CLASSIC ROD DESCRIPTION CODE:  The following order is used in describing each rod listed:     1).  Maker’s Name.   2). Length.  3). Rod Model.   4).  Number Of Pieces/Number Of Tips.  5).  Line Weight.     6).  Rod Weight .     7). Rod Action.     8).  Type Of Reel Seat.  (See Code Below),    9).  Color Of Wraps.     10). Type of Finish.    11).  Comments.     12). Exact Condition.     13).  Price.

REEL SEAT DESCRIPTION CODE:

Batt.   Standard Orvis walnut down locking seat.

S/L or D/L.  Screw lock (down locking).

Rev. S/L or U/L.  Up locking screw lock seat.

S/B.  Single slide band (cap & ring) seat.

C/R or cap & ring.  Same as S/B seat.

Skeleton.  Two sliding bands only.

Dual Ring.  Same as skeleton seat.

N/S.  Nickel Silver hardware.

Full N/S-S/B.  Seat barrel, slide band and hardware are Nickel Silver.

ROD  CONDITION CODE:

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.

          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

12697.  CHUBB ?? UNMARKED Fly Rod.   9'6". 3/1. #5. 5 oz. Slow Wet Fly. Full Brass/Nickel Reel seat. Red w/ Red Intermediate Decorative Wraps. Varnished. Venerable, turn of the century Calcutta classic, made by Thos H. Chubb of Post Mills, Vermont prior to 1900.  Built of Calcutta bamboo, the rod is fitted with the trademark Chubb side rail, nickel plated brass, full metal slide band reel seat; a sheet cork grip, floppy flip ring guides, Nickel plated  brass ferrules and full intermediate  decorative wraps. The rod comes in a fitted cedar formed case and has just been professionally restored to nicer than new condition. All sections are full length and this rod will make a wonderful fishing rod or display piece. M/R. $250.

             13003. ANTIQUE - KOSMIC BY U.S. NET & TWINE CO. 8'6". Later KOSMIC. 3/2. 4/5. 6 oz. Medium/Slow Wet Fly Action. Celluloid N/S S/B w/ side rails. Chinese Red t/Black with full Red Intermediates. Varnished. This later Kosmic rod (circa 1901) was marketed by U.S. Net & Twine, then owners of the Kosmic Co. and the butt cap is hand engraved with the name and the serial #2474 . The original Celluloid reel seat barrel features the distinctive N/S side rails this historically important rod is known for. The famed patented celluloid cushioned, swelled ferrules are also original and are a feature unique only to the Kosmic rod. One tip is full length, one is 1-1/2" short and the third is 3-1/2" short, both from the top: all other rod sections are the original length. The shortest tip also has a repair over-wind at the ferrule and a replacement ferrule that could be factory done. The N/S tip-tops are all original as are the reverse English style snake guides and the Red Agate stripper. The grip is formed of uniquely narrow 1/8" cork rings. The rear check is loose from shrinkage, but still there. The stripper had been moved rearward about 2" at some later date, demonstrated by the lighter colored varnish in that area. All the rest of the varnish is deep orange color and original. This rod is fitted into a cedar formed wood case which is grooved for three tips. There are also two agate stripper guide sockets in the wood case at the original location and at the new one. The cloth outer case cover appears original. This rod is mostly in original condition except for the above mentioned items and is actually sound enough to take fishing. With original silks and varnish, it is in unmolested excellent condition. All Kosmic rods are very rare and difficult to find in such original condition, especially short specimens like this one. G. $995.00    SOLD

       12989. ARONER. 7'6". Spring Creek. 3/2. #5. 3.8 oz. Fast. Maple N/S S/B. Dark Olive t/Red. Varnished. Very handsome, top-of-the-line rod made with medium flamed cane with lovely Olive wraps edged Red and blued nickel silver fittings and ferrules. Fitted with a smallish cigar grip and a lovely piece of highest grade Bird's Eye Maple for the seat and finished out with delicately turned brass ferrule plugs. First rate varnish work. This rod has a very quick action for a DT5 line and will please anyone looking for a truly 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. $2950.00     SOLD

12494. CIEMIEGA - TOM. 6'9”. Model 695. 2/2. #4/5. 3.3 oz. Fast Parabolic. Burled Wood N/S S/B. Bronze. Varnished. This nicely Flamed rod and has a fast, powerful dry fly action for a Cortland DT4 or WF5 line and is the line recommended by Tom to fish his rods. It is capable of pin-point accuracy at 60 feet if required, but fishes like a dream at normal distances. Somewhat reminiscent of the Perfectionist, it feels real good in the hand and has a power reserve that belies its light weight. The snakes are black, the ferrules are oxidized Super Z style and the grip is a standard Cigar shape. The reel seat is an Up or Down locking mortised slide band seat with bright hardware over a beautiful piece of Burled Red Maple. The finish is lovely and the rod will make its owner proud. Back in the 1950's Tom spent a part of his miss-spent youth working in and generally hanging around Paul Young's rod shop in Detroit. Those years of direct contact with both Paul and Bob Summers left and indelible mark on a young man who has now come full circle and is offering his own Young influenced rods to bamboo aficionados. Tom's personal fly casting and fishing experience over the past 45 years has also strongly influenced his development of taper modifications loosely based on the designs of Paul himself. Cloth bag and aluminum case.   BRAND NEW.  1400.00.

              13017. EDEN CANE. 7'9". Model 7916-10. 3/2. #3/4. 3.7 oz. Medium/Fast. Spalded Burled Maple U/L N/S S/B. Translucent Straw t/Cinnamon. Varnished. More than a decade ago, Eden Cane began its business by building node less rods exclusively. With the weak spot nodes removed and replaced by 18% more bamboo power fiber in every Eden Cane rod it was quickly discovered that conventional taper designs did not fully exploit all the the advantages that the node less construction method had to offer. Since rods made without nodes are inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, taper designs were evolved that take full advantage of this lighter blank-to-line size ratio. The results of all this labor intensive effort have become legend in a relatively short time. This rod model is presently cataloged as the Model 794-3. It is a flawless Blond color bamboo with translucent Straw t/Cinnamon wraps and a beautifully figured piece of Spalded Burled Canadian Maple wood comprising both the reel seat and the grip nose check. The overall aesthetic of this rod is one of sparkling, yet subtle understatement, blended with rich touches throughout the rod. The stripper is Amber Agatine with bright snakes. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are bright as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden Cane up-locking, single slide band seat, a trademark. The swelled butt takes care of unwanted vibrations while casting and the rod is perfectly varnished. Details abound everywhere, and include "two-turn" thread edgings at the guides, and "mirror" tips. The incredible casting feel of this rod results from a proprietary rod taper designed to produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate action equally suited to wet or dry fly applications. It is designed to place a DT3 or 4 line precisely where 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, a lovely combination. Comes in a cloth partition lined Cordura rod case. M. $3450.00

           13002. GRANGER – GOODWIN. 7'6". Premier. Model GP7633. 3/2. #4/5. 3-3/4 oz. .Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Monel Rev S/L. Light Gold. Varnished. Very seldom seen by collectors, this is the second highest grade Goodwin Granger model. Premier models were all built from the same culm of bamboo, as were the Registered Models, according to the 1941 Granger catalog. This rod is from that war era and is fitted with the famed Granger up locking reel seat in rare Monel metal. This one is stamped "Goodwin Granger Company, Denver" and is of Monel, which is brighter than Nickel Silver. It is always just a wonderful experience to turn up one of these Goodwin Granger Premier Model rods, especially this particular model. This and the 7 footers are the most elusive of the Granger Rods to find and are very rare. We seem to see one of these about every two years or so, when we are lucky. Everybody talks about this rod, but hardly anyone has ever seen one. That aside the rod is in excellent plus, original condition with a well-done, later varnish overcoat and is ready to fish with. The grip is the classic Western Style Half Wells grip. Includes the original cloth bag. The war-time cardboard rod case is also original with the original gold color paper label in place. Tremendously gratifying lighter line rod with the most pleasant casting action. Sweet and delicate line presentation with a DT4 or a WF5 line. Rare chance to own one of the best 7-1/2 foot rods ever built in delightful original condition. One of the most difficult of all the Granger rod models to acquire. E. $1850.00    SOLD

              13020. HARDY. 8'0". The Fairchild Rod. 3/1. #5. 3-7/8 oz. .Medium. Cork Universal S/B. Green w/full Intermediates. Varnished. This wonderful Hardy trout rod built in 1938 clearly demonstrates the level of craftsmanship that Hardy was famous for. The rod has has a single tip and although there is a second tip with the rod, it does not match. Curiously, the ferrule fits and matches, so you are all set if you choose to have another tip made for the rod. (It is worth doing!) White Agate tip-top and matching Agate stripper. Reverse English snakes and Walnut ferrule plugs round out the detailed touches of this easy-casting, true medium action fly rod. The full English intermediate wraps really set this rod off from the routine bamboo look. The rod remains in excellent original condition throughout, in the original cloth rod bag and a pre-war small diameter Hardy Aluminum rod case. Fitted with a cigar grip and all cork slide band seat to take any size reel foot. It is sweet with a DT5 line and will prove to be a joy to fish. E. $795.00

          19992. HARDY. 12'0". SET OF THREE A. H. E. WOOD Steelhead & Salmon Rods. 3/2. #7/8/9. 12 to 13 oz. Spey action without Steel Center. Cork sliding S/L seat. Chinese Red. Varnished. A magnificent set of three, brand new condition rods patterned after the original set of rods designed in the 1920's by A. H. E. Wood and detailed in Jock Scott's book "Greased Line Fishing". These 3 exceptional rod models were offered by Hardy from 1928 to 1952, when they were discontinued Noted Steelhead angler and accomplished caster, Chuck Doke special ordered these rods built for him by Hardy in 2 complete sets in 1965 and said it took Hardy nearly 3 years to find bamboo of high enough quality to build the 6 rods without the Steel Rod Center, as were the originals. (Steel rod center construction was originally used to allow lesser quality cane to be used in Salmon Rod construction and still provide the power needed to cast with these rods. It worked, but added a lot of unnecessary weight and interfered with the action of the rods and also suffered delamination woes if improperly stored. The process was eclipsed by using double building methods). These 2 sets were completed and delivered in 1968 as attested to by their "J" series  serial number. Doke, who fished with Stan Bogdan Alec Jackson, Syd Glasso and others fished one set and put this set back for posterity. He said these rods can do things that no other bamboo 2-handed rod can. Interestingly, they were designed to be able to be used either double or single handed, thanks to the Hardy "Universal Style" reel seats. These 3 rods are all 12 feet long and each takes one heavier line size of double taper line, (one a 7 weight, second an 8 weight and third a 9 weight). They are in never used, new condition, with the original clear plastic wraps on the grips. Weights are 12-1/4 , 12-3/4 and 13-1/4 ounces respectively. Fitted with reinforced twist-lock ferrules, clear Agate stripper guides and clear Agate tip-tops, perfect circle bridge guides, original bag, bag tags, and sculptured aluminum ferrule plugs. These rods represent an opportunity for their owner to preserve an important bit of angling history by owning this set as it may now well be the only   set of these incredible 2-hand rods left in existence. (It is preferred by yours truly, that the set remain intact, but I will consider splitting the set up and selling individual models. If done, the price is $2500 per rod and they come as originally delivered with factory canvas cloth bag only and no outer case). Hardy will no longer make these rods today, as the craftsmen who crafted these 40 years ago are gone, but, if done today their cost would exceed $3500 per copy, making this one-of-a-kind set an excellent investment at only $5900.       M. 5900.00. 

          19993. HARDY - L.R.H.  Salmon  SPEY.  14'0".  Split Bamboo.  3/2.  #10.  24 oz.  Spey Casting.  Special Slide Locking Seat.  Red w/ Dark Green Edgings. Varnished. Made in 1968 by Hardy of England. Made continuously from 1948 to 1967. This rod was made to special order for Chick Doke, noted Steelhead Fisherman, after being officially discontinued and is possibly the very last of this magnificent model ever made. Hardy's famed Palakona Spilt Bamboo two-handed salmon rod with serial number J3994. The rod shows no use with long two-handed grip with down locking reel seat, rubber end cap, wrapped in red silk tipped dark green and the ferrules are wrapped in copper color thread. Finished with blued N/S screw locking ferrules and ferrule plugs. The stripping guide is translucent brown synthetic agate and tip tops are clear synthetic agate, original bag with label still attached. Delivered originally without tube, but fitted by Doke with a custom Hard Leather Wes Jordan Style Rod case from Orvis. This is a serious salmon rod with plenty of power to throw a long line on big water. It will require a 4/0 or 5/0 size reel and would be ideally mated to the Hardy Cascapedia Reel listed elsewhere on this site. With that (or similar), reel it is correctly balanced. Hardy won't make this rod today but if they did, it would sell for more than $3500.00. Here are some of the impressive dimensions. The bamboo ahead of the grip is 5/8" in diameter, the stripping guide is 1" in diameter, and the butt ferrule is over 1/2" in diameter and almost 4 inches long. The guides are a bridge guides for strength and are double wrapped. All fittings are highly polished. These rods are almost never found in this condition.        M. 2450.00.

      12921.  heddon.  9'0".  Model 17.   Black Beauty.   3/2. #7/8. 5 oz. Medium/Fast. Tenite S/L. Black. Varnished. Heddon's revered Model 17 in totally original and complete condition. The rod appears original throughout with no short or repaired sections. Factory rated for a DT7 line, but casts a WF8 line even better. It could stand a coat of varnish to "dress it up", if you are real fussy, but it is sound, straight, and tight enough to fish "as is" without concern. The shaft lettering is original and perfectly preserved with the 2-1/2 ferrule size indicated in black ink. Comes with the original cloth bag and cloth spec label all intact and with the original Black finish aluminum case with foil label. Ready to fish with no work needed. Circa the late 1940's. VG. 425.00.

           12920. J. C. HIGGINS - H-I.  9'0". Model 3001. 3/2. #7/8. 5 oz. Medium/Fast. Tenite S/L. Dark Green. Varnished. Model 3001. Bamboo rod made for Sears, Roebuck under the J. C. Higgins label by Horrocks-Ibbotson. The rod appears original throughout with no short or repaired sections. It could stand a coat of varnish to "dress it up", if you are real fussy, but it is sound, straight, and tight enough to fish "as is" without concern. The original "J. C. Higgins" factory decal is perfectly preserved with the model number "3001" lettered on in white ink. Comes with the original cloth bag and with the original paper label intact and with the original Aluminum rod case. Ready to fish with no work needed. Circa the late 1940's. VG. 195.00.

           12944.  HOWELLS - GARY.  8'6".  Trout.  2/2.  #5/6.  4-1/8 oz.  Medium.  Walnut rev S/L.  Brown t/Yellow.  Varnish.  Serial #4545.  Beautifully made, gentle rod in nearly new original condition. Delightful, easy to  cast, medium action rod that performs especially well with a DT5 or WF6 line. Western style Cigar grip and a nicely figured piece of walnut in the reel seat set this rod apart. Outstanding medium trout rod.  Very smooth and delicate delivery and an easy action make Gary's rods a strong favorite. According to build records currently being compiled for an upcoming book on Gary and his rods, this particular rod was the first rod built using a lighter, more delicate set of tapers he worked up for this model. It truly has a lovely feel to it. N/M.  2850.00.

  12850.  LANCASTER - R. W.  6'3".  Baetis.  #3/4.  2.25 oz.  2/2.  Medium/Fast Dry Fly.  Burled Maple N/S Slide Band.  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. Sparkling varnish finish. Cigar Grip. Tiger Maple seat with Bright N/S 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  SOLD

           12992. 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. Cigar Grip. Burled Maple seat mortised for reel foot with 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

             12993. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6". Falling Springs. 2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple Aluminum D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Figured Tiger Maple seat with a bright screw lock. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00

              12994. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6". Falling Springs. 2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple Aluminum D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Figured Tiger Maple seat with a bright screw lock. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00

          12987. LEONARD. 7'6". Duracane 765. 2/2. #4/5. 3-1/2 oz. Medium /Fast. Butternut S/B. Tan. Impregnated. Tip action, Maxwell made and lettered circa 1979/80. SN 353. Impregnated rod for a DT4/WF5 line. Everything correct and original including the bag and rod case. This rod has barely been fished and shows only the slightest bit of use. Scarce Leonard rod model. N/M. $1600.00   SOLD

      12952.  LEONARD - H. L.  8'0".  Model 40H.  2/2.  #6/7.  4-14 & 4-3/8 oz.  Medium to Med/Fast.  Butternut S/L.  Red.  Varnished.  A lovely, custom made,  mid 1970's Ted Simroe & Bob Taylor built Leonard in the  very popular 40H model. This rod was built with two different strength tips, thus the two different rod weights recorded on the case label. The standard weight tip is factory recommended for a #7 line and it casts with a smooth medium/fast action when used with a WF7, but slows to a more gentle and accurate medium action when treated to a DT6 line.  The lighter tip is 10 thousandths thinner in the middle, (a visible difference) and is designed to work correctly with a DT5 or a WF6 line, which indeed, it does. Fished almost not at all and still in nearly new condition. Serial #2584 and built approximately in 1974. In the original bag and labeled brass capped Leonard case. This is a very special Leonard rod.  N/M.  2200.00.

                13019. LEONARD - H. L. 9'6”. Mills Standard. 3/2. #5/6. 5 oz. Medium. Full N/S S/B w/ side rails. Antique Gold with full Intermediates. Varnished. This Victorian Era Leonard rod is from Calcutta cane with many intermediate wraps. All sections are straight, undamaged and full length and all thirteen guides, including the stripper, are loose ring type; (the guide rings are brass and the saddles are nickel silver). The ferrules and reel seat are nickel silver. The female ferrule on the butt section has a soldered seam and machined welt. The other ferrules match it in design but are seamless. The reel seat is inscribed, " Standard-Mills & Son, Makers, N.Y." It is a very delicate rod with a modern medium action for a DT5/WF6 line The cork handle is made up of both ¼" and 3/8" cork rings, is 4 3/4" long and 3/4" in diameter at the thickest part, "quite smallish" as was common to Leonard rods of the era., but then, maybe it was made for a woman's hand. The tip-tops are 3/64" ID. Fine and delicate is the correct description of this magnificent rod. It comes with its original bamboo tip tube and heavy cloth outer sack that is in good condition. The rod has been professionally restored to exacting original specifications and the work is breathtaking. This rod will light up any significant rod collection. M/R. $895.00

        12961.  nigro - tom.  7'6".  Quadrate.  2/2.  #5.  3-5/8 oz.  Medium/Fast.  Figured Walnut N/S S/B.  Dark Brown.  Varnished.  Tom Nigro of Spring Creek Rods has been making finely crafted rods on a part-time basis for a number of years in central PA. His rods are based on the pinpoint accuracy, delicacy and quality of craft needed to perform well on Pa's famed spring creeks and to satisfy some really tough local customers who Expect perfection in performance and Demand it in appearance.  That both of these tough requirements have long since been met and actually exceeded is borne out by the fact the Tom is not only still here, "doing his thing", but is now doing it on a full time basis.! Tom continues to build both six and four sided rods in the most desired lengths and line weights and does so using proprietary tapers that have been torture tested on Spring Creek, the Letort, Fishing Creek and host of other Limestone and Freestone streams in that magic area of PA. We are pleased to add Tom's efforts to our offering of fine quality bamboo fly rods. This incredibly pretty fly rod is simply magnificent and a pure delight in every respect. Its action is a perfect medium to medium/fast with a fine tip perfectly balanced to a powerful butt section providing the caster with control, distance and finesse all wrapped up in the same rod. This is the basic Eastern trout rod  and if it were your only cane rod, it would never disappoint you on performance. At only 3-3/8 ounces with a Beautifully striated and toned figured Walnut seat and N/S hardware, it is as light in the hand and performs as well as some of the best known Quads with a 3 to 5 years wait for delivery and triple the price.  A perfect length for nearly any trouting situation, the rod is deeply flamed to a dark brown tone and is simply gorgeous! Add a  proprietary turned N/S reel seat with knurled trim , and a  Thomas style nose-check and ring-type fly keeper. The N/S ferrules are bright, the standard Cigar grip is totally comfortable and the Dark Brown wraps are nicely understated and add a delightful touch to an already classy fly rod. Provided in a cloth bag and brass capped aluminum case.  BRAND NEW.  1395.00.     SOLD

        13006. ORVIS. 8'0". Battenkill. 2/2. #7/8. 4-3/8 oz. Med/Fast. Batt. Brown. Impregnated. Lightweight Battenkill model built in 1970 under Wes Jordan's supervision. Casts a DT7 or WF8 nicely, but really comes alive with a Wulff #7 Triangle Taper. Perfect for steel head, bass, salmon and heavy trouting. Serial #57820. Handsome dark flamed bamboo. Well cared for in the original bag and case. This rod is really in nice overall condition and ready to fish. E. $695.00   SOLD

          13022.   ORVIS.   8'0".   Wes Jordan.   2/2.   #6/7/8.   4-3/8 oz.   Medium.   Batt. Walnut S/L.   Brown.   Impregnated.   Serial # 67742. Custom made rod with personalized engraving on the butt cap and on the rod shaft, and with the thumb rest and heel indent carved in the grip as was generally customary for this model. Original bag and Wes Jordan leather rod case. The leather sleeve on the case has shrunk from the extra dry air in Colorado, but will respond to feeding with a really good leather treatment product and can be stretched back to original with a bit of TLC. Highest grade Orvis in the exact length and line weight personally favored by Wes Jordan. The rod shows less than average use and excellent care. One tip has a factory done 1-1/2" clear over wrap at the last snake to deal with a hook dig. Done long ago and perfectly sound for use.  This rod is in excellent fishing condition and a real bargain at this price. Casts best for me with a DT6 or WF7 line, but Wes liked it best with a WF8, so you choose.  Dynamite bass, heavy trout or light salmon rod..   E.   995.00.

         12988. ORVIS. 8'0". Battenkill. 3/2. #5/6. 4-3/8 oz. Med /Fast. Walnut. Batt S/L. Brown. Impregnated. This rod is about as nice as it ever gets on a vintage Orvis. Serial #22798. Magnificent 1957 built rod by George Reid and Calvin Skinner with a sweet dry fly action. Rod has fine tips and a wonderfully light action for a DT5 or WF6 line. Distinctive Walnut Battenkill screw lock seat with fine and delicate knurling on the lock ring. This rod has seen almost no fishing use and remains in virtually mint, "babied" condition. Comes in the cloth rod bag with the correct original paper label and aluminum rod case. These early three piece Battenkill rods are regarded as among the finest to ever come out of Orvis. Don't let this one slip by. N/M. $995.00   SOLD

      13023.   ORVIS.   8'6".   Wes Jordan.   2/2.   #6/7/8.   4-3/4 oz.   Medium.   Batt. Walnut S/L.   Brown.   Impregnated.   Serial # 59824. Custom made rod with personalized engraving on the  butt cap and on the rod shaft, But with no thumb rest or  heel  indent carved in the grip as was generally customary for this model. Original bag and Wes Jordan leather rod case. The leather sleeve on the case has shrunk from the extra dry air in Colorado, but will respond to feeding with a really good leather treatment product and can be stretched back to original with a bit of TLC.  Highest grade Orvis in an almost never seen length and line weight, (Nearly all WJ rods are 8 foot or less) making this rod a very rare model. The rod shows marginal use and excellent care. This rod is in excellent plus, plus fishing condition and a real bargain at this price. Casts best for me with a DT6 or WF7 line, but Wes liked it best with a WF8, so you chose. Dynamite bass, heavy trout or light salmon rod.   E.   995.00.

              13001. ORVIS. 8'6". Very Early Battenkill. 3/2. #4/5. 4-1/4 oz. Medium/ Fast. Walnut D/L S/L. Dark Bronze t/ Black. Impregnated. Very early Serial Number, #0900, built by Wes Jordan on Dec 4, 1944. This is a very scarce model Orvis rod as most of these earliest Orvis almost never turn up. The shaft is lettered "Bakelite, Impregnated, Pat. Pend.” in black ink. The reel seat is the early sculpted style and carries the Manchester mark. All the hardware is oxidized. This rod has an excellent in the hand feel thanks to having nearly perfect balance. It appears lightly fished and remains in excellent plus, almost near mint condition. In fantastic fishing condition and ready to go. Original bag and paper labeled aluminum case. The original price is factory typed on the label - $75!! Vintage Orvis with a ton of class, a great action, and lots of service yet to give. E. $995.00

           12995. PAYNE. 8'0". Model 201. 3/2. #4/5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. Delightfully light actioned Payne dry fly rod for a DT4 or WF5 line in superb overall condition. This rod was refinished and the second tip reset at the ferrule by T&T in 1984. That tip is 1-1/2" short with no effect on the rod's magnificent casting action. Everything about this rod is correct including the original agate stripper. The rod was fished sparingly since the restoration work and remains in near mint refinished condition. It is still "newish" looking. This model's fine tips assure accuracy and delicacy with the dry fly and lots of fish catching fun. Complete with the original bag and case. N/MR. $3250.00

      12951.   POWELL - WALTON.  7'0", 7'6", 8'0", 8'6".  Golden Signature Companion - Dual Butt.  2/3.  #5/6.  4-1/4 oz.  Medium & Medium/Fast.  Walnut rev S/L.  Black w/Decoratives.  Varnished.  Custom built by Walt in 1979 with the original owner's name inscribed on the butt.  Made with TWO different length butt sections and THREE tips, two of the same length and one slightly shorter. All three tips and both butts interchange. The shorter butt gives a 7'0" and a 7'6" rod for a DT5 line and the longer butt gives a 8'0" and  an 8'6" rod for a DT6 line with really nice medium to medium/fast dry fly actions. This novel design is actually FOUR rods in one, and is unique to the Powell rods. Made with a lovely gold anodized, walnut filled, reverse screw lock reel seat, full wells grip, a hand rubbed finish, and a very smooth casting action with extra fine and delicate tips. The rod shows no fishing use and is in as new condition. It comes packed in an aluminum case with all sections contained therein.  In lovely, mint condition throughout and a most versatile trout rod with "sought after" collector interest.  M.  2200.00.

                   12930. POWELL - E. C.    8'0". Legacy Semi-Hollow built Trout Fly Rod.   2/2. #4/5. 4.4 oz. Medium. Orange Osage Reverse S/L. Dark Tan t/Black. Varnished. Built shortly after Walton's death by his Grandson, this highest quality Legacy Series rod is made under the original Powell Patent No. 1,932,978 for the unique semi-hollow building process invented by E.C. Powell. Serial# E0413 and marked on the shaft. Lovely, easy casting medium dry fly rod with a very pretty Black anodized reel seat with a varnished Bodart (Orange Osage) spacer and a Full Wells grip. Superb workmanship throughout in this highest grade custom built rod with an Agate stripper. Delightful light trout action in the classic Walton Powell style. Perfect dry fly rod for smaller flies using a DT4 or WF5 line.  AS NEW, never fished, with original cloth bag and brass capped aluminum case. Rare.  M. 2250.00.

             13000.    POWELL – E. C. 9'0".   B Taper.   Hollow Built. 3/2. #7/8. 5-14 oz. Medium. Bakelite U/L S/L. Golden Bronze. Varnished. E.C. Powell's, Marysville built rods are considered by most knowledgeable bamboo fans to be some of the finest lightweight, long length, bamboo rods ever made. This exquisite 9 footer is no exception. The rod feels like an 8-1/2 footer in the hand and has a powerful, yet delicate action with a DT7 or WF8 line. Unequaled as a heavy trout, steel head, grilse or bass rod. This rod remains in excellent original condition having had but a single snake guide re-wrapped on the mid-section. Shaft is lettered with the hollow-built patent number. Agate stripping guide. The cloth bag is the original and The aluminum rod case is a later replacement. This one is ready to fish and enjoy now. E. $1495.00

          13018. REELWOOD INC. 7'6". Ruby Series. 2/2. 4/5. 4.15 oz. .Medium. Maple D/L N/S S/L. Ruby Red T/Green. Varnished. This maker is unknown to me, but this rod is well crafted. It features Nickel Silver hardware and Swiss style ferrules. The medium action is quite easy to cast and forgiving of the occasional goof in timing. The varnish work is excellent and the rod is quite handsome. It appears unused with the plastic still on the grip. It comes with two tips in a cloth bag and aluminum case and will make someone a really lovely intro rod to bamboo. M. $695.00

                      12915. SIMROE - TED W.   7'6". Model 2763.   2/2. #3. 3.2 oz. Medium/Slow. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished. Clean, simple beauty, and easy casting characteristics in a top quality rod from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous 1960's fire. This just made beauty is suggestive in action of the legendary Leonard Model 39L with its sooo...... gentle Medium/Slow action and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Perfect with a DT3 line. It is a Dark Blonde cane color with golden wraps and the classic Simroe Wood reel seat, just gorgeous. Ted is one of the very few remaining active master builders from the Catskill School and we are honored and delighted to carry his rods. Bright guides, Nickel Silver hardware and ferrules with a bright Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped Aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 1450.00.

           12773.  SIMROE - TED W.  7'6".  Model 2764.  2/2.  #4.  3.4 oz.  Medium/Fast.  Walnut N/S S/B.  Golden Bronze t/Red.  Varnished.  Contemporary magic from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous fire during the 60's and 70's. This light action beauty is not unlike the famed Leonard Model 39. An action that is very smooth and delicate and just delightful with a DT4 line. Ted is again putting his efforts into active rod building  and we are delighted to offer his rods. Standard Cigar Grip. Bright  Ferrules, guides and tip-tops. A Walnut filled bright finish N/S Cap & Ring seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped case.  BRAND NEW.  1450.00.

                         12937. SOUTH BEND.   9'0". Model 5256.   3/2. #7/8. 5-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Green Spring Loaded Alum rev S/L. Green T/ Yellow. Varnished. This nicely balanced, fine tipped, production rod is completely sound and ready to take fishing. All sections are full length and the ferrules are sound. The varnish is a superb professional refinish with the original shaft decal preserved intact. All decals and markings are whole and legible. The tips are reasonably delicate and the rod has a truly fine action for a DT7 or WF8 line. The bag and aluminum case are replacements. This is a sweet and fishable rod. Terrific rod to introduce you to fishing heavy trout or steelhead using bamboo without big money expense.  M/R. 225.00.

                13016. T&T. 7'6". Hendrickson. 2/2. #5. 3-3/4 oz. Medium Fast Dry Fly. Walnut rev N/S S/B. Translucent Tan t/ Cinnamon. Varnished. Delicate Power is all over this fabulous rod for DT5 or TT5 line. Recently built, this is a great rod for dries and wets from sizes 10 to 20. Lovely, dark flamed and mottled cane color. Western grip with a beautifully Burled Mort iced Walnut, Up locking, Nickel Silver screw lock 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. Unfished in the original bag and case. Save yourself some dough and a 5 year wait. M. $2950.00 SOLD

                12991. T&T HERITAGE LTD EDITION. 7'6". Fountainhead. 3/2. #4. Med / Fast. Laminated Cedar and Bamboo N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/ Cinnamon with Cinnamon Intermediates. Varnished. In 1983, T&T issued a very special Heritage Limited Edition Rod. I t was designed and built to commemorate the look and early work of the independent pioneer rod makers, Green/ Phillipe/ Mitchell and Murphy. That body of work was done primarily circa 1845 to 1865 and this rod celebrates the characteristics of the best rods of that period. The grip, reel seat and rod shaft were constructed in one piece by laminating 6 strips of cedar wood to the 6 strips of bamboo that actually form the rod shaft. The Fountainhead rod featured a distinctive swelled butt; 1860's style full coverage engraved German Silver cap & ring seat, with engraved antique spike ferrules. Wrapped in Golden Bronze t/ Brown with full Cinnamon color intermediates. Very subtly understated. Just lovely. Serial #4 of 20. In As Issued, new condition. Still appreciating in value. M. $6500.00

            12998. T&T. 8'0". Beaverkill. 2/2. #5. 3-7/8 oz. Med/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Deep Red. Varnished. Built in 1990 when Bob Taylor, George Katsar and Tom Dorsey were doing all the bamboo work at T&T. Built to the highest rod standards with mirror image tips. Gorgeously dark Tiger flamed bamboo worked to give a smooth action and casting feel with a DT5 line. Made with delicate tips to protect finer tippets and yet the rod has a fantastic power reserve and can cast an entire fly line in the hands of an expert caster. This is a very versatile fishing rod that was purchased new in 1990, never cast and put up for posterity. It is as the day it was made remaining in new condition throughout. The Beaverkill Model Individualist rod is an absolute joy to fish a dry with. Original bag and brass capped case in the original plastic sleeve. Save yourself a five year wait for a “Collector Grade Rod".     M. $3650.00

                    12997. T&T. 8'0". Montana. 2/2. #6. 4-5/8 oz. Medium. Walnut D/L S/L. Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. Made about 1985, during T&T's bamboo heyday. A strong, powerful rod with an easy to cast medium action for DT6 line. This rod is the perfect cane rod for Trout or light Bass fishing and bushy dry flies or floating bugs. All of this rods weight is back in the hand and the rod balances perfectly for all day casting. The rod is in 'newish' condition and is guaranteed to please.   N/M. $2950.00

       13010. THRAMER – A. J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 7'0". Payne Model 196. 3/2. #4. 3.5oz. Medium-Fast Dry Fly. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. With rod tapers patterned after the ultra-rare Jim Payne Model 196, 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 screwing up a collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $1095.00    SOLD

         12986. THRAMER – A. J. 8'0". Model DxSB. 3/2. #5. 4.15 oz. Medium/Fast. Redwood U/L N/S S/L. Mahogany. Varnished. A very handsome 3-piece rod with a gentle and responsive medium /fast dry fly action; very easy to cast all day long, and perfect for light action trout fishing. The rod has a swelled butt and the bamboo is flamed to a medium caramel tone which highlights and offsets the golden color of the nodes and is further accented by the reddish Brown wraps. The grip is a Western Cigar. Swiss style ferrules are oxidized and the guides and tops are black. The up locking Redwood screw lock is finished with bright Nickel Silver hardware. The fly keeper is uniquely mounted in the nose of the cork grip and is a Thramer trademark. This rod just comes alive with a Triangle Taper 5 and was designed to fish smaller flies and protect light tippets. Virtually unused with cloth bag and aluminum case. M. $775.00

          13021. THRAMER – A. J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 8'0". Heddon Model 50. 3/2. #5. 3.85 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut U/L S/L. Golden Bronze t/Green. Varnished. Spot-on copy of the 8 foot Mod 50 tapers, deemed the best of Heddon's light action fly rods and patterned to produce that delicate and easy tip-action presentation that Heddon rods are famous for. This superb Classic Taper rod boasts a swelled butt: an extra smooth and light, Heddon-like, medium-fast action: flamed dark caramel Heddon color cane: Leonard style oxidized ferrules: a black up-locking screw lock seat over nicely figured Walnut: a Red Agate stripper and black snake guides, just like the rod it emulates. The rod is complimented by a Western grip and Golden Bronze color Silks, as the original. This rod has the same easy delivery and allows precision casts exactly like the rod it pays homage to. One cast and you'll be glad to claim this as your favorite dry fly rod. Extra handsome looking rod with a delightful action and a lovely high gloss varnish finish. 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. $1095.00    SOLD

             13009. THRAMER – A. J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES – HOLLOW BUILT. 8'0". Payne Model 200. 3/2. #5. 3.85 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. A lightweight, Hollow Built fly rod, made with rod tapers patterned after the delicate and delightful Jim Payne Model 200, one of the world's most respected fly rods. This superb rod boasts a gently swelled butt: an extra smooth, totally Payne-like, Medium Dry Fly action: flamed dark caramel Payne color cane: Payne style Ferrules: a