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CLASSIC BAMBOO RODS
CLASSIC BAMBOO ROD LIST. All classic bamboo rods are
sold with a 3 day inspection privilege. (See Terms and Conditions). All rods
are provided in a cloth bag and aluminum case unless otherwise stated. If
after purchase, you need to return a bamboo rod, please do not return it
without advising me first.
CLASSIC ROD DESCRIPTION CODE: The following order is used in describing each rod listed:
1). Makers 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. |
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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.
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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.
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DEPOSITS ON NEW BAMBOO RODS
All orders for not-in-stock standard rod models
from any of our makers require a $100 non-refundable deposit to confirm.
All orders for any sort of custom work or deviation from standard models
require a 25% non- refundable deposit to confirm. |
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12870. ANTIQUE UNMARKED ??
CHUBB. 7'6". Tonkin Bass/Bait Rod.
3/2. Henshall Style Bass Rod.
Side Rail S/B Seat. Red t/Gold w/ full Intermediates.
Varnished. Early 20th century, Tonkin bamboo Chubb made with a
distinctive swelled butt using spliced Cedar interspersed with the bamboo
strips. Very unusual construction and really a great looking display rod.
Recently professionally restored to outstanding cosmetic condition with all
of the correct guides, tops and hardware, as originally fitted. Grip is
sheet cork. Richardson guides and tip-tops Side rail Nickel over Brass slide
band seat, (a Chubb invention) Restored cloth covered wood form holder.
Interesting rod with lots of antique character.
M/R. 225.00
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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12881. CIEMIEGA TOM. 6'3". Model 634.
2/2. #4. 2.8 oz. Medium/Fast. Amboyna Burled Wood N/S S/B. Bronze
t/Black. Varnished. This nicely Flamed rod, Swelled Butt rod has a
medium/fast, delicate, yet progressive action for a Cortland DT4 Sylk line
or a WF4 Sci-Angler XPS and are the lines recommended by Tom C. to fish this
rod. It loads well in-close and fishes beautifully with smaller flies and
fine tippets, but is capable of pin-point accuracy up to 60 feet if
required. It truly casts like a dream. Somewhat reminiscent of the Young
Midge, it is more delicate, feels real good in the hand and has a power
reserve that belies its light weight. The snakes are
black, the ferrules are oxidized Super Z style and the grip is a standard
Cigar shape. The reel seat is a down locking morticed slide band seat with
bright hardware over a beautiful piece of hand selected Burled Amboyna. The
finish is lovely and the rod will make its owner proud. Back in the 1950's
Tom spent his teenage years working in and generally hanging around the Paul
Young's rod shop and store in Detroit. Those years of direct contact with
both Paul and Bob Summers left and indelible mark on a young man who has now
come full circle and is offering his
own well designed rods to bamboo aficionados. Tom's personal fly casting and
fishing experience over the past 45 years has also favorably influenced his
development of taper modifications loosely based on the designs of Paul
himself. These rods are fishing and casting machines. Cloth bag and aluminum
case. BRAND NEW. 1400.00. |
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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.
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12985. EDEN CANE. 7'0". Model 704-2. 2/2. #4. 2.8 oz. Medium/Fast.
Bamboo/Cork U&D/L N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Brown. Varnished. NODE LESS
CONSTRUCTION. All the weak bamboo nodes are removed in every Eden
Cane rod. With these weak spots joint scarfed out and replaced by 18% more
solid bamboo power fiber, the results are nothing short of amazing! 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 inherently faster and stronger than their
conventional counterparts, taper designs were evolved to take full
advantage of this lighter blank-to-line size ratio. The results of all this
labor intensive effort have become legend. Eden Cane rods simply outperform
equivalent conventionally built rods, period! This first of the 2008 build
period rods is of Cognac color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan t/Brown
wraps and full Premium Grade Cork in the grip & seat. A unique feature of
the reel seat is the use of two special Bamboo Strips as the backbone of the
seat. This forever prevents crushing of the cork spacer over time by the
slide band, a problem common to all cork reels seats of routine design.
The
mirror-image tips are dot-marked 1 & 2. The signature wrap is a unique
single thread spiral wrap, done to call attention to the single thread wrap
tipping in the center of each guide wrap! The hand drawn Mayfly Nymph on the
butt above the signature is there to remind the observer of the attention to
detail lavished on every Eden Cane rod. wraps and varnish sparkle and are
about perfect. The overall aesthetic of this rod is masterful
understatement. The stripper is
Agatine with Snake Brand snake guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are
oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden cane trademark,
an Up AND Down locking Cap & Ring seat carrying the EC logo engraved
in the Butt cap. This unique seat design allows for the reel placement
position to be changed to suit your casting style and feel for balance. The
swelled butt is offset at the grip by an oxidized N/S nose check which
brackets the magnificent Premium Grade cork
Standard
Cigar grip. Details abound everywhere, and include single thread edgings
centered in the wraps at the guides; a simple, single thread, spiral
signature wrap and "mirror image" tips. The taper of this rod is designed to
produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate action equally suited to wet or
dry fly applications. It is built to place a DT4 or TT4 line wherever you
want it, with no effort on your part. It does that, easily, yet somehow it
retains the ability to present the fly softly and with grace, and protect
ultra fine tippets, a lovely combination. Provided in a cloth rod bag and a
first quality true Brass-appointed Aluminum rod case carrying the Freestone,
(EC's parent Co.) label. Eden Cane rods are the epitome of the bamboo art
and consistently re-enforce the adage that "quality never disappoints".
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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
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13025. EDEN CANE. 8'6". Model 8618-11 Bass/Steel Head. 3/2. #7. 5.9 oz.
Medium/Fast. Buckeye Burl U/L N/S S/L w 1" Perm butt. Translucent
Honey/Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. This rod model had been long awaited as it
went through the design and testing process. Some pretty fussy outdoor
writers and fly fishing authors were involved in this rods creation and
testing. The rod model has been tested by fire and has stood up to all
manner of hard use with remarkable results. It has handled a lot of large
and very hard fighting Small Mouth and Largemouth Bass and Steel Head and
never once faltered in almost two years of brutal testing. A compliment to
the perfectly designed and tweaked tapers that cast a 7 line beyond
perfection and have the power to handle big fish with ease. This is the very
last of this model scheduled to be built for a long while now as Bernard's
attention turns to keeping up with the demand for his trout rods. This rod
is a magnificent flamed Dark Caramel colored bamboo rod with Honey/Tan
translucent wraps and a gorgeous marbleized darker toned Burled Buckeye wood
reel seat. The stripper is Red Agatine with bright snakes. The N/S Super-Z
style ferrules are bright is the Nickel Silver hardware featuring a
mortised, reverse screw lock seat on a striking piece of wood. The Western
style Cigar grip features matching N/S front & rear winding check that
brings a superb finishing touch to a modern masterpiece. NODE-LESS
CONSTRUCTION. All offending nodes are removed in construction of every Eden
Cane rod. The results are nothing short of amazing with the addition of 18%
more bamboo power fibers to e very rod. The action of this exciting rod is
one of the smoothest I've ever cast in a heavyweight cane rod. It is
designed to punch a DT7/WF8 line and a big, wind resistant fly into a
breeze, yet, it is beautifully balanced and does not hammer the caster. This
rod seems tailor made for the Triangle Taper 7 Line and Canadian Small Mouth
lakes & rivers and Steel Head and Salmon rivers. Comes in a partitioned
cloth rod bag, all housed in a handmade hard leather rod case by Arne Mason.
Pure class and performance too! Brand New Condition. M. 3450.00 |
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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
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12999. HARDY. 6'10. Phantom Hollokona. 2/1. #5. 2-3/4 oz. Fast. Cork
S/B. Black t/Red. Varnished. Hollowbuilt by Hardy in 1965. Lovely small
stream dry fly rod. Light weight and a fast powerful action for a DT5 line
give this rod an excellent feel and casting accuracy. Made originally with
just the single tip and packed in the classic heavy cotton rod bag with
hang-tag and factory aluminum tube. All original and complete with agate
stripper and in excellent condition. E. $1100.00 |
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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
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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.
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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.
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19971. HEDDON.
7'6". Model 14. Thorobred
Featherweight.
2/2. #4. 3-1/2 oz. Medium/ Fast. Walnut S/L. Red t/Black. Varnished. Nearly
as scarce in this length as the seven foot Heddon rod, these two piece
7-1/2' Heddons almost never turn up. This late 30's rod is in very good
factory original condition with minor varnish touch up to the guide winds
and the occasional varnish blemish. Size 0-3/4 ferrule provides a delicate
medium dry fly action for a DT4 line. Rod, bag and aluminum case are factory
original and the rod remains in very good used condition with original bag
label present. Another exceptional opportunity for the fisherman looking for
a quality classic cane rod in a very modern fishable length. Needs no work
to fish right now but after a few seasons of enjoyment with the rod you
might be inclined to have it professionally restored to new. It is certainly
worthy of the work. VG. 995.00. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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13024. JENKINS ROD CO. 7'0". GA70L-112. 2/2. #3/4. 3.2 oz. Medium/Fast
Dry Fly. Mortised Cherry N/S S/B. Translucent Light Honey. Varnished. The
Jenkins rod has been hand crafted in Denver since 1960 by both Charlie and
Steve Jenkins, father and son. Charlie retired in the late 1990's when Steve
took over full responsibility for the work. I've always been an admirer of
the Jenkins rod, partly because of the magnificent way it performs and
partly because of its simple beauty. This rod truly exceeds on both counts.
The action of this lightest of the models is perfect for a DT3/WF4 or TT3
line and the rod shows lovely Blonde cane color set off by the Honey wraps,
bright ferrules and impeccable varnish work. Immediately puts one in mind of
a lovely classic Garrison rod. The reel seat is beautifully mortised Cherry,
a Jenkins trade-mark, with a handsome set of bright N/S cap and ring
hardware. Comes in the cloth bag and brass capped aluminum case. Just Built.
BRAND NEW. 1700.00 |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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12982. LANCASTER - R.W. 7'6". Bighorn River. 2/2. #5/6. 4.25 oz. Fast
Dry Fly. Tiger Maple D/L S/L. 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 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. Burled Maple down locking seat with a bright screw lock. With
labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. 850.00.
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19976. LEONARD - MAXWELL PROTOTYPE. 7'0". Model 38DF-5. 2/3. #5. 3.5 oz.
Medium/Fast. Curly Maple N/S S/B. Translucent Tan. Varnished. Made in 1981
by Tom Maxwell as part of the development of rod tapers and to test out new
wrap colors at Leonard. Prototype rods from any maker are rare and these
special Maxwell Leonards are certainly no exception. In fact, it is believed
there are fewer than 20 LEONARD- MAXWELL PROTOTYPE RODS IN EXISTENCE. This
one was built to test beefed up 38H tapers by moving the model up to a 5
weight rod. I must confess it is one of the nicest casting short rods for a
#5 line I've
ever
cast. Kudos to Tom. It is marked with the special serial number 495P in
Maxwell's hand. Built with a medium fast dry fly action, the rod casts
beautifully and best with a Triangle Taper 5. The rod finish is impeccable.
Everything is in outstanding fishing condition. One tip suffered a node
crack at the factory when built and it was given a minor repair overwrap to
make it sound again. (Visible on the middle tip in photo). At that point the
rod was treated to a factory replacement tip, so the rod has THREE matching
tips. Maxwell Leonards are very scarce and difficult to find in nearly
perfect condition. Add the value of a one-of-a-kind prototype with THREE
TIPS and you can readily appreciate the significance of this rod to the
Leonard devotee. E. 3950.00. |
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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
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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.
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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 Ό" 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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12977. PAYNE. 8'6". Model 204L. 3/2. #5. 4-1/2 oz. Medium Fast Dry Fly.
Cedar rev S/L. Brown t/Black. Varnished. The rarest of the utterly
delightful 204 Model, Payne rods. Exceptionally nice, Jim Payne light action
rod with a very sweet and gentle dry fly action for a DT5 or WF6 line. The
rod will be outstanding on any spring creek, anywhere, east or west,
wherever a fine, delicate fly presentation is required. Refinished at
Leonard in the 1970's and barely fished since. The bag is a close to the
original poplin replacement from Leonard and the brass capped aluminum rod
case is the original labeled Payne case with silver paper label. The varnish
and all else on this rare model Payne rod is in "new-ish" refreshed
condition and the rod is ready to give years of delightful and trouble free
service. The second tip is a perfect match Leonard replacement, only the
node pattern differs. This rod weight is extremely light for any classic
three piece rod, and the rod balances perfectly with an older Hardy reel,
like a smaller Bougle, Perfect or St. George. Payne rods this sweet to cast
are a joy when discovered and this rod is a rod to fish for a lifetime.
N/MR. 2600.00. |
12996. PAYNE. 8'6". Model 206. 3/2. #7/8. 5-3/4 oz. Med/Fast. Cedar rev
S/L. Brown t/Black. Varnished. Bought directly from the Payne shop in 1962.
One tip top is set down 8" but with this rod's powerful casting action this
tip will still throw an 8 weight line and will serve well for bugs and bass
fishing. Fantastic bass, salmon or steel head rod. Delightful with a DT7 or
WF8 line. Casts superbly. Except for one guide wrap replaced on the mid
section, this rod remains is superb original condition throughout. Complete
with original bag and brass capped case. Fish with the very best. Where can
you find a fish able Payne in this condition for such a affordable price?
E. $1800.00
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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19975. SCHROEDER - D. G. 7'3". EXHIBITION 200. 2/2. #4/5. 4-1/4 oz.
Medium/Fast. Mortised full N/S S/B w/ Maple insert. Light Bronze t/Dark
Brown w/ full Lt. Bronze Intermediates. Varnished. SN 43408. The action of
this beautifully made rod from Janesville, Wisconsin rod maker, D.G.
Schroeder, puts me in mind of a short Payne Dry Fly rod in every way
imaginable. Wonderfully balanced action for a #4/5 line. It cast best for me
with a DT4, but had no trouble taming a WF5 line either, so take your pick.
Completely Custom built with a beautifully mortised, Full Nickel Silver
Slide Band seat carrying a lovely Maple insert. The reel
seat,
cap & rind are decoratively engraved and seat barrel features a perfectly
done Brown Trout in a stream setting and a beautiful Mayfly Spinner on the
base of the cap. The Ferrule Plug is also finely knurled. A distinctive
Swelled
Butt, two-up node spacing, fine Mirror tips, full, 4-turn intermediate
wraps, a Red Agate stripper, perfect workmanship and finish, and very smart
looking, Straw bamboo color. This Schroeder rod has never been fished, casts
like a dream and is in as new condition. It is not likely you will find a
better rod, someday, maybe, but why go through the trouble? They do not come
any prettier than this one. Save yourself a long wait for a new rod. M.
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12914. SIMROE - TED W.
7'0". Model
2703. 2/2. #3. 2.7 oz. Medium. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red.
Varnished. Clean, simple beauty, and easy casting characteristics in a top
quality rod from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the
disastrous 1960's fire. This just made beauty is suggestive in action of the
legendary Leonard Model 38 and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any
way. Perfect with a DT3 line. It is a Dark Blonde cane color with golden
wraps and the classic Simroe Wood reel seat, just gorgeous. Ted is one of
the very few remaining active master builders from the Catskill School and
we are honored and delighted to carry his rods. Bright guides, Nickel Silver
hardware and ferrules with a bright Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass
capped Aluminum case. BRAND
NEW. 1450.00.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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19974. T&T. 7'0". Midge. 2/2. #4. 2-7/8 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Walnut
N/S S/B. Translucent Tan t/Cinnamon. Impregnated. Lightweight, powerful, yet
delicate action for a DT4 line. This early 1980's T&T is a great, light
action rod for dry and wets from sizes12 to 24. Lovely, Even-toned, oven
tempered, Caramel cane color. Cigar grip with a beautifully Burled Walnut
down locking oxidized Nickel Silver slide band seat. The Midge is one of
T&T's most popular and respected rod models and the
current
wait for a new one is about 5 years. This magnificently actioned rod has
lots of sparkle, a trouble-free Impregnated finish and a very easy to cast
action. In the original cloth bag and T&T brass capped aluminum rod case. It
remains in nearly new condition and shows only light fishing use. N/M.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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12990. T&T - HERITAGE LIMITED EDITION. 8'6". Kosmic Commemorative. 3/2.
#5. Medium /Fast. Ivoroid N/S S/B. Chinese Red t/Black w/ Red Intermediates.
Varnished. One of only 25 Kosmic Commemorative Limited Edition Series rods
built by T&T in 1984, this is serial #12 . Done as an exact replica of the
historically important "KOSMIC" rods built by Thomas,
Edwards and Payne during their brief partnership at the close of the 19th
century. The design and aesthetic of this exact copy rod are as fresh and
exciting today as they were over 100 years ago. The rod features natural
blond color bamboo; an Ivory-like replica slide band reel
seat
with hand fitted N/S side rails; narrow 1/8" wide handmade cork rings;
distinctive swelled butt; wide, sculptured slide band and front grip check;
swelled, exact duplicate N/S ferrules to emulate the distinctive original
celluloid cushioned Kosmic ferrules; all exactly like the original. Made
with a nearly perfect medium dry fly action for a DT5 line. In AS ISSUED,
UNFISHED CONDITION. This rod will never again be duplicated. M. $4600.00
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12976. TARANSKY - NICHOLAS A. 6'0". Monaro - Tea Stick Collector's Grade
Rod. 2/2. #3/4. 3.5 oz. Fast. Bamboo Dual Ring. Translucent Bronze. Oil
Impregnated/Waxed. When Nick Taransky first contacted me about his rods, I
was quite impressed by his top quality work and immediately wanted to bring
his rods to our US customers. Little did I know, just how much rod building
talent was tucked away in his little corner of Australia! He has just sent
me this incredibly well done work of art that throws a DT3 or WF4 line a
country mile and is only 6 feet long and less than 4 ounces "heavy". Why
such a "heavy" rod weight for such a
small
rod? Look at the handle and reel seat! They are formed out of six strips of
bamboo with a pronounced grip swell and put the extra weight right where it
belongs, in your hand! Rather than fitting a cork grip and wooden
reel seat, a large butt swell was used to form the grip and reel seat. This
required double building the butt section of the cane. The under grip and
swell area was then hollow fluted before glue-up to retain a light feel of
the rod in the hand. The seat was turned down to accommodate slide bands,
and flamed/scorched for additional character. The rod was finished with a
hexagonal butt plate, and clear wraps to maximize the visibility of the cane
beneath. A honey agate stripping guide reflects the flamed color of the
bamboo. It is magnificent to look at, but it is even more
comfortable and practical than you would ever expect and the rod balances
perfectly with a small Hardy Flyweight or Featherweight reel. It is fast and
responsive, throws a DT3 line with a 12" loop, exactly where you aimed it!
Feels as good as 20 feet as is does at 60.AND weighs LESS than 4 ounces. The
Monaro Series is Nick's Best Rod. This rod is built from a single culm of
bamboo with MIRROR tips. Fitted with a perfectly formed,
six-piece
grip and reel seat (all double-built AND hollow-fluted to reduce weight) of bamboo that is actually an extension of the six strips
that form the rod butt. The butt cap is oxidized N/S in a hex-shape and I
still haven't figured out how he got those two N/S oxidized reel seat rings
in place! The ferrules are beautifully oxidized with a bamboo ferrule plug
for the female. As if there was not enough detail work lavished on this rod,
Nick decided to house it in it's very own slim-diameter, hand made,
six-sided wood rod case formed of alternating Jarrah and Spotted Gum strips.
This gorgeous piece of work is housed in a cloth outer sack that matches the
cloth rod bag within. If you are impressed by top quality work in a totally
unique rod, a faster rod action, very tight loops, and significant distance
coupled to fine-tipped accuracy, and enjoy the delightful lightweight feel
of shorter bamboo fly rods and appreciate a dark flamed bamboo finish, then
this is the rod for you! This is a one-of-a-kind rod built to expose as much
bamboo to the eye as possible. This rod was made to celebrate Tonkin
Cane, or "Tea Stick" Bamboo (as it is known in China) as a rod making
material., hence the "Tea Stick" moniker. Sure to prove
a wise investment as Nick's reputation for fine work continues to reach more
and more bamboo fans. BRAND NEW. 2795.00. |
12975. TARANSKY - NICHOLAS A. 7'7". Monaro - Down Under 21. 3/2. #5/6. 4
oz. Medium/ Fast. Brown Mallee Burl. Dark Green. Varnished. If you are
impressed by top quality work, a faster rod action, very tight loops, and
significant distance coupled to fine-tipped accuracy, and enjoy the
delightful lightweight feel of shorter bamboo fly rods and appreciate a dark
flamed bamboo finish, then this is the rod for you! 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 5 weight line!. That is precisely what Australian Rod
Maker, Nick Taransky designed this delightful dry fly rod to do with the
help of an E. C. Powell taper. It is fast and responsive, throws a DT5 line
or WF6 line 60 feet with a 12" loop, exactly where you aimed it! The
Monaro
Series is Nick's Best rod. This rod is built from a single culm of bamboo
with MIRROR tips and a lovely striated Agate stripper. Fitted with a
beautifully figured Brown Mallee Burl wood seat with bright
N/S reverse S/L hardware and a classic Western Cigar shape grip. All of the
Nickel Silver fittings and ferrules are finely engraved and the females are
fitted with a Bamboo Ferrule Plug. The slide ring is engraved with an Adams,
Humpy, Klinkhammer and a Stimulator. The N/S butt plug is engraved with a
Kookaburra (Kingfisher),
all first class and very tastefully done, by Richard. Chapman. This Monaro
Series rod is fitted to a Brass capped aluminum rod case and poplin cotton
rod bag. Tremendous style and value here at an outstanding price. BRAND
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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
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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
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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
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13015. THRAMER A. J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 8'0" Payne Model 200L. 3/2.
#4. 3.75oz. Medium-Fast Dry Fly. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished.
With rod tapers patterned after the ultra-rare Jim Payne Model 200L, 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 Bronze 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
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13011. THRAMER A. J. CLASSIC TAPER SERIES. 8'0". Hollow Built Payne Model
200L. 3/2. #4. 3.75 oz. Medium. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow.
Varnished. Hollow built for weight control and made using rod tapers
patterned after the delicate Jim Payne Model 200L, one of the world's most
respected fly rods, this superb rod boasts a gently swelled butt: an extra
smooth, totally Payne-like, Medium 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 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 hurting a collectible rod, perhaps
irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag and aluminum case. BRAND NEW.
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13014. 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: an Oxidized N/S
Slide Band seat over Spanish Cedar: 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 DT5 fly line with absolute delicacy and 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 hurting a
collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag and aluminum
case. BRAND NEW. $1395.00
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13012. 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: an Oxidized N/S Slide
Band seat over Spanish Cedar: 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 DT5
fly line with absolute delicacy and 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 hurting a
collectible rod, perhaps irreparably. Great Concept! Cloth bag & aluminum
case. BRAND NEW. $1395.00
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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 | |