Bamboo Inventory

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 is used in describing each rod listed: 0). Stock Number. (Needed to order). 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.

CLASSIC RODS

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

13335. ANTIQUE VOM HOFE - EDWARD, VINTAGE FLY/BAIT ROD. 9'6". Fly-

bait/Trolling Rod. 3/2. Full N/S S/B. Red with full Red Intermediates. Varnished. Early, 9-1/2 foot fly, bait or lake trolling rod. Fitted with Tunnel guides and Wire-formed Tulip Tip-tops. Lovely, N/S Slide band seat with no fore grip, as customarily done on the earliest fly rods. Beautifully made and just restored to better than new condition, by one of this country's finest antique rod restoration specialists. Comes in a replacement cloth bag, no case. Lovely display or wall rod. Quality level is very high as is to be expected in anything carrying Edward vom Hofe's name. M/R. $295.00

13469. ANTIQUE - CHUBB ?? LANCEWOOD WIRE LINE TROLLING FLY ROD. 6'0". RARE EXAMPLE. 5/1. Nickel Over Brass S/B Seat. Dark Red. Varnished. This is one of the most unusual Chubb fly rods I've ever seen. The grip is LINEN wrapped and varnished. The bright Nickel Plated Brass Down--Locking, slide band reel seat is only the beginning is fitted with the Chubb trademark Side Rails and hand engraved with "J.S.H." on the butt cap. Five rod sections make a heavy duty 6 foot Fly Rod with guides suited to trolling large streamer flies using a wire line for large Brookies, Salmon and Lake Trout. This was a style of rod unique to the Northeast and a very popular style of fishing employed by many in the early part of the last Century. The rod is unmarked, but there is no mistaking that reel seat design. The ferrules and all hardware are bright Nickel. All five sections are FULL LENGTH and fitted in a replacement cloth bag in a modern Cordura rod case. There have been no repairs done to this rod, just a professional total refinish and the rod looks like it just left the Chubb shop. Very Rare and unusual example of the important Chubb rods circa the 1920's -30's in perfect condition throughout. Couple this rod with a large Model 1558 Pflueger SAL-TROUT trolling fly reel and you have the perfect vintage outfit to fish or display. M/R. $295.00

13470. ANTIQUE - CHUBB TONKIN CANE FLY ROD. 9'6". Highest Grade CHUBB MODEL. 3/2. 4/5. 5 oz. Medium/ Slow Wet Fly. Mahogany U/L Nickel S/B Seat. Red/Orange t/Olive w/ decorative American Intermediate Wraps. Varnished. This is one of the most astounding Chubb fly rods I've ever seen. The Cigar shaped cork grip with a finely knurled bright Nickel Up-Locking, Mahogany-filled, slide band reel seat is only the beginning. Three rod sections make a 9.5 foot Fly Rod with a delightfully medium-slow and easy wet fly action. Of special note is that the butt & mid sections are constructed of 8-strips of bamboo and the two tip sections are the conventional 6-strip build. This was a style employed by Chubb only on its finest rod models. The guides are original to the era being reverse twist, silk line snake guides. One tip-top is a modern replacement, the other is an Agate top. Agate Stripper guide and the one Agate tip-top are both original. The original "Star" Trademark Chubb decal is in perfect condition on the butt. and the fly rod butt has a distinctive swell. The silk wraps are a very pretty Reddish Orange t/ light Olive with decorative The ferrules and all hardware are bright Nickel. All four sections are FULL LENGTH and fitted to the original felt cloth covered slotted wood rod case with leather straps to hold the rod in place and it comes in the original Sail Cloth rod bag. There have been no repairs done to this rod, just a professional total refinish and the rod looks like it just left the Chubb shop. Very Rare and unusual example of the important Chubb rods circa the 1880's. in perfect condition throughout. M/R. $750.00

13474. ANTIQUE - ABBEY & IMBRIE BY HENRY PRITCHARD. 9'0". TROUT MODEL SIX STRIP FLY R

OD. 3/2.

#5/6. 6.25 oz. Medium Action. Full Nickel Plated Brass S/B. Chinese Red w/ Red American Intermediates. Varnished. Although built in the early part of the last century by Pennsylvania maker, Henry Pritchard, this Calcutta Cane rod from A&I, is still usable. The handle is the classic Pritchard Trademark Black Celluloid Ridged Grip and is original. The reel seat is a period

CHUBB replacement. The original seat was badly deformed and replaced. (It carried the "Pat Jan.10.88" date which was assigned to A&I by Henry Pritchard). The guides are all "flip ring" style and original as are the flat tip-tops. The rod was just professionally restored in the original color silks. The cloth rod bag and the aluminum rod case are both replacements. It is amazing how modern this UNIQUE Fly Rod feels at the 110 year old mark and how handsome and contemporary it looks. The rod length is correct and original. Highly collectible, gracious charm., delightful antique fly dapping rod. E. $395.00

13393. ARONER - MARK. 7'6". FISHING CREEK MODEL. 3/2. #5. 3.3/4 oz. Fast. Crotch Maple N/S S/B. Light Olive t/Red. Varnished. Very handsome, top-of-the-line rod made with medium flamed cane with exquisite Red wraps edged Black and blued nickel silver fittings and ferrules. Fitted with a smallish cigar grip and a lovely piece of highest grade Crotch Maple for the seat and finished out with first rate varnish work. This rod has a quick action for a DT5 line and will please anyone looking for a fast dry fly rod. This rod is barely fished and in nearly new condition. All original with the original bag and brass capped case. N/M. $2600.00.

13278. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 6'6". TROUT. 2/2. #3/4. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Two Tips, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $350.00.

13279. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 7'0". TROUT. 2/2. #3/4. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Two Tips, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $350.00.

13280. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 7'0". TROUT. 2/2. #4/5. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Two Tips, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $350.00.

13281. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 6'6". TROUT. 2/1. #3/4. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Single Tip, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $250.00.

13282. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 6'9". TROUT. 2/1. #4/5. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Single Tip, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $250.00.

13283. BAMBOO BLANK SET - MADE IN NORTH AMERICA. 7'3". TROUT. 2/1. #3/4. Medium/Fast. Impregnated. Dry fly action blank with Single Tip, Impregnated Finish, Swelled Butt and Swiss Ferruled. Medium/Dark color, oven tempered cane. Ready to finish out. M. $250.00.

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

13426. CARPENTER - W. E. 7'6". SPECIAL. 2//2. #4/5. 3.8 oz. Medium/ Dry Fly. Mahogany N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Black. 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 Grade - 7-1/2' - #.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, Oxidized 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 black snakes and tip-tops round out the F. E. Thomas style 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 aluminum case with Titanium color fittings. This rod is in as new condition having seen 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. M. $3950.00.

13462. CARPENTER – W.E. 8'0" MAHOGANY - EARLY BROWNTONE. 3/2. #/5. 4.5 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut D/L S/L. Mahogany 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. One of Walt's earlier rods, nicely made in 1973 and very attractive with F.E. Thomas wrap colors and style of hardware and ferrules. Quality components and solid workmanship. Everything original including bag/case. Fine caster The case label reads "8'- 4-1/2 oz. -3pc. - No. 5 line. - Rod #73280" in Walt's cursive writing. Built to order by Walt for a customer who waited months for delivery. It has given years of delicate use to that gentleman and remains in outstanding original condition. This Thomas-like creation shows very pretty, toned bamboo with a beautiful, Bright Aluminum, Mahogany filled, down-locking S/L reel seat design unique to the Thomas rods. Cigar Grip. Very smooth Medium/Fast Dry Fly action for a DT5 line. A pure delight with smaller trout dry flies. Complete with the original bag and labeled aluminum rod case. 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 speaks volumes. E. Price: $3,450.00

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. $595.00.

13365. CRITCHFIELD - WILLIAM. 6'3". P. Y. DELUXE MIDGE. 2/2. #3/4. 2-7/8 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Dark Amboyna Dual Ring Seat. Bronze. Matte Tung Oil Varnish. Full working, Midge Taper rod, made by Minnesota rod builder, Bill Critchfield. There is a lot of building talent in every one of Bill's rods and his prices will not remain this low for long. This flame-toned bamboo rod has the classic parabolic action of the PHY Midge easily THE 2nd most noted of the many Young Models and probably THE 2nd most most copied rod actions for a #3/4 line. Fitted with a comfortable Cigar shaped grip and beautifully figured Brown Amboyna reel seat with Black dual ring hardware and Oxidized ferrules. Matte finish Tung Oil Varnish, Flamed Cane, Clear Agate stripper, black snakes and a two-up node pattern round out the Paul Young appointments of this extremely well done rod. In a cloth bag and brass capped case. Great buy here. BRAND NEW. $745.00

13330. CRITCHFIELD - WILLIAM. 7'2". P. Y. DRIGGS RIVER. 2/2. #5. 3-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Cork S/L. Bronze t/ Black. Varnished. Full working, Driggs River Taper rod, made by Minnesota rod builder, Bill Critchfield. There is a lot of building talent in every one of Bill's rods and his prices will not remain this low for long. This flame-toned bamboo rod has the classic parabolic action of the PY Driggs River, probably one of the world's most copied rod actions for a #5 line. Fitted with a comfortable Cigar grip and decorative Cork reel seat with Black hardware and Oxidized ferrules. Red Agate stripper, black snakes and a two-up node pattern round out the Paul Young appointments of this well done rod. In a cloth bag and brass capped case. Great buy here. BRAND NEW. $745.00

13366. Critchfield - William. 7'6". P. Y. PERFECTIONIST. 2/2. #4/5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Burled /Spalded Maple S/B. Bronze. Matte Tung Oil Varnish. Full working, Perfectionist Taper rod, made by Minnesota rod builder, Bill Critchfield. There is a lot of building talent in every one of Bill's rods and his prices will not remain this low for long. This flame-toned bamboo rod has the classic parabolic action of the PHY Pefectionist, easily THE most noted of the many Young Models and probably THE world's most copied rod actions for a #4/5 line. Fitted with a comfortable Half-Wells grip and beautifully figured Spalded Maple reel seat with Black hardware and Oxidized ferrules. Matte finish Tung Oil Varnish, Flamed Cane, Red Agate stripper, black snakes and a two-up node pattern round out the Paul Young appointments of this extremely well done rod. In a cloth bag and brass capped case. Great buy here. BRAND NEW. $745.00

13316. DIVINE. 7'6". FAIRY TROUT. 2/2. #4. 3 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Cherry

N/S S/B. Jasper t/Red w/Jasper Intermediates. Varnished. Recently, Mike Sinclair, (who wrote the book on restoring cane rods and the history of this country's major production builders), finally succumbed and gave in to his mad passion for things DIVINE. Mike has always been a fan of the Devine rods, especially since I sold him his original "Fairy" Fred Devine about 30 years ago. He has brought out a perfect replica of the original 7-1/2

foot 4-weight Fairy rod and is offering these for sale. This rod is positively exquisite, and of the highest quality level of cane and finish work. The rod is also HOLLOWBUILT and enjoys reduced weight and excellent power. It comes provided with a single strip of machined bamboo that is hollow-fluted to demonstrate the construction technique used on this rod. Fitted with a trade-mark replica Devine Cherry reel seat with N/S hardware, beautiful Jasper wraps and full intermediates, agate first guide, high grade nickel silver ferrules. Tapered as the original with a lovely medium dry fly action for a DT4 line, this delicate delight is sure to please. Comes in a brass capped aluminum case with labeled cloth rod bag. This is truly a very unique little fly rod. BRAND NEW. $1295.00.

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. $750.00.

13445. EDEN CANE 7'0" MODEL 704-2. 2/2. #4. 3 oz. Medium/Fast. Tiger Maple Burl U/L & D/L S/B SEAT. Clear Tan t/Maroon. Varnished. ALL NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All the nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. The results are nothing short of amazing by adding almost 20% more power fiber to the finished blanks. This rod is of Straw color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan color wraps treated to single-turn decorative edge tags magnificently and perfectly done. The creamy toned Canadian Tiger Maple in the seat works beautifully with the bamboo and the overall esthetic of this rod is one of sparkling, yet subtle harmony, blended with rich touches throughout. The stripper is Amber Agatine with chrome black snakes. and the grip is a Standard cigar. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are naturally as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden cane trademark, up-locking, single slide band seat. The winding check is fashioned of the same wood & N/S as the reel seat and is a benchmark Eden Cane embellishment. The butt, of course, is dramatically swelled and the entire rod is perfectly varnished. Details abound everywhere, and include single thread edgings at the guides and signature wraps, and "mirror" tips. The rod taper is based on a proprietary set of tapers designed to produce an accurate, gentle yet deliberate action equally suited to small wet or light dry fly applications. It is designed to place a TT4 or WF4 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, either in-close or far-off, a lovely combination. Provided in the Eden Cane Cordura covered case with partitioned cloth insert Investment grade artistry and old world craftsmanship in a modern performance marvel. N/M. Price: $3,250.00

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

13400. EDEN CANE. 7'6". MODEL 7612. 2/2. #4. 3.4 oz. Medium/. Tiger Maple Burl U/L N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Maroon. Varnished. ALL NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All the nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. The results are nothing short of amazing by adding almost 20% more power fiber to the finished blanks. This rod is of Straw color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan color wraps treated to single-turn decorative edge tags magnificently and perfectly done. The creamy toned Canadian Tiger Maple in the seat works beautifully with the bamboo and the overall esthetic of this rod is one of sparkling, yet subtle harmony, blended with rich touches throughout. The stripper is Amber Agatine with chrome black snakes. and the grip is a Standard cigar. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are naturally as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden cane trademark, up-locking, single slide band seat. The winding check is fashioned of the same wood & N/S as the reel seat and is a benchmark Eden Cane embellishment. The butt, of course, is dramatically swelled and the entire rod is perfectly varnished. Details abound everywhere, and include single thread edgings at the guides and signature wraps, and "mirror" tips. The rod taper is based on a proprietary set of tapers designed to produce an accurate, gentle yet deliberate action equally suited to small wet or light dry fly applications. It is designed to place a TT4 or WF4 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, either in-close or far-off, a lovely combination. Provided in the Eden Cane Cordura covered case with partitioned cloth insert Investment grade artistry and old world craftsmanship in a modern performance marvel. N/M. $2750.00.

13399. EDEN CANE. 8'0". MODEL T805-2. 2//2. #5. 3.8 oz. Medium/Fast. Burl Kurly Koa U/L+D/L N/S S/B. Translucent Clear t/Black. Varnished. ALL NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. All the natural bamboo growth joints which are the weakest part of standard cane rods have been removed in every Eden Cane rod. The level of craftsmanship necessary to perform this process for improving bamboo is of the highest caliber. The method is totally labor intensive and the results are nothing short of amazing. This rod is of darker Caramel color bamboo with lovely translucent clear wraps with single turn black edgings. and a marbleized Kurly Koa wood in the seat to match the wraps. About when you've ingested all that, the eye is drawn to the unique Up or Down Locking Slide Band seat arrangement to

allow perfect in-hand balance of the rod when mounted with a reel. The stripper is red Agate with Snake Brand snake

guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are Oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware and winding check. The action of this handsomely understated rod is totally proprietary and one of delicate softness of presentation, yet has the reserve power to reach way out if asked, especially when cast with a Cortland Windcutter 5 weight line. Comes provided in the original cloth bag with bag stiffener and Brass Capped black aluminum rod case. Eden Cane rods are a bargain at their price level based on their construction process and the obsessive attention to detail in the crafting of these magnificent rods.. BRAND NEW. $3950.00.

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. 2950.00.

13420. EDWARDS - GENE. 6'9". DELUXE SPIN ROD. 2/1. 6/10#. . Cork dual ring. Brown t/Yellow. Varnish. Autographed Deluxe Model. This wonderful old Spin rod was built by Gene Edwards around 1950. The rod was made for 6 to 10 lb line and 1/4 ounce lures. Spin rods from high quality makers are very scarce and very good bets for appreciation as collectible rods. The tip on this rod is 2" shorter than the butt, but all the wraps are factory originals, so the deduction is that the rod was broken at the ferrule and both ferrules were factory reset by Gene thus shortening the butt by 1 inch and the tip by two inches, all work done at the ferrules, so the action was not badly compromised. In the original labeled rod bag and replacement aluminum case. VG. $175.00.

13149. EDWARDS - E.W. & SONS. 7'11". Edwards Special. 2/2. #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. Just the stripper wrap and the two male ferrule wraps are redone, as well. One tip has had a short section scarf repaired in at the tip to extend it to original full length, action and taper. The tip-tops are new replacements. 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, in equal sections, an inch less than 8 feet with a perfect dry fly action for a DT5/WF6 line. The action of this rod is quick and quite smooth, just lovely with the fine dry fly tips. It is delicate enough to protect fine tippets which 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. $975.00.

13348. HALSTEAD - GEORGE. 6'9". TROUT. 2/2. #4. 2-1/2 oz. Medium/ Fast. All Cork Black Aluminum S/B. Bronze t/ Olive. Varnished. This is one of the rarest rods I've ever encountered and in some ways is a bit of a mystery to me. It is the only 6'9" Halstead, I've ever seen and I am uncertain if that is the original length. Like all Halstead rods, this one displays a soft tan colored cane with dark places in it from his heat treating process. The present owner states the rod was refinished a few years ago by the now deceased rod maker, Ken Simmonds of NC. The light brown/bronze color silk wraps are tipped with Olive and are quite understated and lovely The grip is cigar shaped. The cork is clean showing no fishing use since the re-do. The slide band and butt cap are of turned aluminum to reduce weight and finished with a finely knurled edge. The name "G. Halstead" is inked on the shaft along with "6'9". 2-1/2 oz". One of the tips has a hook dig over wrap between the last snake and the tip-top that matches the thread color perfectly. You can feel no difference between the tips. The action of this rod is almost mesmerizing with a depth of sweet power capable of turning over the fly and leader at both short and long distances. I've handled over 25,000 classic rods. During all that time I can only recall less than a dozen George Halstead rods. Nearly all of these were above 8 feet long, with only one at 7'6" and one at 6'0" in length, and never any near 7 foot. The point is, that by comparison to the numbers of ultra desirable Payne, Leonard, Thomas, Edwards, Gillum and Garrison rods I've handled during that time, the true scarcity of ANY rod made by this top grade maker really hits home. The ferrules are oxidized Payne style Nickel Silver and the female ferrule is a special "step-down style to accommodate the ferrule drop. The rod comes in a handmade rod bag and a standard Cal-Air rod case. Regardless of the parentage of this rod it remains in mint restored condition with good tight ferrules, straight blanks and un-abused varnish and wraps. The rod feels very Halstead like and has an "as good as they come action" for a 6'9"/ 4 weight line rod! It is in perfect fishing condition and will make someone a wonderful trout rod. This mysterious little rod is indeed quite a prize! M/R. $1450.00 SOLD

13392. HARDY. 8'0". PALAKONA. 2/1. #6. 4-1/4 oz. Med/Fast. Bakelite reverse S/L. Red t/Black. Varnished. Built in 1968. Excellent all around trout rod, perfect with a DT6 line and capable of nearly anything you ask of it for serious fly fishing. With the original ferrule plug. This superb dry fly rod was later replaced by the PHANTOM models in the 1970's which were the last of the Hardy bamboo rods for a long hiatus. This rod is lightly fished in the original cloth bag with hang tag and a later added black finish aluminum tube,as nearly all Hardy cane rods from this period were shipped to the States with no rod case to save shipping costs. Frugality at its best. E. $750.00.

13405. HEDDON MODEL 125 EXPERT. 7'6". 3/2. #5. 3-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly.

Brown Tenite S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. The famed Heddon 125 Expert Model in the SELDOM found 7-1/2 foot Three Piece Design. Size 1-1/2 ferrule. The light ferrule size with the accompanying delicate trout action is another of the most desirable fishing models of the Heddon rods. This rod has had an expert scarf repair done by Wes Cooper, just above the ferrule to restore one of the original tips to full length. It has been recoated with varniish over the original to freshen up the appearance and remains in very good condition overall and ready for stream duty. Rods of this scarcity almost never turn up anymore. Comes in the original labeled bag with the bag tag there and perfect. The case is the correct labeled Heddon aluminum case. Very desirable rod model with a delightfully smooth dry fly action. VG. $750.00.

13475. HEDDON. 7'6". MODEL 17 BLACK BEAUTY. 3/2. #5. 4.37 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Black Tenite S/L. Black. Varnished. The famed Heddon Black Beauty in the Ultra Scarce 7-1/2 foot THREE PIECE DESIGN. Size 1-1/2 ferrule. Early Model from the 1930's with "HEDDON" inscribe across 3 flats in a spiral up the rod shaft. The light ferrule size with the accompanying delicate trout action is another outstanding feature of this most desirable fishing model of the Heddon rods. This rod is in mostly original condition with the female butt ferrule re-oxidized and the fly keeper replaced being the only non-original features of the rod. It is a not an absolutely perfect cosmetic specimen, especially for the fussy collector, but is likely one of the sweetest fishing rods you'll ever enjoy using. Rods of this scarcity and ready-to-fish condition almost never turn up anymore. Comes in the original labeled bag with the bag tag there and perfect. The case is a modern aluminum replacement. Very desirable rod model with the ultimate collector interest due to its rarity. E. $1300.00

13467. HEDDON MODEL 17 BLACK BEAUTY. 8'0". 3/2 #4/5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast. Black Tenite D/L S/L. Black. Varnished. This is a 1950's rod in outstanding refinished condition. All original lettering replicated including the 1-3/4 ferrule size. The mid section is 1-1/4" short from a ferrule rest during refinish with no effect on the feel or performance of the rod. Straight, tight and sound with lovely varnish and in nearly perfect fishing condition. Sweet action 8 footer for a DT45 or WF5 line. Superb light trout rod. Professionally refinished to first rate fishing condition. Needs only water. Original hang-tag and cloth bag and Heddon factory case. NM/R. $695.00

13264. HOFFHINES - ROBERT W. 7'0". PAYNE 98 TROUT. 2/2. #4. 3 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Chestnut t/Bronze. Varnished. SN 597. This beautifully made rod from Willmette, Illinois rod maker, R.W. Hoffhines boasts an action based on Payne 98 tapers and casts just like the original with a wonderfully balanced action for a #4 line. The unusual aesthetics of this unique rod feature a pencil flamed finish and dark tone to the bamboo and the rod is fitted out with a Swelled Butt, carbide stripper, two-up node spacing, perfect workmanship and finish, and very smart looking, gleaming varnish. All the hardware is oxidized and works well with the darker tone of the rod. This rod is exceptionally well built with a lot of eye-pop and a delightful action. At this price it is a steal. In the original bag and case. E. $975.00.

13385. HOWELLS - GARY. 7'6". TROUT. 2/2. #4. 3 oz. Medium. Zebra wood rev S/L. Brown t/Yellow. Varnish. One of the last rods so beautifully made by Gary for a #4 line, this rod can cast equally well with a Triangle Taper #4. Features a Payne Style Western Cigar Grip with a figured Zebra wood reverse screw lock reel seat. A very smooth delivery and a light, delicate medium action make this rod a pleasure to fish. The finish and attention to detail are exceptional on all Howells rods and they are such a pleasure to use, that they seldom come to the market. They are one of the most avidly sought after rods on the collector's market. Most are truly cherished by their owners so opportunities to acquire one now that Gary has passed are truly rare. Serial #6015. Brand new condition with the handle plastic wrapped by Gary and in the original unlabeled brass capped aluminum case and cloth bag with everything in as new condition. M. $3950.00.

13473. JENKINS ROD CO. 7'9". GA79 SIGNATURE MODEL - OVEN TEMPERED. 2/2. #4/5. 3.8 oz. Medium/Fast. Mortised Cherry N/S S/B. Translucent Brown. Varnished. It is impossible not to admire the Jenkins rod, partly because of the way it performs and partly because of its simple beauty. This rod meets every expectation of satisfaction on both counts. The action is perfect for a DT4 OR WF5 and the rod shows a lovely straw, oven-tempered cane color set off by the translucent Brown wraps, Bright hardware and ferrules, Agate Stripper and impeccable varnish work. The reel seat is lovely Cherry wood, beautifully mortised and radiused with a handsome set of N/S cap and ring hardware. Comes in the cloth bag and brass capped aluminum case. A classic rod with simple beauty and near perfect performance. Save yourself up to a one year wait. Used minimally and still in near mint condition. N/M. $1400.00

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. SOLD

13297. 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. Western Cigar 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.

13436. 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. Western Cigar 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. SOLD

13468. LANCASTER - R. W. 8'0". BOW RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.15 oz. Medium/Fast Semi-Parabolic. Burled Birdseye Maple D/L S/Lseat. 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. The Half Wells Grip is complimented by the beautiful Birdseye Red Maple filled reel seat. This further reduces weight and provides a well balanced and responsive rod. You will love this rod with bigger flies on breezy days and with smaller dry flies and finer tippets on those perfect dry fly days. Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. With labeled cloth bag, rod pads and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00. SOLD

13472. LEONARD. 7'0". MODEL 38. 2/2. 3/4. 2-1/2 oz. Medium. Butternut N/S S/B. Red. Varnished. A nearly

new condition, superb early 70's red wrapped Leonard with a sweet, smooth medium/slow action for a DT3 or WF4 fly line. Serial # 2856, circa 1972. Made by Hap Mills, Bob Taylor and Ted Simroe during some of the best of times at the Leonard shop. This rod is totally original including bag case and markings and shows almost no use. Leonard rods of this era seldom show up in this kind of original condition. N/M. $2250.00 SOLD

13410. LEONARD. 7'6". The DURACANE MODEL 755-3. 3/2. #5. 3.9 OZ. Medium/Fast. Walnut D/L S/L. Brown T/Black. Impregnated SN2957. Ted Simroe built a very small number of three-piece Duracane Model rods in their short-lived history An educated guess puts the number at 6 or less. This rod is one of those made in 1975/76 by Ted. Sweet action impregnated rod for a a #5 line Built with oxidized reel seat hardware and ferrules and ferrule plugs. Standard Leonard Cigar grip. Everything correct and original including the bag and properly labeled brass capped case. This rod shows almost no use and remains in near mint original condition. The Duracane rods are eagerly sought after, relatively scarce and going up in value steadily. The investment potential of this rare Duracanee rod is quite excellent. N/M. $1550.00. SOLD

13395. LEONARD. 7'6" MODEL 49-5. 3/2. #5. 4.0 oz. Fast. Curly Maple N/S Slide Band. Translucent Tan.

Varnished. S/N 83149. One of the last of the Leonard rods made before the IRS closed their doors. Delightful to cast with a DT5 line and especially fine fishing dry flies. Throws a fast, tight loop with accuracy. This very desirable length, line-weight and action 1983 Leonard, made by then VP, Ron Kusse, is an ideal fun rod to use for dry fly fishing for trout. Classic three-piece design. Lovingly used and still in excellent plus, original condition and is a prize for the collector/ fisherman. Original bag and brass capped case. E. $1950.00

13430. LEONARD - H. L. 7'6" PRE-FIRE LEONARD 65L MODEL. 2/2. #4/5. 3-7/8 oz. Medium. Butternut D/L S/L. Red. Varnished. Superb early 60's Leonard rod with a perfect medium/light dry fly action for a DT4 or WF5 line. Bright ferrules and hardware on this perfectly lovely, high quality cane rod. The wraps and varnish are in fine, extremely well cared for original condition, with a small, factory-done, hook-dig over-wrap on the butt section, done long ago and of no structural consequence. The rod is 100% fish-able, a very scarce model and the price reflects this cosmetic blemish. The rod is ready for the water and years of delightful service. This Model was the predecessor to the Model 39L and is a most forgiving fly rod. Complete with original bag and case. Excellent mid years, high quality Leonard rod.
E. Price: $1,650.00.

13453. LEONARD 7'6" LEONARD PRE-FIRE 65L MODEL. 2/2. #4/5. 4.0 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Butternut S/L. Dark Red. Varnished. Superb late 50's Leonard rod with a perfect medium dry fly action for a DT4 OR WF5 line. Bright ferrules and hardware on this perfectly lovely, high quality cane rod. The wraps and varnish are in very good and serviceable, well cared for original condition and the rod is ready for the water. Complete with original bag with factory hang-tag and brass-capped aluminum rod case. Excellent mid years, light-line, high quality Leonard rod. E. Price: $1,750.00.

13377. LEONARD. 8'0". MODEL 50DF. 3/2. #5/6. 4.3/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Butternut N/S S/B. Black t/ Red. Varnished. This delightful 1950's Leonard rod has been professionally restored and refinished to nearly new condition. Lightweight, and super smooth, rod with a deliberate medium/ fast dry fly action for a DTF5 line or WF6 line. Retains the original Standard Cigar Grip which has been lightly sanded to smooth out some light ridging. Bright slide band seat with Butternut filler., bright ferrules and finished out in a classic Leonard 50's Pattern cosmetic, which is original to this rod. Both tips are 1/2" short with absolutely no effect on this rod's ability to perform as expected, but that really hleps lower the price, making this a fisherman's BARGAIN! Both are professional replacements and are a perfect match for color and taper and employ their original ferrules. Here you have the consummate bamboo fishing tool, with best pedigree, and priced at half value and still good for a whole lifetime of joyful use. The Model 50DF, one of Leonard's most popular rods, still greatly respected and copied for its flawless performance. The classic three-piece trout rod, nicely redone to Mint Restored fishing condition. In a replacement cloth bag and aluminum tube and a true bargain at this price. M/R. $985.00

13466. MACKLIN CUSTOM 7'0" TROUT ROD by RON McKINLEY. 3/2.

#3/4. 3-1/4oz. Medium/ Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Red. Matte Tung Oil Varnish. Delightfully light actioned, three-piece sweetheart with fine tips, light flaming, Swiss style ferrules, swelled butt Thomas style check and keeper and sculpted metal work in the reel seat set off by a Walnut Butt plug. Very handsome looking rod with a superb dry fly action. Shows very minimal use. In the original cloth bag and black aluminum brass-capped rod case. N/M. $895.00.

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. Will Appreciate. M. $2350.00.

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. Will Appreciate. M. $3450.00. HOLD

13358. ORVIS - Battenkill. 7'6". ADIRONDACK MODEL. 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. The current. swelled butt. 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. It is hard to put into words the fish-ability of this rod. Same rod model being made today. 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. Unused. M. $1650.00.

13434. ORVIS 7'6" MADISON. 2/1. #7. 3-7/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Batt. Walnut S/L. Brown. Impregnated. Dark bamboo Orvis Madison rod carrying serial #70470 and built 7/73 possibly by Ron White. Around that time Orvis was changing their bamboo color to lighter stock and this rod may have been made on some of the last of the darker battenkill quality cane stock being phased out, but then, who really knows? This rod was made for trout, light bass or salmon rod. It has an exceptional action with plenty of punch to handle a #7 line beautifully. It is just a darn good fishing rod. A perfect opportunity to fish with bamboo without spending a whole lot or needing to have repair work done. In the original bag and labeled case. E. Price: $395.00.

13439. ORVIS. 7'6". Battenkill. 2/2. #5/6. 3-7/8 oz. Medium. Batt Seat. Brown. Impregnated. Last of the Wes Jordan era. Serial #62631. Made in 1971. The all-time classic Orvis rod with high quality and a superb Medium rod action for a DT5/WF6 line. Try this rod with a Lee Wulff Triangle Taper 5 and you'll understand all the fuss. Excellent as a basic overall trout fishing rod. The rod is in nice overall original condition showing little use. Original bag and original labeled aluminum rod case. Where can you find this kind of quality at this kind of price? Jordan era Orvis rods are a true bargain. E. $675.00

13477. ORVIS. 7'6". Battenkill. 2/2. #5/6. 3-7/8 oz. Medium. Batt Seat. Brown. Impregnated. Wes Jordan era. Serial #37456. Made in early 1964 by George Reid & Cal Skinner. This is the all-time classic Orvis rod with high quality and a superb Medium rod action for a DT5/WF6 line. Try this rod with a Lee Wulff Triangle Taper 5 and you'll understand all the fuss. Excellent as a basic overall trout fishing rod. The rod is in nice overall condition showing little use real use. Original bag and original labeled aluminum rod case. Where can you find this kind of quality at this kind of price? Jordan era Orvis rods are a true bargain. E. $750.00

13338. ORVIS. 7'11". MANCHESTER. 2/2. #4/5. 3-1/4 oz. Med/Fast. Walnut S/L. Antique Gold t/Brown. Varnished. Magnificent mid-1940's, Serial #0638 Orvis, made directly by Wes Jordan and his elves before the full-time venture into rod impregnation. One of the first 1,000 post depression rods made by Orvis. Made with a sweet dry fly action. Rod has fine tips and a wonderfully light action for a DT4 or WF5 Line. Distinctive "down locking screw lock seat with delicately knurled reel seat hardware stamped "Makers, Charles F. Orvis Co Inc, Manchester VT," in fine script. The rod was just professionally refinished to outstanding condition with no use since. Originally made as an 8 footer, the rod lost an inch during the refinish work thanks to resetting the ferrules with no change is action or performance. This is one sweet, light action fly rod. Comes in the original rod bag and original aluminum rod case. M/R. $750.00

13468. ORVIS. 8'6". MANCHESTER. 3/2. #6/7. 5.0 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut Batt D/L S/L. Deep Red. Impregnated. This rod, serial # 9598 was built in November of 1950 by George Reid. It comes in the original paper labeled aluminum rod case and cloth bag and is factory rated for an HDH (DT6) line, but casts best with a WF7 line. It casts with absolute authority and has a delightful medium-faster action that is perfect for heavy trouting and effective smallmouth fishing. Make no mistake, this is a well made high grade Orvis rod from a time period when quality was King. It certainly is one of the nicest of this model we've seen. There is a professional 3" overwrap on one of the tips from hook dig damage, but everything appears sound and fishable without concern. A very handsome rod with the original cloth bag and aluminum rod case. This rod model is scarce and an historically important rod for the serious Orvis collector. It is also an exceptionally nice fishing tool. E. $625.00

13390. PARKER - JON. 7'6". TROUT. 3/2. #4/5. 4.0 oz. Medium/ Fast. Burled Walnut S/B. Translucent Brown t/Black. Varnished. S/N 9049. Beautifully flamed rod custom built in the classic THREE PIECE design with beautiful dry fly action leaving nothing to be desired. Built with a strong medium/fast action. Powers out a DT4/WF5 line like a bullet, yet has Mirror Image Tips fine enough to guarantee accurate fly placement. Beautifully marbleized walnut seat with oxidized N/S cap & ring and standard Cigar grip. This powerful, dry fly action rod is ideal for absolute line control. Complete with cloth bag and brass capped case. Barely used. N/M. $1250.00.

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, better yet, you can have Wes Cooper scarf a replacement section to restore to full length and action for under $150. Fantastic bass, salmon or steel head rod. The long tip is delightful with a DT7 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. $1450.00

13471. PHILLIPSON. 7'0". HAYWOOD ZEPHYR. 2/1. 5/6. 3.9 oz. Fast. Tenite U/L S/L reel seat. Bronze t/Black. Varnished. This is a very unusual rod with an interesting pedigree. Made by Bill Phillipson in the Granger style as a private label rod for a Western outfitter. The reel seat is a n unusual design up-locking style with a trademark Phillipson Tenite filler, quite rare. The rod is totally original and in near mint, barely used condition. The grip is a "HAMMER" style Full Wells, so popular in the late 1940's. This rod has a wonderfully fast dry fly action and just fires out a DT5/WF6 line. The rod bag and the aluminum rod case are both vintage original Phillipson. This is your chance to own a fantastic 7 foot rod of excellent quality for cheap money thanks to the single tip which all of this model were originally made with. N/M. $795.00

13441. PHILLIPSON. 7'0" PHILLIPSON PEERLESS. 2/2. #4/5. 3 oz. Med/Fast Dry Fly. Rosewood Rev S/L. Antique Gold. Impregnated. Bill Phillipson's finest impregnated rod model in professionally custom refinished and un-fished since condition. Demonstrates the quick and delicate action this fine rod Model is known for. Smooth and delicate dry fly action for a DT4 or WF5 line. Rod is straight, tight, sound and ready to fish, and remains in superb upgraded overall condition. The reel seat is a definite upgrade from the original with a lovely piece of dark Rosewood Ifiller and a reverse screw locking mechanism. With the original bag and labeled Phillipson case. These shorter Phillipson rods are terribly scarce and have become quite collectible. Beyond that, they are truly fun little rods to use. Seven footers of this vintage are almost impossible to find and very desirable as a great little fishing rod. M/R. Price: $975.00

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 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. Original bag and replacement case. E. $1250.00.

13423. PHILLIPSON. 8'0". BOB CARMICHAEL. 3/2. #5. 4-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Black Aluminum S/L. Brown. Varnished. This superb condition, completely original, early Phillipson rod has a superb varnish finish and is a quietly handsome rod. It has a comfortable half wells grip and superb action for a DT5 line. The rod is in perfect fishing condition and comes with the original bag and aluminum tube. Only a minor repair to rear grip cork keeps it out of the near mint category. Made under contract by Bill Phillipson and sold through Bob Carmichael's Moose Store on Jackson Hole, WY in the late 1940's/ early 1950's. Lettered with "Bob Carmichael, 8'" on the rod shaft. Ready to fish and give long-term service with excellent appreciation potential. An interesting part of the Phillipson history, but best of all, it is a sweet little classic just waiting for a spot of exercise. E. $895.00.

13350. PICKARD - JOHN - DICKERSON 7613 REPLICA. 7'6". Serial #7625 P.E. 2/2. #5. 4.0 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut S/L. Bronze t/Black. Varnished. Wonderfully balanced Lyle Dickerson action for a DT5 line. The most desirable of the ultra rare 7-1/2' models from this revered master builder because of its configuration. Considered by some to be Dickerson's best 7-1/2' action and much copied by today's rod builders. Thanks to Michigan rod builder John Pickard's obvious talent this rod does cast like a dream and is a spot-on replica of the Dickerson action and aesthetics. It looks like Lyle made it. John's shop boasts all of the original Dickerson equipment, so there is much authenticity there and his work speaks for itself. The attention to detail and finish work is right there! Comes in its original cloth bag and replacement brass capped case. Barely used. N/M. $1495.00

13450. JOHN PICKARD BUILT 8'0" MODEL 8012 DICKERSON. 2/2.Line: #4/5. 3 oz. Medium. Walnut Slide Band Seat. Medium Brown. Varnished. One of the hardest of the light line Dickerson rod models to obtain, built by John on the Dickerson Mill and to the medium action of the original lightweight Dickerson model. Lettered "Pickard 8012 Hollow P.E." on the shaft and extremely light in weight thanks to the Hollow built construction. It remains un-fished. Original Dickerson rods continue to elude fans and collectors as there is only a finite number available and most owners truly cherish them. So any opportunity to secure a taper replica rod made on the original rod shop equipment is not to be passed up. Wonderfully balanced Lyle Dickerson Medium Action for a DT4 or WF5 line. Thanks to Michigan rod builder John Pickard's obvious talent this rod does cast like a dream and only varies from the original Dickerson look by the use of medium brown color wraps. John's shop boasts all of the original Dickerson equipment, so there is much authenticity there and his work speaks for itself. The attention to detail and finish work is right there! Comes in its original cloth bag and brass capped case. M. Price: $1,695.00

13454. JOHN PICKARD BUILT MODEL 8014 GUIDE DICKERSON. 2/2. #6/7. 4-5/8 oz. Medum. Walnut Slide Band seat. Med. Brown T/ Black. Varnished. One of the most respected of all the Dickerson rod models. Built by John on the Dickerson Mill and rod making machinery with all the components: cane, coerk, silk threads, ferrules and guides from th L. L. Dickerson Rod Shop. Patterned on the fast-action tapers of the casting machine 8014 Guide renowned for long, accurate casts with big bushy dry flies. Lettered "Pickard 8014 Guide #5 P.E." on the shaft. This rod is actually serial #5 of only 20 of these rods built in this fashion by John and is accompanied by a letter from him attesting to the rod's provenance. Collect or fish? Your difficult choice to make. It remains un-fished. Thanks to Michigan rod builder John Pickard's obvious talent this rod does cast like a dream and is a superb Dickerson replica with all the cache of the original. John's shop boasts all of the original Dickerson equipment, so there is much authenticity there and his work speaks for itself. The attention to detail and finish work is right there! Comes in its original cloth bag and brass capped case. M. Price: $1,895.00 SOLD

13431. POWELL - EUGENE C. 8'0". TROUT 2/2. 5/6. 4.3 oz. Medium/Fast. Mahogany N/S S/L. Red. Varnished. One of the last of the Powell factory bamboo rods built after Walton's death by his grandson, Eugene C. Powell. Beautifully made, factory rod with two matching tips. Finished out with a classic Powell Mahogany filled, up-locking reel seat and Wells grip. This rod was built on Powell's patented semi-hollow construction and is a lightweight rod for a DT5 or WF6 line with a very smooth medium-fast action. Beautifully finished in handsome Red wraps, Agate Stripper and bright hardware. Last of a bamboo rod-making dynasty. Complete with bag and brass-capped aluminum case. Unused. M. Price: $1,500.00

13263. SCHROEDER - D. G. 7'6". 761510 TROUT. 3/2. #4/5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast. Figured Maple N/S S/B. Light Bronze t/ Red. Varnished. SN 15596. This beautifully made rod from Janesville, Wisconsin rod maker, D.G. Schroeder puts me in mind of a Lyle Dickerson Model 761510 in every way imaginable, thus my nomenclature for the rod model, with all due respect to Mr. Schroeder. Wonderfully balanced action for a #4/5 line. It cast best for me with a DT4, but had no trouble taming a WF5 line either, so take your pick. Custom built with a Tiger Maple reel seat and Ferrule Plugs, Swelled Butt, carbide stripper, two-up node spacing, fine Mirror tips, perfect workmanship and finish, and very smart looking, gleaming varnish. This is probably the most desirable of the ultra rare Dickerson models and is considered by some to be his best 7-1/2' action. This Schroeder rod has a very similar feel and does cast like a dream and looks almost unfished... and is close to new condition. N/M. $1650.00.

13326. SCOTT SC PROTOTYPE BAMBOO FLY ROD. 6'5". Model PROTOTYPE. 2/1. #3. 2.3 oz.. Medium/Fast. Koa N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Brown. Varnished. In four short seasons., Bernard Ramanauskas, owner of Freestone Rods and 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. The folks at GRAY'S

SPORTING JOURNAL backed that up by awarding the Scott production model SC653, the "Gray's Best" Award in 2008 when this model was added to the Scott product line. This rod is of moderately flamed color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan t/Brown wraps and Pressed Nodes, 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. The stripper is Agatine with Snake Brand snake guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S slide band seat hardware. The gently swelled butt is offset at the grip by an oxidized N/S nose check which brackets the Standard Cigar grip. The taper of this is designed to place a DT3 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. The perfect head-water rod. AS A PROTOTYPE MODEL, THE ROD WAS CONSTRUCTED WITH A SINGLE TIP AND IS LETTERED "SCOTT 6'5" FOR 3" AND IS FITTED WITH AN "EDEN CANE" STAMPED BUTT CAP. IT IS THE ONLY SCOTT BAMBOO ROD EVER FINISHED THAT WAY. It comes with a provenance letter from Bernard R. on Freestone stationary attesting to the rod's heritage and authenticity. Provided in a cloth rod bag and a first quality Aluminum rod case. Now that Bernard has ceased building rods for Scott this rod WILL APPRECIATE in value over time. BRAND NEW. $2700.00

13327. SCOTT SC BAMBOO FLY ROD. 6'11". MODEL SC6114. 2/2. #4. 2.8 oz.. Medium/Fast. 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. 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 be the overall favorite 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 Aluminum rod case. WITH SCOTT BAMBOO SERIAL NUMBERS FIRST STARTED AT 1001, THIS IS ROD # 1002, THE SECOND ROD EVER MADE AND THE FIRST BAMBOO ROD EVER SOLD COMMERCIALLY BY SCOTT. STRONG COLLECTOR POTENTIAL AS WELL AS TERRIFIC FISHING CAPABILITY. Now that Bernard has ceased building rods for Scott this rod WILL APPRECIATE in value over time. BRAND NEW. $2400.00

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. $1895.00.

13293. TARANSKY - NICHOLAS A. 7'3". MONARO - DRIGGS. 3/2. #4/5. 3 oz. Fast Parabolic. Red Mallee Burl N/S S/B. Goldenrod. Varnished. If you are

impressed by top quality work, a faster, yet fuller working 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, with ferrules and hardware set off by decorative, hand-done, metal engraving, then this is the rod for you! The rivers in Tasmania and New Zealand are gin clear, the trout are huge, smart, spooky as hell, and the ultimate challenge! It is pretty near impossible to "sneak up on 'em", so you'd better be able to cast 40 to 60 feet with ease and accuracy, even with a 5 weight line! That is precisely what Australian Rod Maker, Nick Taransky designed this delightful dry fly rod to do with the help of an Paul Young Driggs taper. It is fast and responsive, throws a DT4 or

WF5 line 60 feet with a 12" loop, exactly where you aimed it! The Monaro Series is Nick's Best rod. This rod is built from a single culm of bamboo with MIRROR tips and a lovely Agate stripper. Fitted with a beautifully figured Red Mallee Burl wood seat with bright N/S S/B hardware and a classic Western Cigar shape grip. All of the Nickel Silver fittings and ferrules are finely engraved and the females are fitted with Bamboo Ferrule Plugs. The slide ring is engraved with a Mayfly Nymph, Dun and Spinner and a lovely Brownie beautifully done on the bottom of the butt cap, all first class and very tastefully done, by Richard Chapman. The Monaro Series rod is fitted to a Brass capped aluminum rod case and poplin cotton rod bag. Tremendous style and value here at an outstanding price in as new condition. M. $2495.00.

13380. TAYLOR - R.D. 6'6". MODEL 23H. 2/2. #4. 2-3/8 oz. Medium. Butternut N/S S/B. Golden Tan. Varnished. One of Bob Taylor's utterly beautiful Natural toned bamboo color rods with a delicate dry fly midge action for a DT4 line. Rod is finished with a complimenting natural-toned Butternut reel seat and bright nickel silver ferrules and reel seat parts. Rod reminds me of an exquisitely built Hawes Bros. rod from the 1920's. Complete with brass appointed aluminum case and handmade rod bag. This rod is the perfect tool for small streams and smaller flies. Save yourself a 3 year wait. N/M. $2350.00.

13381. TAYLOR - R.D. 7'0". MODEL 24-4. 2/2. #4. 3-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Dark Olive. Varnished. Exceptionally well made light line, small fly size, fine tippet, trout rod. Made with a perfect, precise and super sweet faster dry fly action for a DT4 line. Ultra High Grade work from the Catskill school of rod making from one of its best practitioners. Darker, Payne-like cane color with oxidized fittings and ferrules and impeccable wrap and finish work. Comes with a brass appointed aluminum case and hand-sewn cloth sack. This rod shows only light use and is ready for a lifetime of great service as your favorite dry fly rod. E. $2350.00.

13402. T&T. 7'6". HENDRICKSON. 2/2. #5. 4 oz. Medium Fast Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Translucent Tan. Varnished. Serial #2386. Built in Greenfield in 1975 by Dorsey and finished out and hand lettered by Maxwell. Delicate power is all over this fabulous rod for a DT5 or TT5 line. This is a great rod for dries and wets from sizes 10 to 20. Lovely, even toned, oven tempered cane color. Cigar grip with a Morticed Walnut, Down-locking, slide band seat. This rod action is suited to all around trout fishing including wets, small streamers and bead or cone-heads This rod has loads of sparkle with a very easy to cast action and really smokes for dry fly work. One tip is a later done (1980's) matching factory replacement and the reel seat hardware shows normal bluing wear and the original owner's name is lettered on the rod. Despite the sound of all that this rod has been well cared for over the years and in the original bag and brass capped rod case. E. $1800.00.

13359. T&T. 8'6". CLASSIC KIT ROD. 2/2. #6/7. 4-1/2 oz. Medium. Mortised Walnut N/S S/L. Translucent Brown. Impregnated. One of the nicest rods you'll ever use for heavy trout, light bass and salmon or steel-head fishing. Casts the versatile WF7 line like a rocket. Excellent all around rod in near new condition. Very handsome with the medium flamed bamboo and translucent wraps. Professionally finished out from a 1980's T&T Classic Rod kit with all T&T component Of course, the rod is unmarked and not serial numbered and is was not factory finished. The final assembler did a magnificent job with work worthy of a T&T. A true quality bargain at this price and in this virtually new condition. with a factory labeled cloth bag and black aluminum rod case. N/M. $950.00

13452. F. E. THOMAS 8'0" DIRIGO MODEL TROUT ROD. 3/2. #5. 4-3/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Black Tenite D/L S/L. Dark Brown. Varnished. A delightfully fine tipped, medium-fast action, F.E.Thomas, just professionally restored to as new condition in the original appearance and colors. A Classic looking rod with a cigar grip and a handsome black Tenite filled down-locking screw lock reel seat. It is ready to fish and will give years of dependable service fishing joy. The rod has sweet medium to medium-fast action for a DT5 line. It is a prize for even the most particular bamboo fan. The cloth bag with factory hang tag and aluminum case originals. Really sweet F.E.Thomas rods are encountered less and less these days in this length and line weight and they are a very desirable rod, equivalent in quality and action and performance to the Leonard rods. If you are looking for just one really nice, all capable rod for nearly all of your trout fishing, here it is! Comes in a replacement rod bag and the original F. E. Thomas factory labeled aluminum rod case. M/R. Price: $1,500.00.

13180. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES - HOLLOW BUILT . 6'0". H. S. GILLUM. 2/2. #4. 2.65 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.

13318. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 6'6". LEONARD MODEL 37H PATTERN. 2/2. #4. 3.0 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Butternut N/S S/B. Chinese Red Silks. Varnished. The Leonard 37H is legendary among 6-1/2 footers as one if the most delightful to fish. With rod tapers patterned after that gem this classic Taper rod from A.J. is a superbly crafted that rod boasts a distinctive swelled butt, an extra smooth Medium/Fast Dry Fly action, Blonde color cane, bright Leonard style Ferrules, a bright Nickel Silver Slide Band seat over Butternut wood and Black snake guides, exactly like the rod it emulates. The blonde bamboo color of this rod is totally suggestive of the much desired Leonard rod is complimented by the Cigar grip and Chinese Red Silks. The fly keeper is also in the Leonard style. Like its predecessor this rod delivers small trout flies with absolute style, grace and accuracy. This particular set of rod 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. Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $995.00.

13429. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 7'0". PAYNE MODEL 196 SOLID BUILT. 3/2. #4. 3.5 oz. Medium-Fast Dry Fly. Walnut U/L N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. With rod tapers patterned after the Jim Payne Model 196, one of the world's rarest and most respected fly rod models, this superb rod boasts a gentle swelled butt, an extra smooth, totally Payne-like, Medium-Fast Dry Fly action, flamed dark caramel Payne color cane, Payne style Ferrules, an Up-Locking N/S Slide Band seat over figured Walnut, a black stripper guide and Bronze snake guides, just like the 1960'S rod it emulates. The rod is complimented by the Payne Cigar grip and Brown tipped Yellow Silks, as the original. This rod delivers a DT4 fly line with absolute authority and total precision; exactly as does the rod it pays homage to. One cast and you'll understand why Payne's rod tapers are copied so much by today's builders. Extra handsome looking Dark Flamed rod with a delightful action and a lovely high gloss varnish finish. Cloth bag and Brass Capped aluminum case. Barely used. N/M. $950.00

13428. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 7'0". PAYNE MODEL 98 HOLLOW BUILT. 2/2. #4. 3.0 oz. Medium-Fast Dry Fly. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. With rod tapers patterned after the ultra-rare Jim Payne Model 98, one of the world's most respected fly rods, this superb rod boasts a gentle swelled butt, an extra smooth, totally Payne-like Medium-Fast Dry Fly action, flamed dark caramel Payne color cane, Payne style Ferrules, an Oxidized N/S Slide Band seat over Spanish Cedar, a Red agate stripper guide and Bronze snake guides, just like the rod it emulates. The rod is complimented by the Payne Cigar grip and Brown tipped Yellow Silks, as the original. This rod delivers a DT4 fly line with absolute delicacy and total precision; exactly as does the rod it pays homage to. One cast and you'll understand why Payne's rod tapers are copied so much by today's builders. Extra 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 Brass Capped aluminum case.. BRAND NEW. $1295.00

13363. THRAMER - A. J. - HOLLOWBUILT. 7'6". SIGNATURE SERIES. 2/2. #4. 3-1/4 oz. Medium Fast. Burled Walnut N/S S/B. Brown. Varnished. This outstanding 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 care, made with a swelled butt, Cigar grip, oxidized ferrules and hardware over a nicely figured, dark Burled Walnut filler. Provided in a cloth bag and aluminum rod case. E. $995.00 SOLD

13321. TODD WEBB. 8'0". DICKERSON 8013 NODE-LESS. 2/1. #5. 4.3 oz. Medium/Fast. Maple U/L S/L. Bronze t/Black. Varnished. This was a rod built by hobby builder Todd Webb of Montana a number of years ago. Todd did some interesting things with this rod giving it a set of 8013 tapers to fire a DT5 line perfectly. Next he built the blank using node-less construction reducing rod weight and adding power. lastly, he did some innovative ferrule work using composite slides on the ferrules virtually eliminating future wear from oxidation. All-in-all an intriguing piece of serious work built in a single tip rod. Blonde color flawless can with superb node removal work. The rod is not marked as to maker, thus the low bargain price. Pity that Todd never continued his work, as it was unique. The rod has seen no real use and remains in near new condition. The action is powerful and fast, sure to please a fussy caster. With original bag and aluminum case. N/M. $450.00.

13386. WHITEHEAD - DARYL L. 7'6". DESCHUTES ROD CO. 2/2. #4/5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Amboyna N/S S/B. Dark Brown. Varnished. Daryll Whitehead Standard Grade trout rod with a nickel silver down-locking slide band seat filled with highly figured Amboyna wood. Replete with the trademark buffalo horn ferrule plug, black guides and tip tops. Comes with cloth bag and brass capped aluminum tube with label dated 1/6/93. Makers name and rod serial number 764 engraved on the decoratively engraved Nickel Silver butt hostel. This rod is barely used. N/M. $1350.00.

13331. WINSTON. 7'6" Trout. San Francisco Built 2/2. #5. 3-7/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Bakelite D/L S/L. Beige. Varnished. Serial #8635. Older trout model, magnificently built by Doug Merrick and Gary Howells in San Francisco with Winston's patented fluted-hollow shaft construction. Grip is the famed half Wells style. Reel seat is the trademark downlocking Bakelite screw lock reel seat. Used, but well cared for. One tip has a long-ago factory-done 3" repair overwrap about mid-way on the tip from a minor hook dig, of no fishing consequence. Straight and sound with excellent ferrule fit and a truly outstanding, light tipped action for a #5line. Superb casting rod and a desirable and collectible example of Doug Merrick and Gary Howell's finest work. Original labeled cloth bag and original Cal-Air aluminum case. E. $1600.00

13345. WINSTON. 8'0". TROUT. SOLID CONSTRUCTION & S.F. BUILT. 2/1. #5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium. Cork S/L. Brown. Varnished. Early Merrick & Howells Built Winston. Serial #502-S. Very unusual & unique model in that it is solid built to customer spec rather than the customary fluted Hollow Built as are most Winston rods. To guarantee the overall rod weight remained under 4 oz. the rod was also fitted with a cork barreled reel seat rather than the usual black rubber seat. Delightful medium action rod for a DT5 line. Half Wells Grip. Fished and enjoyed and well cared for by its original owner, the rod remains in excellent original condition with the original bag and aluminum case. Outstanding example of low serial number SAN FRANCISCO Winston rod. E. $1150.00

13334. ZIETAK - TIM. 8'0". QUADRATE. 2/2. #5. 4.0 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Deep Brown t/Black. Varnished. Superb all purpose medium/fast action trout rod with a delightful medium to medium-fast progressive action for a DT5 line. The cane color is a flamed medium brown. The hollow-built, four strip construction assures inherent power yet this rod is light in weight and fine tipped to protect delicate tippets. Marvelous in-hand balance. The full working, progressive action is about ideal for nearly all types of trout fishing and larger waters. A very handsome rod with the flamed cane, oxidized fittings and hardware, Payne colored silks and a lovely Walnut reel seat, complimented by the modified Half-Wells style grip. Built with terrific attention to detail. This is one fine fishing tool. Almost New. N/M. $1100.00

13455. TIM ZIETAK 8'0" QUADRATE HOLLOW-BUILT. 2/2. #5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Dark Green t/Black. Varnished. Superb all purpose medium/fast action trout rod with a delightful medium to medium-fast progressive action for a DT5 line. The cane color is a flamed medium brown. The hollowbuilt, four strip construction assures inherent power yet this rod is light in weight and fine tipped to protect delicate tippets. Marvelous in-hand balance. The full working, progressive action is about ideal for nearly all types of trout fishing and larger waters. A very handsome rod with the flamed cane, oxidized fittings and hardware, colored silks and a lovely Walnut reel seat, complimented by the modified Half-Wells style grip. Built with terrific attention to detail. This is one fine fishing tool. E - N/M. $995.00 SOLD

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