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The following rods are available for purchase (unless noted otherwise in the description). The rods are listed by length first, then alphabetically by maker. A sale pending tag denotes that an agreement to purchase the item has been reached, but the sale may not yet have been completed.

SALE PENDING Unmarked Banty Plus ~ 6’ ~ 2/1 ~ 3 oz. ~ 4wt. ~ EXC ~ This fast-action little banty plus of unknown make features light-carmel shafts wrapped in light chestnut brown silks protected by an adequate varnish finish. There are some water marks on the butt section that are purely cosemtic in nature. Chrome stripper, snakes, and tip-top. Tight and easy working plated brass ferrules give a soft ‘pop’ when separated. Meaty and comfortable cork grip. D/L’ing cap and ring figured hardwood seat with black hardware. Wound over WC. HK loop. Comes with a bag (has a few holes in it) and newish brass cap aluminum tube. A great little bushwack/brookie rod $99

Orvis Kit ~ 8' 1” ~ 2/1 ~ 4 3/4 oz. ~ GBF (8) ~ EXC RS (exceptions noted) This rod, without a serial number on either section or the tube label, is most likely a kit rod. The tip was scarfed by Orvis’ Charley Hisey proximal to the 2nd snake guide up from the ferrule and then covered with a 4-inch long overwrap. There is also a 2-inch long repair wrap proximal to the 2nd snake guide down from the tip-top. When assembled, the rod now measures 8’ 1". Light impregnated shafts, Orvis brown silks, quality Orvis-issue stripper, snakes and tip-top. Blued Orvis-issue N/S ferrules fit perfectly and give a loud 'pop' when separated. Light cigar (almost straight) grip. Standard Orvis –issue D/L'ing screw and sliding hood seat over a walnut spacer. The rod is marked Orvis Impregnated, 8 1/2' 4 3/4 oz. and G.B.F (8) on consecutive flats. Comes with an Orvis-issue bag and a black wrinkle-finish Orvis tube with green and silver foil label. This rod has a medium-slow-to-medium action and seemed happy when paired with 7 wt line weight forward or double taper. $195

Dave Cook’s Tarryall ~ 8.5' ~ 3/1 ~ 6.4 oz. ~ 6/7 wt. ~ VG RF ~ Dave Cook Sporting Goods Company was formerly located in Denver with a few stores scattered throughout the front range. This rod was most likely put together from spare parts by Fred DeBell, who also made rods for Garts Sporting Goods, and looks like it may have recently been refinished. It features blonde cane ruby red silks TiCh stripper bronze snakes and plated brass ferrules. Solid walnut reversed half-Wells grip and reel seat with D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. Exposed WC. No HK. Comes with an olive 3-compartment bag and aluminum tube which appear to be era correct. Although the ferrules do not seat 100% and click is evident, they gave a nice ‘pop’ when separated. The rod has a medium action suited for nymphing and streamers. A cool piece of Rocky Mountain history. $99

SALE PENDING Goodwin Granger Victory Model GVM9050 ~ 9' ~ 3/1 ~ 5 ½ oz. ~ 5/6 wt. ~ VG+ ~ This c. 1930s Rocky Mountain classic features a beautiful shade of carmel-colored cane with swelled butt, B/O jasper silks and a solid varnish finish. Standard Granger-issue stripper, snakes and tip –top. Drawn N/S ferrules do not seat 100% and could use a thorough cleaning. I also noted a faint click in the butt/mid connection. The tip section also has a fairly significant set. Modified half Wells grip and patented internal U/L'ing metal seat with pre-1938 Pat Pend stampings. Exposed WC. No HK. Granger Victory is stamped on the rod. Comes with an olive green canvas bag and an dented but serviceable brown aluminum tube with portions of a Granger Special label intact. The tube cap also has air holed drilled in to it. This rod has that classic Granger medium action and throws nice loops with Cortland 444 Peach DT-5, WF-6 and DT-6. $99

SOLD Montague Rapidan ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 6.4 oz. ~ 6wt. ~ EXC (exceptions noted) ~ The label on this classic production rod indicates that it was built between 1939 and 1949. This varnished rod may have been restored or over-coated and features flamed cane with golden nodes, yellow silk wraps with burgundy intermediates, red agate stripper, hardened steel snakes and tip tops. One of the tips ½ “ shorter than the other and the rod is anything but straight. The shouldered plated brass ferules give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. However, an audible ferrule click is present. Half-Wells grip. Screw D/L'ing seat over a black plastic spacer. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. The rod is marked as follows: Genuine Tonkin and also carries the Montague acetate label with the company name and model name. Comes with a green era correct bag (originality not known) and a flat plastic tube. Another good project rod that at a minimum would require a ferrule(s) re-set and straightening

SOLD Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 3/2 ~ 6oz. ~ 6/7wt. ~ EXC RS (exceptions noted) ~ This nicely equipped rod appears to be a rebuilt older production rod, possibly a South Bend Doublebuilt. The restorer is unknown but certainly possesses a mature hand. It features flamed browntone cane dark brown wraps tipped gold and is protected by a nicely executed varnish finish. Oxidized mildrum stripper, bronze snakes and tip tops. Blued N/S ferrules give a nice ‘pop’ when separated, however, the ferrule fit of one of the tips is worn and the ferrule will spin while seated. This tip section also has a 4” long repair wrap. Reversed half-Wells grip and an U/L’ing screw and slide hood seat with black spacer. Exposed and blued WC. No HK. Comes with a soft plaid bag. No Tube. This stout medium-slow actioned rod throws nice loops with a Cortland Peach 444 DT-6 and WF-7. Although not a collectable, this rod is reasonably straight, has a classic look, and would make a great float tube rod.

SOLD Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 3/2 ~ 5.8oz. ~ 6 wt. ~ EXC RS (exceptions noted) ~ This nicely equipped rod appears to be a rebuilt older production rod, possibly a Montague or Horrocks Ibbotson. The restorer is unknown but certainly possesses a mature hand. It features flamed browntone cane dark with swelled butt (the swell is identical to the 9’ FET Dirigo presently listed on my Split Cane Classics page) burgundy silks tipped gold and is protected by a shiny new varnish finish. Chrome-housed red agate stripper, black snakes and tip tops. Quality rolled-welt N/S ferrules give a soft ‘pop’ when separated, Wells grip is lightly ridged. Screw D/L’ing seat with black spacer. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with a soft plaid bag. No Tube. The mid section on this rod is down by 1 7/8”. The slow action rod throws tight loops with a Cortland Peach 444 DT-6. Although not a collectable, this rod is reasonably straight, has a classic look, and would make a great float tube rod.

These karma-laden historic split cane rods are perfect decorations for your office or trout room. They would also make good "practice rods" for the hobbyist and novice restorationist. They may be missing a few guides or wraps, but you won't find them for less at your local "Anitque & Junque" shop. Past rods have included rods from South Bend, Horrocks Ibbotson, Montague, Milwards and others. Prices generally range from $25 to $50. When in stock, these usually sell fast. Availabilty varies so please inquire. Email Coldwater Collectibles for more information.