2/2. #5. 3-1/2 oz. Medium Fast. Kurly Koa N/S S/B. Fiery Brown t/Gold . Varnished. This outstanding HDx Series from A.J. has captured everyone's attention! The Signature Series of hollow built rods are the ultimate evolution of more than 25 years of working with taper designs. These rods boast proprietary tapers designed by A.J. to maximize the advantages of the Hollow-built rod construction. They are a versatile medium/fast progressive action well suited for dry fly and nymph use and will cast short or long as the situation requires, thanks to the unique advantages of Hollow built construction. From tip to butt, these rods have been designed for maximum utility and the best in fishing characteristics. This rod is of beautifully flamed cane, oxidized ferrules and hardware over a nicely figured, Tiger Stripe Koa Wood filler. It has a Half Wells grip and is wrapped in Payne colors. Provided in a cloth bag and aluminum rod case. BRAND NEW. 1295.00.
13256. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 8'0". GOODWIN GRANGER SPECIAL. 3/2. #/5. 4-1/4 oz. Medium. Full Nickel Silver Rev S/L. Special Green. Varnished. This outstanding rod has an almost self-casting, medium dry fly action and is wonderfully responsive and delicate. The rod presents a subtle, yet striking, appearance with its medium flamed Caramel color bamboo highlighted by the golden color of the nodes and all that beauty complimented by the unique Granger Special Model Green Silk wrap colors. The grip is a Granger style Western Cigar. The magnificent reel seat is machined from full Nickel Silver in the reverse up-locking style with fine threads and delicate knurling. not an exact copy of the Granger patented internally threaded Granger seat, but a strongly suggestive reminder of the original. The machined Granger style ferrules are natural finish and the guides and tops are bright chrome, as on the original. Solid built construction. This rod is a pure pleasure to cast with a DT5 or Triangle Taper 5 line, and was designed for all around Trout fishing with all of the normal fly patterns and still protect light tippets. Beautifully made with a bright, high gloss varnish finish as the original. With cloth bag and aluminum case. As New Condition. M. $995.00
13216. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES - HOLLOWBUILT. 8'0". LEONARD 50 HUNT PATTERN. 3/2. #5/6. 4.35 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Cedar D/L S/L. Dark Red Silks. Varnished. Hollow-built and with tapers patterned after the legendary Leonard Model 50 and appearance modeled after the Leonard Hunt Pattern rods. This superb rod boasts a swelled butt, extra smooth Medium Dry Fly action, Flamed cane, Leonard style oxidized Ferrules, a bright down-locking seat over a lovely piece of Spanish Cedar and Black snake guides, just like the rod it emulates. The flamed bamboo color of this rod is totally suggestive of the Hunt look and is complimented by the Cigar grip and Dark Red Silks. The fly keeper is also Leonard style. This rod delivers small trout flies with absolute style, grace and accuracy using your choice of DT5 or WF6 line. This set of tapers helped Leonard maintain its position of superiority over the years. One cast and you'll understand why. Sexy looking rod with a delightful action and a lovely high gloss varnish finish. These Classic Taper Series rods present an opportunity for the bamboo fan to fish with the rods of Yesteryear and enjoy the action and feel of the originals WITHOUT THE EXPENSE and the concern for messing up a collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1395.00.
13220. YERXA ROD CO. 8'0". A8X1/6. 2/2. #5/6. 3..9 oz. Medium. Cedar/ U/L S/L. Antique Gold. Varnished. Made in the Powell tradition by the Yerxas of Colusa, CA. Beautifully hand made with a professional eye for detail and finish and top quality throughout. The Straw bamboo color on this medium action delight for a DT5 or WF6 line is complimented beautifully by the lovely antique Gold color wraps. Bright Snakes and tops and ferrules and bright reverse Screw lock seat hardware finish out a traditional looking Blonde scheme fly rod. Comes with a cloth bag and brass capped aluminum case. Perfectly suited to breezy Western conditions, and standard sized flies. Easy casting action in a rod that shows no use. M. $1200.00 HOLD
13258. YOUNG - PAUL. 7'6". MARTHA MARIE. 2/2. #5/6. 3.56 oz. Fast Parabolic. Cork D/L S/L. Bronze. Varnished. This is an original Paul Young Co. rod made by Jack Young around the early 1970's and signed with the name of the original owner. The rod is beautifully dark flamed and has a fast, powerful dry fly action for a DT5/WF6 line. Capable of pin-point accuracy at 60 feet if required, but fishes like a dream at normal distances. Fishes best in-close (15 to 30 feet) with a DT6. Serial #41xx. Rod is original throughout except for the recent scarf repair to the second tip by Wes Cooper, who just replaced the missing 4 inches of that tip. The scarf is barely visible and both tips are now full length. This rod has seen very light use and remains in excellent condition with the original bag and aluminum case. The grip has some slight age roughness, but is perfectly serviceable. Feels real good in the hand with a power reserve that belies its light weight. Scarce Young model. E. $1200.00 SOLD

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