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.

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.

13620. ANTIQUE – LANCEWOOD 5'0" & 7'9" TRADE ROD. Four Rod Sections. Lake Trolling Rod. Nickeled Slide Band Chubb Style Seat. No Wraps . Varnished. This interesting old Lance Wood Lake Trolling rod was made by Montague or Chubb as a trade rod and sold in Hardware and General Stores early-on, circa 1900. This rod was built as BOTH a 5 foot boat/wire-line rod and/or a lightweight 7'6" Three-piece Streamer trolling rod. It is complete with all sections full length. It has Nickel silver Spike Ferrules with ferrule plugs, a Chubb style side rail seat slide band seat of Nickel-plated brass, and a heavy, Pritchard Style, black painted wooden grip. The rod is fitted with slide ring mounted, Brass Tunnel Guides and Stirrup tip-tops. The rod has been professionally restored to better than new and will dress any den wall, especially if mounted with an old wire-line trolling reel. Comes in a non-original early Heddon canvas cloth bag with the Heddon Label.    M/R.   $295.00

            13483. ANTIQUE - CHUBB ?? UNMARKED BAIT OR TROLLING ROD. 7'0”. JUST RESTORED TO AS NEW. 3/1. Brass S/B Seat Chinese Red w/ Full American Intermediates. Varnished. This rod wad just restored to better than new condition by one of this country's most accomplished rod restoration craftsmen. The grip is sheet cork and is all new. The polished Brass Up-Locking, slide band reel seat is fitted with the Chubb trademark Side Rails. Three rod sections make a very pleasant action casting rod or light trolling rod. fitted with the original two-loop guides and three-loop tip-top. The rod is unmarked, but there is no mistaking that reel seat design. The ferrules and all hardware are polished brass. The mid section had the ferrule re-set and is now 2" short, but the other two sections are full length. Fitted to a replacement cloth bag. There have been no serious repairs done to this rod, just a professional total refinish and the rod looks like it just left the Chubb shop. Beautifully restored display rod from the early 1900's. Couple this rod with a 2-1/4" Hendryx or vom Hofe reel and you have the perfect vintage outfit to proudly display. M/R. $225.00.

13557. CLARK - MIKE. 7'3". TROUT.        1 PIECE.      #4. 3.9 oz. Medium. Walnut rev N/S S/L. Black t/Red. Satin Finished Varnish. Hand planed rod built by Colorado rod maker, Mike Clark under the name South Creek Limited. Mike's rods are much admired and recommended by fishing author, John Gierach. Finished in a Blonde color bamboo and given a low shine, satin varnish finish. Fitted with a lovely, mortised walnut reel seat and oxidized Nickel Silver reverse screw lock hardware and a Half Wells Cigar grip. Mike has built only a very few one-piece rods to date, so this one is rare and unique. This rod has a full working, medium parabolic action for a DT3 / WF44 line. It casts the line with absolute authority and with incredible control and presentation, cushioned, yet precise. Very impressive. It is easy to see why John Gierach is a such a fan. In the original bag and case. Rod shows loving use and remains in excellent condition. Oversize shipment @ $40.00             E. $1600.00.

      13489. CONSTABLE.    7'6".    R. H. WOODS MODEL. 2/1. #5. 3.5 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Cork S/B. Red. Varnished. A unique and much sought after rod made by Cliff Constable of Bromley, England circa the mid 70's. The R.H Woods model was sold here in the States by the good folks at Anglers mail, in Cincinnati. Like most of the Constable rods, all of which were imported through Anglers mail, this model was offered with either a single or double tip. This staggered ferrule rod has a lovely Medium/Fast Parabolic action, just great for all round light-line use. Built with a staggered ferrule design and casts a Triangle Taper 5 line really well. Appears to have seen fairly light use and remains in excellent, ready to fish condition. Excellent rod for the money. Comes with the original cloth bag and aluminum case.     E.       $525.00.

             13633. CRITCHFIELD, WILLIAM. 7'0". P. Y. PRINCESS. 2/2. #4/5. 3.2 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Dark Apple wood N/S Dual Ring. Dark Bronze. Varnished. Full working, Princess Taper, a little known and shorter Perfectionist style action 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 Princess taper, easily the least known of the many Young Models probably due to the fact that he only made them to special order and built less than a dozen of them. Fitted with another seldom seen P.Y. trademark, a comfortable vented grip. Beautifully figured Apple wood seat is really lovely. Oxidized ferrules and N/S Hardware. 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. $799.00.

          13330. CRITCHFIELD, WILLIAM. 7'2". P. Y. DRIGGS RIVER. 2/2. #4/5. 3-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast Parabolic. Burled 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. 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 #4 OR 5 line. Fitted with a comfortable Cigar grip and decorative Burled 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. $799.00.

                      13617. CRITCHFIELD - WILLIAM. 7'9" PAUL YOUNG PARA 14 TAPER FLY ROD.   2/2.   #5/6.   3.7 oz.   Fast Parabolic.   Cork S/B N/S.   Golden Bronze. Varnished.   Superb copy of one of the Para 14 taper variations, one of Young's scarcest model fly rods. Powerful, full-working action for a DT5 or WF6 line and patterned to produce that delicate, yet powerful feel the Young rods are known for. This rod boasts a straight butt: an extra smooth and powerful, Young-like, fast action: dark flamed Young color cane: Super-Z style Ferrules: a Black anodized N/S Slide Band seat over Cork: and black guides, just like the rod it emulates. The rod is complimented by the reverse Wells grip and Golden Bronze color Silks, and a two-up node pattern round out the Paul Young appointments of this extremely well done rod. This rod has the same smooth delivery and precision exactly like the rod it pays homage to. One cast and you'll understand why the scarce Para 14 action is so well respected by today's builders. In a cloth bag and brass capped case. Great buy here.       BRAND NEW     $799.00

           13594. CRITCHFIELD, WILLIAM. 8'6". DICKERSON 861912 TAPER. 3/2. #7/8. 5-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast. Brown t/ Black. Matte Finish Varnished. Dark Walnut rev N/S S/L w/ perm 3/4" butt. Smooth, progressive dry fly action rod in the Dickerson tradition, made by Minnesota rod builder, Bill Critchfield. This Dark Flame toned bamboo rod has the classic action of the Dickerson Model 861912, perfectly suited to salmon and steel head work, wet or dry. Fitted with a comfortable Western Cigar grip and dark Burled Walnut seat filler, Agate Stripper, classic black guides and oxidized hardware and ferrules. Brand New in the cloth bag and aluminum case. Terrific quality value for the money. Fantastic bamboo muscle rod. BRAND NEW.    $899.00

      13634. DAME STODDARD - GEORGE VARNEY. 8'0". OPTIMUS LIGHT TROUT. 3/2. #4. 3-1/2 oz. Medium. Butternut N/S S/B. Red w/Red Intermediates. Varnished. From the Teens, early 20's and built by George Varney of Leonard and Montague fame as a privately branded rod for Dame Stoddard of Boston. Stamped with the Dame Stoddard name and the trademark name "Optimus" on the reel seat. Exceptionally nice light action trout rod. Appears completely original, with all sections full length and no repairs. The wraps and varnish are very good and all ferrules tight, ( and complete with the original N/S ferrule plugs) and all sections straight. This is a very sound, highest quality production fly rod, with an unusually light action, an inherent characteristic of Varney rods. Most importantly, you are getting a fish-able, lightweight cane rod with an almost magical action for a #4 line. that is fun to cast and ready to fish. Comes in the original, properly labeled cloth bag and a later added aluminum case.     VG.     $695.00.

                   13655. DICKERSON - LYLE L.   7'0". MODEL 7012. 2/2. #4/5. 2.6 oz. Medium/ Fast. Cork N/S S/L. Golden Bronze t/ Black. Varnished. Incredibly scarce and desirable model of the ultra rare Dickerson rods. Considered by many to be his finest actioned rod, and the taper most often copied by contemporary makers. This rod casts a DT4 line with flawless perfection. The rod has a very unique provenance. The cork grip and reel seat and ferrules were assembled by Jim Schaaf on blanks made entirely by Lyle Dickerson and were made using the the Dickerson equipment. These blanks were made in a very unusual (for the model) configuration. The semi-finished set of blanks were delivered by Schaaf to Pickard in 2008 when John bought the rod shop. The rod was finished out and sold by John then. The rod is in as new, unused condition since the refinish several years ago by John Pickard, the current owner of the Dickerson rod shop equipment. The rod was never lettered with a date of manufacture. It is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Jim Schaaf dated 2009. The finish work is perfectly done and the rod is Lyle L. Dickerson aesthetics (and body) in every respect remains unused since the final work. Rare investment opportunity. In a new cloth bag and brass capped rod case. Jim's provenance letter reads in part, "This 7' 2pc. 2.6 oz bamboo fly rod with two full tips, built with a hollow fluted butt section, is part of...completed blanks sent to me by Glenn Dickerson Years ago after Jerry Stein and I published the Dickerson book. These blanks were made by Glenn's father Lyle L. Dickerson, but the rods were never completed."..."Both 7011 Hollow and 7012 Hollow rods are mentioned in the Dickerson Ledger. No Completed 7' Hollow rods and no other 7' Hollow blanks have ever turned up."        M.      $12,000.00.  

       13490. EARLY DIVINE FLY ROD. 7'11". TROUT. 3/1. #5/6. 4-1/2 oz. Medium/ Fast. Full N/S S/B. Red w/Black & Red Decoratives. Varnished. Nicely refinished long ago and unmarked swelled butt rod made by Devine and stamped on the ornate N/S slide band seat with the serial No R2810 . Agate stripper and tip-top may be original, rest of guides are not. Reel seat and ferrules were originally oxidized on this rod and are of very high quality suggesting this is one of Devine's better models. Comes in the original cloth bag and replacement F E. Thomas brass capped case. casts well with a DT5 or WF6 line and is ready to fish. E. $350.00.

           13641. JOHN DICKSON AND SON. 8'0". GREENHEART FLY ROD. 3/2. #4. 4.75 oz. Medium. Cork Universal Slide Band. Green. Varnished. Made ca. 1910 by John Dickson & Son of Edinburgh. Founded in 1820 and family run until 1936. Dixon angling interests were extended from "Best Grade" shotgun manufacture with the acquisition of Alex Martin, est. 1837. John Dixon and Son continues today with "Best Grade Bespoke" guns ranging to $100,000 per. This unique rod is a simply delightful, light, delicate action rod for a DT5 line. Made with a Green-heart wood butt for strength, and the mid and tip of Lance-wood for delicacy, this rod can compete handily with modern rods for everyday use. The grip and reel seat is ever so graceful and made of sheet Cork with a slide band, Universal Style, seat that fits antique or contemporary reels with no fuss. The Brass reel seat parts, grip nose check and ferrules are all oxidized. Just professionally refinished to 100% fishing condition, with new wraps, guides, varnish, etc. The ferrule spikes are simply turned shaft wood and the one on the tip is missing, of no consequence to use. It is a Very RARE example of a classic old European fly rod, in as new, professionally refinished condition with the added charm of being quite fish-able today. In the original sewn-label cloth bag and complete with the original Walnut Ferrule plugs. A Vintage Prize!     M/R.     $695.00.

        13635. DUCK - DOUGLAS J. 7'0". MODEL 187. No. 2101. 2/2. #3. 3.0 oz. Medium/Slow. Birdseye Maple/Cork N/S S/B. Medium Brown t/Gold. Varnished. Douglas Duck was a noted high quality Texas rod maker who passed away several years ago. This rod is marked "D.J. Duck Maker - 187, 7' - 3, No. 2101" on the rod shaft. Doug's Garrison replicas are truly top-notch rods with much of the charisma found in the originals. They have become quite collectible, but just don't cost as much. and are a lot more amenable to being fished on a regular basis, than are the "too valuable to fish" rods they so beautifully emulate. This rod is a dead-on facsimile in action to the original. A beautifully finished rod with a light Maple reel seat, oxidized Nickel Silver cap & ring hardware, and Super-Z style ferrules and staggered node construction. Doug's excellent wrap, finish and detail work highlight and compliment the Dark Cognac color of the bamboo. This delightful handful boasts a deep working action with fine tips, (as did the original) for a DT3 line. Comes with cloth bag, original hang tag and brass cap aluminum case. Appears unused.                        M.      $1950.00.

               13602. EDEN CANE. 7'0". MODEL Y2103-2. 2/2. #3. 3.0 oz. Medium/Fast. Koa U/L & D/L N/S S/B. Clear t/Cinnamon. Varnished. NODELESS CONSTRUCTION. This rod is of medium Caramel color bamboo with translucent Clear/Tan t/Cinnamon wraps treated to single-turn decorative center-wrap tag magnificently and perfectly done, and with a Burled Koa wood in the seat. The overall aesthetic of this rod is one of subtle earth tones and is very tastefully done. The stripper is Agate with black Snake Brand snakes. The ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware which features an innovation from Eden Cane, an up AND down-locking single slide band seat. The swelled butt is offset at the grip by the oxidized N/S nose-check. The matching mirror tips are dot coded to allow the angler to track their use. Details, details. The butt, of course, is gently swelled and carries Bernard's hand-inked, illegible signature under the perfect varnish. Details abound everywhere, and include the single thread edgings at the guides and signature wraps. The Model Y210 rod taper is based on a proprietary set of tapers designed expressly for the small stream fishing requirements demanded in Japan for Yamame and on Brook Trout filled Headwater streams everywhere. It boasts an accurate, pleasant and deliberate action equally suited to small wet or dry fly applications. It is designed to place a Wulff TT3 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 (10 ft.) or far-off (50 ft.), a lovely and difficult to achieve combination. Provided in a cloth bag and a Freestone logo-ed Brass capper aluminum rod case. Investment grade artistry, old world craftsman-ship in a modern performance marvel. With the limited production of Eden Cane rods now suspended indefinitely, this magnificent rod will not last long. M.    $3450.00

                        13488. EDEN CANE 8'0" MODEL 8018-11. 3/2. #4/5. 4.25 oz. Medium/Fast. Myrtle U/L N/S S/B. Translucent Cinnamon t/Black. Varnished. All the nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. The results are just amazing. This rod is of Golden Straw color bamboo with translucent Cinnamon wraps, single edged in Black and with a magnificent piece of Dark Cinnamon Burled Myrtle wood in the seat. The stripper is striated Red Agate with Black snakes. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden Cane trademark up-locking single slide band seat. The swelled butt is offset at the grip by the trademark wood grip check made from the same wood as the seat. Lovely details abound. This is one of the early HEADWATER SERIES rod models with a faster dry fly action that performs best with a DT4 or Triangle Taper 5 line and will fire that line with a tight 12" loop wherever you want it to go with no effort on your part. Provided in the original Cordura covered hard case with a partitioned cloth liner/rod bag. Virtually unused.     M .     $3650.00.

          13618. FARLOW - NORM THOMPSON ULTIMATE  7'6" ARMOUR CANE DESIGNED BY LEE WULFF.    2/1.   #6. 3-15/16 oz. Fast. Cork S/L. Sapphire Blue. Impregnated. This rod was designed by Lee Wulff for and sold by Norm Thompson in the 1960's. It was built for them by the J.S. Sharpe division of the C. Farlow Co. in Scotland. This is a fast action taper for a DT5 or WF6 rod and it is a great rod for fishing the pockets on small streams. Great trout rod with a trouble free impregnated finish marketed as "Armour Cane" by Norm Thompson. Original cloth bag and aluminum case. This rod was made with a Cigar grip and cork filled down-locking S/L seat. A straight and tight rod that needs nothing to fish, but water and a DT5 or WF6 line. Historically interesting and a fine fishing rod to boot.   N/M .   $495.00

         13653. GOODWIN GRANGER CO. 7'6". FAVORITE. 3/2. #5. 3.75 oz. Medium/Fast. Full N/S rev S/L. Jasper t/Gold w/Gold Intermediates. Varnished. Carrying both the Patent date and the Patent number stamped into the "Goodwin Granger Co” marked seat helps date this rod to the late 1930's. Amazingly, it remains in solid original condition with lots fishing life left in it yet. This is the classic three piece Granger rod for a #5 line with an excellent original finish, fantastic action, and good looks to boot. The only Granger model finished with full intermediate wraps. Western style, half wells grip and classic Granger up locking seat. Complete with original cloth bag and original black aluminum case with original top. The rod appears to have been well respected and only lightly used. One of the most sought after Granger rod models in one of the most in-demand lengths. A TRUE PRIZE HERE.      E.      $1150.00.    SOLD

13611. GRANGER. 8'0". SPECIAL MODEL. 3/2. #5. 4-1/4 oz. Med/Fast. Rev. N/S S/L. Green. Varnished. Delightfully actioned three piece classic rod from one of the finest production rod makers this industry has ever known. Granger rods are consistently first rate fishing tools. This one is no exception. Second tip 1-1/2 " short as a result of the male ferrule reset. No effect on casting action or line size. Unmarked shaft due to Professional refinish done with Darker Green wraps. Correctly stamped Granger reel seat. Sound, straight and ready to fish. Granger prices continue to climb as the rod supply seems to dwindle daily, particularly in the more desirable shorter lengths. Don't miss your chance to own a right rod at a right price. Provided in the original bag and case.   E.    $750.00

       13549. GRANGER - GOODWIN. 8'6". CHAMPION MODEL. 3/2. #5/6. 4.25oz. Medium. Full N/S S/B. Red t/Black. Varnished. Once professionally refinished by master restoration guru Steve Blake, this rod remains in nearly mint-restored condition and is ready for everyday fishing chores. The rod is THE classic three piece, light action Goodwin Granger rod for a DT5 or a WF6 fly line with a superb finish, fantastic action and good looks as well. Western style grip and the original full Nickel Silver Slide Band, Goodwin Granger reel seat. Comes in the original cloth bag and period aluminum rod case. The rod is in perfect condition and ready to fish now. These delightful, beautifully balanced, Goodwin rods are scarce and much sought after. A bargain at this price considering the overall quality level and condition of this magnificent rod. NM/R. $850.00.

           13616. GRANGER - WRIGHT & MC GILL.    8'6". STREAM & LAKE MODEL 8642. 3/2. #6. 4-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast. Full N/S Rev S/L. Red. Varnished. One of Granger's later models made in the 1940's/ early 1950's. In as new, unused condition! Even the original plastic grip protector still covers the grip. Shrinkage over 70 plus years has split it in several places, but with a bit of clear tape it still remains. Amazing! Comes in the original cloth bag and Second World War fiber tube rod case with a perfect original paper label. The action of Granger rods leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. This rod is as nice as they come for a #6 line. You will be the first to actually fish this 70 year old marvel !       M.    $850.00

         13636. HARDY. 7'6". MARVEL. 3/2. #3/4. 2-3/4 oz. Medium/Slow. Cork C/R. Mustard. Varnished. The legendary 7'6" Hardy Marvel has won many devout fans since it introduction in 1925. It is one of Hardy's most respected trout rods, and one of the most difficult to acquire. It is regarded here as one of Hardy's better rods due to its American style light trouting MIDGE action! The rod has a slower, more powerful, full working action, yet is light and delicate with fine tippets and a DT3 or WF4 weight line. Fantastic light trout and midging rod. Great fishing rod and the most collectible of all the Hardy rods. This rod was made in 1925, S/N E1039. The rod is in original condition, and is sound and fish-able as is. It is also complete with the original wooden ferrule Plugs and Ferrule caps and Agate Stripper guide and tip-tops. Comes in the original cloth rod bag which is housed in a handmade BAMBOO rod case with leather trim also covered with a canvas sack. In superb fishing condition and ready for your favorite dry fly pool.        VG.     $1150.00.

           13637. HARDY. 7'6". MARVEL. 3/2. #3/4. 2-3/4 oz. Medium/Slow. Cork Slide Band. Translucent Honey. Varnished. This model, in continuous production for more than 45 years, is one of Hardy's most delicate, most respected trout rods and is considered by its many fans to be the finest rod Hardy ever made for the American market. That is likely due to its softer American style midge action. The rod has a slower, more powerful, fuller working action, and is light and delicate, protecting fine tippets while using a DT3 or WF4 weight line. Do not confuse "slow" with "wimpy"! This rod has plenty of backbone and will throw a very long line, if asked. Fine hand craftsmanship abounds and the varnish finish is impeccable. This one was made in 1936, S/N E37673. The rod is in original condition, and is completely sound and fish-able as is. (The discoloration at the bottom of the reel seat is the remnant of well-aged Saran Wrap placed on the seat years ago to protect it). It is also complete with the original wooden ferrule Plugs and Aluminum Ferrule caps and Agate Stripper guide and tip-tops. Comes in the original tagged cloth rod bag which is housed in a later added aluminum rod case. In superb fishing condition and ready for your favorite dry fly pool.      E.     $1450.00.

               13629. HARDY. 8'0". PHANTOM - HOLLOKONA. 3/2. #5. 4 oz. Fast. Cork S/B. Black t/Red. Varnished. S/N H58177. Hollow-built by Hardy in 1963. Lovely all purpose trout and dry fly rod. Light weight and a fast powerful action for a DT5 line give this rod an excellent feel and perfect casting accuracy. Most Phantom rods were made originally with just one tip and packed in the classic heavy cotton rod bag with hang-tag. Complete with ferrule plugs and in an add-on aluminum tube. All original and complete with agate stripper and in excellent condition.           E.       $895.00.   SOLD

            13626. HARDY. 9'6". THE ITCHEN. 3/2. #7/8. 6.5 oz. Medium/ Fast. Bakelite reverse S/L. Dark Reddish Brown w/ Brown intermediated. Varnished. Offered continuously from 1912 to 1967, this rod was made in 1959. Serial # H22222. Representative of the classic Hardy rod with the highest quality components and build, and the requisite "over-built" character! Everything on this rod is original including the Agate stripper and English Perfect Circle guides and Agate tip-tops and aluminum ferrule plugs. Excellent for use as a "fun-time" salmon rod on a B.C. Steel-head or Canadian Salmon River. Except for a handle chipped away by parking the fly at both ends, the rod is in nice overall fishing condition showing only moderate use. One tip is 3" short with no effect on the cast. The original varnish is still sound and ready to fish. Original bag only, no rod case. Where can you find this kind of quality at this kind of price? Fish or display? Your choice. VG. $225.00.

      13566. HEDDON BAMBOO BAIT CAST ROD. 5'0". DOWAGIAC MODEL. 2/2. Fresh Water Lures- 3/8 to 3/4 lures. Straight Grip w/ Slide Band Trigger. Red w/ Red Intermediates. Varnished. Chicago style, staggered ferrule, two piece design w/ fixed, straight N/S slide band seat with soldered trigger. Swelled butt construction. Front & rear grips are very early 1/8". rings, Nickel Silver seat is stamped ".HEDDON".S DOWAGIAC". Original Dowagiac decal preserved on shaft. Professionally restored and in as new condition. Cloth bag only, no case. M/R $350.00

           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 late 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 almost entirely original excellent plus, condition with the female butt ferrule having been re-oxidized, a fly-keeper added and one or two minor bumps in the varnish touched up on the butt 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 Heddon collector interest due to its size rarity and a top-notch casting rod. E. $925.00.

          13588. LYON & COULSON BY HEDDON. 7'6". CROWN MODEL #0300. 2/2. #5. 3-5/8 oz. Medium/ Fast. Tenite D/L S/L. Red t/Black. Varnished. Lyon & Coulson was a Buffalo, NY sporting goods emporium for whom the Heddon Rod Co made rods during the 1930's/40's. This Crown model is akin to the Heddon Model #14 in appearance and action. Nearly as scarce in this length as the seven footers, these two piece 7-1/2' Heddon made rods almost never turn up. This late 30's rod has been refinished at Orvis and is in Mint-Restored condition with no use since. Size 0-3/4 ferrule provides a delicate medium/fast dry fly action for a DT5 line. Rod, bag and aluminum case are factory original with original bag label present and the rod is ready for a lifetime of fishing enjoyment. Another exceptional opportunity for the fisherman looking for a quality classic cane rod in a very modern fishable length. M/R.    $895.00

            13591. HEDDON. 9'0". MODEL 14 THOROBRED. 3/1. #5/6. 4-3/4 oz. Medium/fast. All metal slide band. Red t/ Black. Varnished. This is an early Model 14, circa the 1930's with the original factory lettering preserved in the spiral fashion on the shaft and the model # preserved right at the signature wrap. Fitted with the all metal slide band seat stamped ".HEDDON". on the butt cap bottom. Nearly perfect fishing condition. Sweet action 9 footer for a DT5 or WF6 line. Superb trout or light bass rod. Powerful, yet easy to cast. Professionally refinished to first rate fishing condition, with all new ferrules fitted. Replacement cloth bag and aluminum case. M/R.    $395.00

          13644. H-I. 7'0". TONKA PRINCE. 2/1. #5. 3.8 oz. Fast. Pyralin S/L. Black. Varnished. This 1940's H-I will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. This is a neat little production grade rod with a very fish-able action. This rod is in excellent original condition with most of the decal in place. Inscribed "Tonka Price" in white letters on the butt. A delightful to cast rod using a DT5 line and is ready to fish. This model, in fact, the entire Tonka Series, all have sexy gently swelled butts adding to their charm. Nice fish-able rod for small money. Comes in the original cloth bag and a replacement aluminum case. E. $195.00.

        13645. H-I. 7'0". TONKA PRINCE. 2/1. #5. 3.8 oz. Fast. Pyralin S/L. Black. Varnished. This 1940's H-I will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. This is a neat little production grade rod with a very fish-able action. This rod is in excellent re-varnished condition. A delightful rod to cast using a DT5 line and is ready to fish. This model, in fact, the entire Tonka Series, all have sexy gently swelled butts adding to their charm. Nice fish-able rod for small money. Comes in a replacement cloth bag aluminum case. E. $195.00.

          13651. H-I. 7'6". UNMARKED. 3/2. # 6. 4.75 oz. Fast. Aluminum D/L S/L. Brown. Varnished. This rod has been refinished to excellent plus fishing condition. It is a sound rod that will give good service, needing no work to fish. It has a powerful faster dry fly action and is a very fish-able rod. It will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. Comes with a replacement cloth bag and aluminum rod case.     E.     $125.00.

            13647. H-I. 9'0". OLD HI'S HITEST REGISTERED #1772. 3/1. #/7. 5.75 oz. Medium/Fast. Green Tenite S/L. Red t/ Black. Varnished. One of H-I's top rod models. This rod has been refinished to excellent plus fishing condition. It is a sound rod that will give good service, needing no work to fish. It has a smooth action and is a very fish-able rod. It will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. Comes with a replacement cloth bag and properly labeled cardboard case.     E.     $125.00.

           13648. H-I. 9'0". GOLDEN ROD. 3/2. # 7. 5.75 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut D/L S/L. Golden. Varnished. This rod has been refinished to excellent plus fishing condition with a reel seat upgraded to a bright Walnut filled S/L. It is a sound rod that will give good service, needing no work to fish. It has a smooth action and is a very fish-able rod. It will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. Comes with a replacement cloth bag and aluminum rod case.          E.          $125.00.

          13623. JENNINGS - HOMER L. 8'0". TROUT. 3/2. #4. 4.25 oz. Medium. Eucalyptus N/S S/B. Antique Gold t/Dark Brown. Varnished. Hand split cane, heat pressed nodes, natural bamboo color, Garrison style 3-up node spacing, Swiss style N/S ferrules and hardware, handsome Olive or Eucalyptus wood reel seats, superb wrap and varnish work...as fine as all these are...they are but complimentary to the very smooth progressive actions Jennings builds into his rods. The gently swelled butt, the natural tones of his bamboo and the use of transparent Antique Gold tipped dark Brown wraps are reminiscent of the exquisite appearance of the Leonard rods turned out at Central Valley under the guidance of Ruben Leonard and the Hawes brothers. Homer's rods clearly demonstrate the characteristic superiority of those earlier rods and follow their fine lead in quality of fit, finish and function. This rod is a lovely, Medium action dry fly rod for a DT4 or Lee Wulff Triangle Taper 4 line. Natural color bamboo is highlighted by the soft Antique Gold wraps and the magnificent mortised figured Teak reel seat with hand turned Nickel Silver screw lock hardware. Bright metal parts, fine delicate tips and a gently swelled butt are reminiscent of a fine 1950's Leonard rod. The medium/fast action is very smooth and forgiving and perfect for fishing your favorite stream with dries and smaller wets. Delightfully easy to cast rod. Homer's finish work is impeccable. Fitted with a set of distinctive hand turned bamboo ferrule plugs and a Brass capped aluminum rod case. Outstanding value for the money BRAND NEW. $1650.00.

         13572. 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 famed Paul Young Midge, in length, line weight, appearance and casting feel. Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Spaced Cigar Grip as popularized by Paul Young. 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

             13504. LANCASTER - R. W. 7'2". SAVAGE RIVER. 2/2. #4/5. 3.25 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Red 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, both in length and appearance, but it is at least a full line size lighter and has a much more pleasant casting feel. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Western-Cigar Grip. Burled Red Maple seat morticed for reel foot with Bright Clear 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.

           13622. LANCASTER - R.W. 7'6". FALLING SPRINGS. 2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Bocatie Burl 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 much loved Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells Cigar grip. Highly Figured Burled Bocatie seat with a Black 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.

           13500. LANCASTER - R.W. 7'6". BIGHORN RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.25 oz. Fast Dry Fly. Burled/Spalted 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 Spalted and Burled Maple down-locking seat with a black Slide Band. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00.

          13564. LANCASTER - R. W. 8'0". BOW RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.15 oz. Medium/Fast Semi-Parabolic. Walnut S/B seat. 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 Dark Walnut filled reel seat. This further enhances the in-hand feel and provides a well balanced and responsive rod. You will love this rod with bigger flies and easily fish 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. 

       13554. LEONARD. 5'3". CHICAGO STYLE BAIT CAST ROD. 2/2. For 1/4 to 1/2 oz lures. Full N/S S/B. Red. Varnished. Early pre-1925 Split Bamboo Plug Casting Rod. Made with Red Agate first guides, two nickel silver tunnel guides, and Red Agate tip-tops. Fore and rear grips are of narrow 3/8" cork rings, right for the period. . Full N/S slide lock seat. Classic Staggered ferrule Chicago design that is ready to fish and still a viable fishing rod. Tips are fairly fine and suited to lighter lures. Now fitted to a new heavy canvas cloth rod bag and tips are held in the original felt lined tip form. No case. This rod has been completely restored to new condition and is a collector/fisherman's prize.     M/R. $650.00.

                  13487.    LEONARD – H. L.    8'0".   DURACANE MODEL 805. SERIES 2.    2/2. #5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium Walnut D/L S/L. Brown T/Black. Impregnated. SN2576. Sweet, medium action impregnated rod for a #5 line. Made in 1976 by Ted Simroe. The case label carries all the pertinent information. Cigar style grip and dark Walnut down-locking screw lock seat. Everything correct and original including the bag and case. This rod has been fished very little and shows light use on a near mint condition rod. These are scarce and going up in value steadily. Perfect with WF5. N/M $1150.00.

13610. LEONARD.   8'0".     DURACANE MODEL 807. 2/2. #6/7. 4-1/2 oz. Med/Fast. Walnut rev S/L. Brown t/Black. Impregnated. S/N 2958. Casts a DT6 or WF7 perfectly. This rod has seem very little actual use and is in completely original condition including the bag and original brass capped case. Perfect heavy Trout & Smallmouth bass rod. A bargain at this price.     N/M.    $995.00

            13646. MONTAGUE. 9'0". RAPIDAN. 3/2. #6/7. 5.25 oz. Medium/Fast. Black Tenite S/L. Mustard Yellow. Varnished. One of Montague's top rod models. This rod has been refinished to excellent plus fishing condition. It is a sound rod that will give good service, needing no work to fish. It has a smooth action and is a very fish-able rod. It will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. Comes with a replacement cloth bag and properly labeled cardboard case.     E.     $125.00.

              13580. ORVIS. 6'6". DELUXE MODEL. 2/2. #5. 2-1/2 oz. Medium/ Fast. Batt. Walnut Seat. Brown. Impregnated. Quality built, dark cane color Deluxe Model that really casts well with either a DT5 or a WF6 line. Very nice and precise action, considered by many to be one of the top Orvis models. This is a lovely light line Orvis complete with the original bag and case. Serial # 31385 from 1/1962. Made by George Reid and Cal Skinner under the watchful eye of Wes Jordan with all the attendant quality and care that made Orvis so well respected. In the original Plaid cloth bag and gold color aluminum case. This model was done without a fly keeper to allow the unique grip shape at the handle's nose. and was also responsible for the craze for smaller, shorter rod grips on the shorter fly rods This rod shows virtually light use and remains in Excellent condition. E $895.00

13631. ORVIS - BATTENKILL. 7'0". PENN'S CREEK MODEL. 2/2. #3/4. 3-5/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Burled Amboyna Wood/Cork Inlay N/S U/L S/B. Red t/ Black. Impregnated. Current Orvis rod model. with a delightful dry fly rod action for a DT3 or WF4 line. Throws a tight loop with a WF4 and a bit more open loop with a DT3. Ideal for small streams, short casts and long, fine leaders. The rod is serial # 89735 and was made in 2002 by Ron White. Everything matches and all is is in never used, 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. M. $1650.00.

        13621. ORVIS. 7'6"/7'9". MIDGE-NYMPH MODEL BATTENKILL. 2/2. #4/5. 3-5/8 oz. Medium Slow. Battenkill. Brown. Impregnated. Serial # 68831. Slower action, light line, midging rod made for a DT4 or WF5 line. Factory made with one tip matched to the butt for length with a slightly faster action perfect for fine tippets and very small dry flies. The second tip is 3" longer and made for fishing wets and nymphs and cushioning delicate tippets, or where excellent, off-the-water, line control is important. Barely used. Great buy. Comes in the original bag and case. This is a scarce Orvis model that seldom comes to market. E. $975.00.

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

                     13604. PEZON - MICHEL. 7'0". LUXOR CLASSIC 500 BAMBOO SPIN ROD. 2/1. 6/10. . Medium Spin. Cork Dual Ring. Dark Green w/ Green Intermediates. Varnished. This is a great little spinning rod that shows excellent bamboo work and remains tight, straight and sound. This rod appears original throughout and carries the original Pezon Decal and is hand lettered "LUXOR CLASSIC 500" . Fitted with an AGATE first guide and tip-top and perfect circle guides on shaft. Remains in excellent fishing condition and ready for use. comes in a replacement cloth bag and 60's plastic rod case. VG. $295.00

            13613. PHILLIPSON - BOB'S - DENVER.    6'6".    PIONEER MODEL.    2/2.   #5.   2.0 oz.    Med/Fast. Cork filled Aluminum D/L S/L. Brown t/ Yellow. Varnished. This is a very unusual rod with an interesting pedigree. The rod sections are from Phillipson stock. The reel seat is a late Phillipson brown aluminum screw lock. The rod was finished out by Bob's in Denver in the 1980,s Professionally done work and all correct Phillipson rod hardware & ferrules. There are no other markings. The rod bag was sown by Betty from Bob's and the aluminum case is also from Bob's. This rod has a full working semi-parabolic action that casts a DT5 line with pin-point accuracy. Your chance to enjoy bamboo use without major expense.     N/M. $395.00

             13612. PHILLIPSON, 8'0". PEERLESS "5" MODEL. 3/2. #5. 4-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Brown Alum S/L. Orange Jasper. Impregnated. This classic three piece design has a really nice medium dry fly action and casts very smoothly with a DT5 line. Bill Phillipson's top rod with the trouble free impregnated finish and strong Granger casting characteristics. The rod has been Professionally re-wrapped with larger guides and is in superb fishing condition. Everything else is original and correct, including the cloth bag and labeled aluminum case. Lots of quality for small money and an inexpensive way to fish with a classic bamboo rod truly worth having.               E. $795.00.

           13614. POWELL – WALTON. 8'0". TROUT MODEL. 2/2. #5. 4-1/8 oz. Medium. Bright Aluminum rev S/L. Black. Varnished. Lovely, easy casting and forgiving medium action rod, just perfect for a Triangle Taper 5 line. Features a pretty silver anodized full metal reel seat and superb workmanship throughout. Delightful trout action in a responsive and fun classic design. Excellent all-around fly rod for smaller dries and wets. Nearly new throughout. Original bag and case.   N/M.    $1450.00

                 13589. SHAKESPEARE. 8'6". INTRINSIC MODEL 13117. 3/2. #6. 5 oz. Medium/Fast. Bakelite rev S/L. Golden Tan t/Black w/ decoratives. Varnished. Higher quality build Shakespeare with a red agate stripper and a nicer quality reel seat. Rod is mostly original with a replacement varnish coat over most of the rod. A 12". area of the butt above the grip has been preserved ass original protecting the factory decal and all factory lettering. Rod is still quite fish-able as is, but would definitely profit cosmetically from a complete redo. This rod is a nice, medium quality, swelled butt production rod That casts beautifully with a DT6 line. Comes with the original bag and aluminum rod case.         G.    $150.00

               13624. SIMROE - TED W. 8'0". MODEL 3805. 3/2. #5. 4.25 oz. Medium to Medium/Fast. Mahogany Reverse S/L. Golden Bronze t/Olive. Varnished. The Leonard Rod Co. Vice-President and Master rod builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous fire during the 60's and 70's. This brand new rod from Ted is reminiscent in action of the legendary Leonard Model 50 and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Ted is still actively building on a part-time basis and we are delighted to carry his rods. He built this rod to throw a DT5 or Triangle Taper 5. It is a very gentle and forgiving rod with those lines. Western Cigar Grip. Bright Ferrules. Payne Style bright aluminum uplocking seat assembly with a beautifully figured Dark Mahogany filler. Bright guides and hardware. Cloth bag. Brass capped aluminum rod case.     BRAND NEW. $1800.00.

                13583. SIMROE - TED W. 8'0". MODEL 2806. 2/2. #5/6. 4.3 oz. Medium/Fast. Mahogany rev S/L. Golden Bronze t/Black. Varnished. From Leonard's Master Leonard rod builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous fire during the 60's and 70's. This just made beauty is reminiscent in action of the legendary Model 40H and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Ted is again actively building and we are delighted to carry his rods. Ted built this rod to throw a DT5 or WF6 and it is a medium quick, yet gentle and forgiving rod with those lines. Western Style grip. Bright Ferrules. Rich, Mahogany filled reverse screw lock seat Chrome guides. Cloth bag. Brass capped aluminum rod case. BRAND NEW.    $1650.00

          13509. SOUTH BEND. 7'6". MODEL 290 TROUT ROD. 2/2. #5/6. 4.5 oz. Fast. Tenite rev S/L. Orange Jasper. Varnished. Very popular and getting scarcer every year is this very fish-able and popular South Bend made only for a few years in the 1940's, / early 50's. Fun rod with a good fast dry fly action for a DT5 or WF6 line. The rod is in nearly new original condition, perfect for the collector. It is also in perfect fishing condition and is straight and tight. In totally original condition including the original labeled bag, and the aluminum rod case. Comficient" thumb rest in the grip. The rod has seen some light fishing use but remains in near mint original condition and is a terrific introductory rod to bamboo at reasonable cost.          N/M. $495.00.

           13601. TARANSKY - NICHOLAS A. 8'0". MONARO. 3/2. #3. 3-3/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Brown Mallee Burl. Goldenrod. Varnished. When Nick Taransky first contacted me about his rods, I was impressed enough by his top quality work to want to present him with the ultimate challenge. "Can you build me a FAST action three-weight?" 'No problem.' In an 8 foot three-piece rod?" 'Sure!' came the reply". "Ha!" I thought, "I've NEVER seen a truly fast, light dry fly action 3 weight in a 3-piece eight footer from anybody! Plenty of medium and slow action rods around, but never a classic dry fly type action! Especially in my favorite configuration, three-piece!" Well! That's all history, now. He just went and nailed it! This fantastic rod model was all I'd hoped for and in the ensuing years has become a very popular model here in the States. 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. A TOTAL WINNER! The rivers in Australia 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 3 weight line!. The Monaro Series is Nick's Best rod. This rod is built from a single culm of bamboo with MIRROR tips. Fitted with a beautifully figured Mallee Burl wood seat with bright N/S Cap & Ring thread-wrapped female ferrules and a classic Cigar shape grip. The ferrules are beautifully fitted with machine turned Ferrule Plugs. The Monaro rod is fitted to Brass capped aluminum rod case and poplin cotton rod bag. Current delivery time for a new rod is about 12 months. This one is like new and available right now!              M. $2150.00

              13632. T&T. 7'0". MIDGE. 2/2. #4. 2-7/8 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Red. Varnished. S/N 5009. Lightweight, powerful, yet delicate action for a DT4 line. This recent T&T (circa late 90's) is a great rod for dry and wets from sizes 12 to 24. Lovely, dark flamed and mottled cane color. Of course, the node patterns in both tips are identical like all older Individualist Series T&T rods. The Mottled Falme pattern was introduced by Tom Moran in the early 1990's at T&T. Cigar grip with a beautifully Burled Walnut down locking oxidized Nickle Silver slide band seat. The Midge is one of T&T's most respected rod models and the current wait for a new one is really long. This magnificently actioned rod has lots of sparkle with a very easy to cast action. In the original bag and T&T brass capped case. It remains in nearly new condition and shows no fishing use.      M.    $2850.00.

         13628. T&T. 7'0". SPECIAL TROUTER. 2/2. #4. 3.0 oz. Medium to Medium/Fast. Cork S/B. Translucent Tan. Impregnated. SN.3481. One of the scarcest of the T&T model rods. This intro to bamboo model was only made for about three years in the very late 70's. These rods were made using medium colored bamboo blanks and simple wraps and aluminum hardware to keep the cost down. They were a bargain then and still are considering the quality level for the dollars spent. Not fancy, just good. This rod is completely original, including the factory done thumb indent in the grip and the factory done, minor hook dig repair about midway on the second tip: this done a long time ago and with-standing the test of time just fine. In the original cloth bag and aluminum Cal-Air case. A delight to cast with a #4 line and an interesting and quite collectible little T&T thanks to its short history.     E.    $925.00.

     13627. T&T. 8'6". HENRY'S FORK. 2/2. #5. 6-1/4 oz. Med/Fast. Walnut rev N/S S/L. Translucent Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. S/N 3962. Built with an action suggested to T&T by Ernie Schwiebert expressly for making long distance dry fly and surface nymph presentations in slightly breezy conditions, exactly like those found on this part of the Snake. Lightly flamed cane as done at T&T in the mid 1980's. with Mirror Image tips. Factory marked for a DT5 line this rod will also cast a WF6 line its full length. Excellent "gitter done" trout rod. Case label is printed 4-1/4 oz, but, scale weight is 6-1/4 oz thanks to the N/S reel seat hardware. However, the weight is behind the hand, where it belongs. Rod is in virtually new, Barely fished condition with a perfect distance dry fly action for a DT5F line. M. $2650.00.

           13630. T&T. 8'6". HENRY'S FORK. 2/2. #5. 6-1/2 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut Rev N/S S/L. Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. S/N 4585. An easy casting, fully working, 5 weight rod which handles a DT5 or WF6 with absolute precision. This model is one of the sweetest casting of all the fabulous T&T rods, possessing a smooth Medium-Fast Dry Fly Action that is truly remarkable. This action was suggested to T&T by Ernie Schwiebert expressly for making long distance dry fly and surface nymph presentations in slightly breezy conditions, exactly like those found on this part of the Snake. Fitted with a Western Style Cigar grip and T&T's famed Nickel Silver reverse screw lock reel seat with a nicely figured piece of Ciracasion Walnut. Of course, the node patterns in both tips are identical like all older Individualist Series T&T rods. Flamed cane done in a Mottled pattern by Tom Moran in the early 1990's at T&T. This rod has seen minimal use and is in almost new condition     N/M.    $2650.00.

         13638. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES - HOLLOWBUILT. 6'8". F.E. THOMAS SPECIAL BROWNTONE FAIRY MODEL. 2/2. #3. 2.55 oz. Medium Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Dark Brown Silks. Varnished. With Rod Tapers taken directly from one of the most respected and sought after models of the top-of-the-line F. E. Thomas Specials, the Fairy, this superbly crafted rod boasts a distinctive swelled butt, an extra smooth Medium Dry Fly action, dark flamed color cane, oxidized Leonard style Ferrules, an oxidized Nickel Silver Slide Band seat over a radius-ed Walnut filler and Black snake guides, just like the rod it emulates. The flamed color of this rod is totally suggestive of the much revered Thomas Brown-tone look and is beautifully complimented by the Cigar grip and Dark Brown Silks. Like its predecessor, this delicate feeling rod delivers small trout flies with absolute style, grace and accuracy. This particular set of rod tapers helped Thomas maintain its position of superiority over the years, especially with the small stream Eastern anglers. One cast with a DT3 line and you'll understand why. This rod is a real beauty with a lovely high gloss varnish finish. Thramer's Classic Taper Series rods allow the enjoyment of fishing with the rods of Yesteryear and enjoying the action and feel of the original Classics without the expense and the concern for messing up a collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Cloth bag and aluminum case. Never fished. M. $950.00.

         13532. THRAMER - A.J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 7'6". GRANGER REGISTERED. HOLLOW BUILT. 3/2. #4. 3-3/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Ebony N/S D/L S/B. Registered Black t/White. Varnished. Each original Granger Registered Model ever built was hand-split from the same culm of cane, with a lot of extra work and time put into Granger's Highest Grade rod. This HOLLOW-BUILT CTS rod from AJ has been done following the classic tapers of the famed, 3pc., 7 -1/2 foot Granger, considered by many to be one of the finest light line, rod tapers ever designed. AJ has gone Granger one better on this rod by also making the matching tips as Mirror images of each other in keeping with the benchmark work originally done by Granger. This outstanding rod has an almost self-casting, medium dry fly action and is wonderfully responsive and delicate. The rod presents a subtle, yet striking, appearance with its medium flamed Caramel color bamboo highlighted by the golden color of the nodes and all that beauty complimented by the Granger Registered Model Black Silk wrap colors. The grip is a Western Style Cigar and the reel seat boasts fine Ebony wood in harmony with the original wrap colors. The machined Granger style ferrules are natural finish and the guides and tops are bright chrome, as on the original. The Registered Model, (Granger's Best Rod) in the only one to have fly keeper, and A.J. followed suit there, too. This rod is a pure pleasure to cast with a DT4 or Triangle Taper 4 line, and is intended for fishing with all of the normal trout patterns and yet protect light tippets. Beautifully made with a bright, high gloss varnish finish as the original. . With cloth bag and aluminum case.                        BRAND NEW. $1395.00

       13553. UNMARKED (EARLY MONTAGUE) BAMBOO BAIT CAST. 5'0". CHICAGO STYLE. 2/1. For 3/8 to 5/8 oz lures. Charles Terry 1906 Patent N/S Slide Band. Red t/Black with full intermediates. Varnished. This is great feeling, two piece, swelled butt, staggered ferrule, bait casting rod was made by Montague prior to WWI, with a nice action for lighter lures. Features a straight sculpted grip and full N/S, patented May 15, 1906, Charles Terry slide lock reel seat with side rails ala Chubb. Fitted in the manner of highest quality rods of the period with red Agate guides and tip-top. This rod has undergone a complete professional restoration and is in as new condition. It remains an excellent fishing tool and is ready for display or use, as you desire. Excellent Montague design re-enforced ferrules. This very fish-able rod has been fitted to a replacement, heavy cloth rod bag.     M/R. $275.00.

13561.    5'10". UNMARKED FLY ROD.  SHORT, 4 WEIGHT BAMBOO FLY ROD.   2/1. #4. 2.5 oz. Medium Parabolic. Maple N/S S/B. Red t/ Black. Varnished. Staggered Ferrule design and assembled from original Heddon stock. The result is this delightful small stream rod of excellent quality at a very affordable price. This rod casts a DT4 at 10 feet as well as it does at 40 feet. In a cloth bag and older aluminum rod case. E. $250.00.

               13578. UNMARKED ?? SHARPE - J.S. 6'0". "SCOTTIE" FEATHERWEIGHT. 2/1. #4. 2.50 oz. Medium/Fast. Granger rev N/S S/L. Reddish Orange. Impregnated. This terrific impregnated rod was designed and built by the J.S. Sharpe division of the C. Farlow Co. in Scotland in the 1960's. This one was refinished years ago and the marking lost. The simple cork seat was re[laced with an excellent condition W & Mc G. Granger S/L adding class to a super little fishing rod. This is a fast action taper for a DT4 line and it is a great rod for fishing the pockets on small streams. Great trout rod with a trouble free impregnated finish. Comes with cloth bag and aluminum case. E $275.00

       13639. WAGNER - J. D. 6'6". MODEL 266 PW. 2/2. #3. 2-3/48 oz. Medium. Burled Walnut N/S S/B. Brown t/Black. Varnished. S/N 106-6. This is Ohio rod maker Jeff Wagner's top of the line Signature Series rod. Dark flamed bamboo, Rope knurled Sterling Silver fly keeper, Agate stripper, Chrome guides, Bright Swiss ferrules, lovely varnish and bright N/S seat hardware. Built for #4 line with a gentle medium action to allow a nicely controlled delivery and cushion 8X tippets. Cloth bag and Brass capped aluminum case. Appears un-fished.       M.        $1850.00.

         13575.   WEILER - ART.    6'0". A & F SPECIAL. 1 piece. #4/5. 2-1/8 oz. Medium/ Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Maroon t/ Yellow. Varnished. Hand-planed in Bound Brook, NJ by Art Weiler of Heritage Rods. Art has built less that a dozen of these terrific one-piece Brookie rods. This is serial No. 005 made in the 1970's. Art's work is always very professionally done. Completely original. The rod has a very powerful and precise semi-parabolic action for a DT4/WF5 line and will prove to be a wonderful Brook Trout rod to fish. Barely fished and still in exceptional condition. N/M. $895.00

        13649. MONTAGUE - WINCHESTER. 8'6". KILDE MODEL. 3/2. #5/6. 5 oz. Medium. Tenite D/L S/L. Red. Varnished. Montague made for Winchester in the late 20's. Inked "Winchester" and "Kilde" on the butt in white Ink. This rod has been refinished to excellent plus fishing condition. It is a sound rod that will give good service, needing no work to fish. It has a smooth action and is a very fish-able rod. It will make a great cane rod for anyone interested in getting into bamboo without heavy initial expense. Comes with a replacement cloth bag and cardboard rod case.     E.     $195.00.

           13640. WINCHESTER - EDWARDS. 9'6". MODEL 6160. 3/2. #5/6. 5 oz. Medium Action. Full N/S S/B. Light Bronze w/ Bronze intermediates. Varnished. High grade Winchester contract rod made by Eustis Edwards after he sold his company to Winchester in 1919. Finished with Light Bronze color main wraps and decoratives and medium toned flamed bamboo. very pretty. This is a very high quality rod not built for the average trade. Swelled butt, agate strip guide, agate tip-tops, smallish Cigar grip, welted N/S Payne-Style ferrules are some of the rods features. Appears completely original and in excellent, "take me fishing" condition. One tip is 1" short. Stamped "WINCHESTER, trademark, Made in USA, 6160" on the reel seat. Bag and aluminum rod case are later replacements.      E.   $495.00.

                       13584. WINSTON. 6'6". TROUT. 2/2. #3/4. 2-3/8 oz. Medium. All Cork S/B. Golden Beige. Varnished. Serial #9624. All factory original San Francisco built ".Leetle Feller". model, with Winston's patented fluted-hollow shaft construction. Shaft marked with Patent Number. Grip is diminutive Full Wells style and extremely comfortable. Appears unused and still in as new condition. Originally built with a single tip as was customary with these earlier rods. The second tip was factory added later and carries the same serial number. It is a shade darker in the cane than the original parts, but a dead match action-wise. Superb medium action and an outstanding collectible example of some of Winston's finest work. Original SF labeled cloth bag and aluminum case.      M.    $2750.00

                13586. ZIETAK - TIM. 7'6". QUADRATE MODEL 764-2. 2/2. #4/5. 3.75 oz. Medium Fast Dry Fly. Walnut N/S S/B. Payne Brown. Varnished. Serial# 7/10. Superb all purpose light action trout rod with a delightful medium-fast progressive action for a DT4 or WF5 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. A very handsome rod with the flamed cane, oxidized fittings and hardware, Payne colored silks and a lovely Walnut reel seat, complimented by the Cigar style grip. Built with nice attention to detail. This is one fine fishing tool that has seen virtually no use.   N/M.    $1195.00

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