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• (M) Mint - Appears to be unused/brand new in original bag and tube
Other Abbreviations:
• C&R - Cap & Ring
• (NM) Near Mint - As above with minor exceptions which are noted
• (EXC)Excellent - Shows signs of light to medium use
• (VG) Very Good - Shows signs of normal use
• (G) Good - Shows signs of heavy use. May be fishable as is, but likely needs work
• (F) Fair - Needs work prior to being fished
• (RS) Restored - Original hardware/specifications were used
• (RF) Refinished - Non-original hardware and/or specifications were used
• D/L'ing - Down Locking
• HK - Hook Keeper
• S/B - Slide Band
• U/L'ing - Up Locking
• WC - Winding Check
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.
Paul H. Young Midge ~ 6'3” ~ 2/2 ~ 1.75oz. ~ 4wt. ~ SN 4116 ~ EXC+ ~ This wonderful Detroit-made classic from the Paul H. Young Co. may well be the perfect small stream dry fly rod. The original owner, from Beaverton, MI, purchased the rod from the Detroit shop in 1963. The original owner’s son has been in possession of the rod since his father’s passing. It was expertly crafted by Bob Summers in 1963 and features richly colored flamed shafts wrapped in light brown silks protected by a beautifully executed varnish finish. Quality furnishings include a bronze mildrum stripper, bronze snakes, and tip-tops. Smooth & tight fitting oxidized aluminum ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated. Modified torpedo grip tapers down into the cork reel seat fitted with blued dual knurled slide bands rings. No HK. The rod is marked in Bob’s hand as follows: A Paul H. Young Co. rod Midge 6’3” 1.75 oz. on two consecutive flats. The original owners name and date (Dec. 1963) is inked on the flat above. The serial number is also inked on each section. Comes with the original burgundy/brown satin bag and aluminum tube. This fine casting instrument throws amazingly smooth and tight loops with minimal effort. I really liked it with a Cortland Peach 444 DT-4. If you’ve been looking for a single owner PHY Midge in wonderful condition, here’s your chance. Superb! $4,495
Lulbegrud Creek Fly Rods ‘The Little Gem’ ~ 6.5’ ~ 2/2 ~ 3.8oz. ~ 3wt. ~ EXC+/As NEW ~ This neat little wand from the bench of Garner North Carolina’s, Dave Cottengim features blonde shafts wrapped in burgundy silks tipped pumpkin at the HK, tip top guides, and ferrule stations and is finished in Man-O-War spar varnish. Chrome stripper, snakes and tip tops. N/S Super Z style ferrules give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Western-style grip with a beautiful maple burl N/S screw and sliding hood U/L’ing seat. Inked on the rod in black script is -Winnebago Creek- 6’6” – 3wt. Dave Cottengim, Maker. The former owner’s name is also inked on the rod. Comes with very nice soft cloth bag and labeled aluminum tube. The medium to medium-fast action will handle most fishing situations presented by small streams and “cricks.” I just had the rod outside during a rare warm spell we’re enjoying and found it have a pleasant feel when paired with a SA Ultra Buckskin DT-3 or Cortland 444 Peach WF-4. A great choice for the budget-minded angler or anyone in the market for a nice casting brookie rod in like-new condition. $295
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Steve Kiley Model 664D
Orvis Battenkill Deluxe ~ 6.5’ ~ 2/2 ~ 2oz. ~ HDG (WF-6). ~ EXC+ (exception noted) ~ SN 18733. This sweet casting rod was built by the magical hands of Cal Skinner and George Reid in the famous VT shop in 1956. One of the tips was newly built by Orvis after the original was unfortunately broken. The rod features Orvis brown silks over richly hued impregnated cane. Fine Orvis furnishings include bronze guides (black on the new tip) and tip-tops. No stripping guide. Smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules give a satisfying pop when separated. Wound over WC. HK loop. Petite “Superfine” cork grip with knurled dual slide bands over the cork seat. The follwing is inked on the rod on three consecutive flats: “Orvis ~ Impregnated” “Battenkill” “Deluxe”. Comes with the original plaid bag and labeled black aluminum tube with the original Orvis paper label 95% intact. The medium to medium-fast action is perfect for close-in dry fly fishing and small streams and ‘cricks. Although rated by Orvis as a 6, I really liked it best with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and WF-5. A nice find for the Orvis aficionado. $795
Jeff Pope No. 65441 ~ 6.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.8 oz ~ 4wt. ~ As New ~ Don't pass up this quality offering from the bench of Seattle's Jeff Pope. It features beautiful carmel-colored shafts accented by translucent tan silks (tipped dark brown at the WC and ferrule stations). Bright stripper snakes and tip-tops. Smooth & tight fitting blued N/S ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated. Cigar grip with spiced maple seat fitted with blued D/L'ing C&R hardware. No WC or HK. "~ 6 ½’ #4 ~ J. Pope No. 65441 is inked on two flats on the butt section. ~01 and ~02 are inked on the the respective tip sections. Comes with a new bag and used aluminum tube with water-proof cap. The smooth medium-fast action throws tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and would be well-suited for small stream work and roll casting. $495
Bellinger Classic ~ 7’ ~ 2/2 ~ 3.2oz. ~ 4wt. SN 872 ~ New ~ The Bellinger name has long been synonymous with high quality when it comes to bamboo rod furnishings. Chet Croco has continued this tradition of quality and innovation with an impressive lineup of fine, heirloom quality, bamboo fly rods. Each rod is crafted using the finest materials and is impeccable finished at the highest degree. The blanks are flame tempered to an eye-appealing light carmel color, hand varnished, wrapped and tipped in silk, and appointed with quality N/S fittings, agate stripping guides, extra flora grade cork and a hallmark Bellinger reel seat. This neat little wand was completed in January 2009 and features 3 around spiral nodes, book-matched tips, and antique gold silks (appear almost clear) tipped in gossamer cardinal all protected by an expertly executed glass-like varnish finish. The tips are differentiated by one or two accent wraps at the tip –top guide. Quality furnishings include a bronze housed red agate stripper, bronze Snake brand snakes and tip-tops. Blued N/S ferrules comes with an ivory capped ferrule plug and fit smooth and tight with a solid “pop” when separated. Comfortable cigar grip (still encased in plastic) and a beautiful circassian walnut seat with blued N/S D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. Petite blued WC. No HK. The maker’s name and the rods serial number are elegantly stamped into the side of the butt cap. Comes in a nicely constructed bag and an elegantly labeled heavy-walled aluminum tube of the highest quality. The crisp and delicate medium-fast action throws tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 The quality and mature hand used to create this rod, from the cane to the furnishings to the finish to the bag and tube are immediately evident upon inspection. Superb! This rod currently retails for $1,750. Available now for… $1,350
Granger Aristocrat Model 7030 ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 4.1 oz. ~ 4wt. ~ NEW ~ Fresh from Gary’s shop in Alpharetta, GA comes this wonderful little 7030. It features the traditional richly colored shafts, golden silk wraps accented with brown silk tipping, and is protected by nicely executed marine grade spar varnish finish. Chrome stripper, hardened steel snakes and tip-tops. Perfectly fitted N/S ferrules give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. Coke bottle grip was done in a larger scale than the original Full metal D/L’ing slide band seat with 3rd generation Atlanta Granger stampings. The brand new bag and labeled aluminum tube complete the package. Although the tube label indicates the rod to be 3oz., it weighed in at a svelt 4.1 oz. on my postal scale. I lawn casted the rod and found that it behaves much like a Denver-made 7030, with a touch quicker action. It throws nice loops with a Cortland Clear Creek WF-4 and 444 Peach DT-4 with plenty of power to reach out if called upon. If you’ve been after a 3rd generation Granger, here’s your chance… sans the 2-3 year wait. $1,495
Steve Kiley Deluxe "Fall River" ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.2 oz. ~ 4wt. ~ New ~ This is one of Steve's fine Deluxe models that is based on a proprietary taper Steve recently developed and features a beautifully crafted turquois gemstone inlaid mosaic butt cap, ferrule plug, and winding check, gorgeous blonde cane, 3 x 3 spiral nodes, translucent tan silks tipped black, smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules and Big Leaf Maple burl reel seat with N/S cap and ring hardware. The rod was completed with Steve's expertly applied glass smooth varnish. Comes with a high quality bag and labeled black wrinkle-finish aluminum tube. This small stream special will handle a DT-3, WF-4 and/or DT-4 and produces excellent roll-casts. I liked it best with a Cortland Clear Creek WF-4. I would not hesitate to put Steve’s rods up against any rod made today for quality, appearance, and performance. He just might be the best “unknown” maker out there today! Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Kiley Bamboo Rods link or click here Kiley Bamboo Rods for more information on this fine maker. $1,195 Reduced to $995
Pennington "Pine River" ~ 7’ ~ 2/2 ~ 4.1 oz. ~ 4 wt. ~ New ~ Steve Pennington is a forester from Des Moines, Iowa with over 20 years of rod building experience. Although Steve “officially” retired from rod building in 2008, he will still be making a few rods from time to time and this is one of them. The Pine River series was specifically designed to afford the flycaster an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and unique qualities that split bamboo rods offer.....at an affordable price. This light line rod is based on a Garrison 201 taper and features straw colored cane wrapped in forrest green silks and glass smooth varnish finish. Hardware includes chrome guides and high quality Bailey Woods N/S ferrules that give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable dry fly grip with N/S D/L’ing screw and slide hood seat over a gunstock grade walnut spacer and matching walnut WC. No HK. Neatly inked on the rod in black script is Pine River Trout Rod 7’ #4. Comes with a new custom fit cloth bag and brass capped aluminum tube. The medium-fast taper has plenty of reserve power to punch out longer casts into the wind when called upon and will certainly protect fine tippets. The perfect all-around small to medium stream rod. But best of all is the price… which is $100 less than Steve’s pre-retirement prices. You’ll be hard pressed to find a nicer, brand new, 2/2 USA made rod anywhere at this price! $495
Don Recker “FET Fairy” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.6 oz. ~ 3 wt. ~ SN 0992 ~ NEW If you have not yet heard of Ohio’s Don Recker, you will soon! Don is a retired machinist and barber who also worked as the maintenance supervisor at the local high school near Fort Jennings, Ohio. He has been honing his skills for the better part of the past decade. This finely tuned wand is based on a FE Thomas Fairy taper and features beautifully flamed shafts with 3 around golden nodes, clear silks tipped black protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Mildrum stripper and chrome light-wire snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing N/S cap & ring seat with a beautiful stabilized maple burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fish print soft cloth bag and new waterproof brass capped aluminum tube. This light-line wand has a brisk medium action perfect for dry fly work close in, but also has enough reserve punch out casts when called upon. I liked it with a SA Mastery Series Ultra DT-3 and Cortland Peach WF-4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $795
Don Recker “Garrison 201” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.4 oz. ~ 4 wt. ~ SN 0885 ~ NEW ~ If you have not yet heard of Ohio’s Don Recker, you will soon! Don is a retired machinist and barber who also worked as the maintenance supervisor at the local high school near Fort Jennings, Ohio. He has been honing his skills for the better part of the past decade. This finely tuned wand is based on the extremely popular Garrison 201 taper and features lightly flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around spiral nodes, clear silks tipped black and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Eye appealing striped amber agate stripper, snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing cap and ring seat with a beautiful stabilized cherry burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new aluminum tube. This rod has a wonderful medium fast action perfect for small to mid-sized streams. I really enjoyed it with a Cortland Peach 444 DT-4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $825
Don Recker “Leonard 38H” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.1oz. ~ 5wt. ~ SN 0881 ~ New from Don this rod is based on the popular Leonard 38H taper and features beautifully flamed shafts with 3 around golden nodes, clear silks tipped black protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Mildrum stripper and chrome light-wire snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing N/S cap & ring seat with a stabilized redwood burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new waterproof brass capped aluminum tube. This light-line wand has a brisk medium action that throws tight loops with stealth and accuracy. Although Don has it marked as a 5wt., I found it to be a sweet roll caster when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 or WF-5. The patient caster will also find that it will handle a DT-5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $795
Don Recker “Payne 98” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.5 oz. ~ 4 wt. ~ SN 0995 ~ NEW ~ If you have not yet heard of Ohio’s Don Recker, you will soon! Don is a retired machinist and barber who also worked as the maintenance supervisor at the local high school near Fort Jennings, Ohio. He has been honing his skills for the better part of the past decade. This finely tuned wand is based on the famous Payne 98 taper and features lightly flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around spiral nodes, clear silks tipped black and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Bright stripper, snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing cap and ring seat with a beautiful stabilized maple burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new aluminum tube. This small stream classic has a brisk action and tips designed to protect fine tippets. Another excellent choice for small to mid-sized streams. I really enjoyed it with a Cortland Peach WF-4 and DT-4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $795
SALE PENDING Orvis Pace Changer ~ 7’ / 7’3” ~ 2/2 ~ 3 1/2 oz. ~ 4/5wt. ~ Serial # 59206 ~ EXC - ~ This hard to find light line wand from Orvis offers stealth and precision in two lengths. It was made in 1970 and features richly impregnated shafts wrapped in Orvis brown silks and complimented by fine Orvis furnishings including chrome stripper, snakes and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules give a solid 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip with screw D/L'ing & slide hood seat over a walnut spacer. Exposed WC. HK loop. The rod is marked Orvis Impregnated Pace Changer 7’-7’3” HDG (6) and with the former owner’s name on consecutive flats. The serial number is also inked on each section. Comes with the original gray Orvis bag and original Orvis labeled aluminum tube. Although marked by Orvis as a WF-6 (which I believe is way too much line for this rod), I found it to my liking with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4. The taper with either tip offers a wonderfully crisp medium action perfect for small to medium –sized streams. $725
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A J Thramer Rod Co. “Payne 98” ~ 7’~ 2/2 ~ 3 oz. ~ 4wt. ~ AS NEW ~ This neat little rendition of the highly popular Payne 98 comes from Mr. Thramer’s Classic Taper Series of fine rods and has a serial number of D110. It features a lightly flamed shafts with 3 around golden nodes and is wrapped in java brown silk tipped yellow with tastefully accents the glass smooth varnish finish. Black stripper, snakes and tip-tops. The smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules fit perfectly and give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable Payne replica cork grip. Spiced cedar spacer is fitted with blued N/S D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. Petite blued WC. Folding ring HK. The rod is simply marked A J Thramer Rod Co. on one flat. Comes with the original bag with hang tag and labeled aluminum tube with matching rod stats. The crisp medium to medium-fast action and light in the hand feel combine to provide maximum delicacy, yet the rod will also reach out when called upon. I think you’ll find that a Cortland 444 Peach WF-4 and/or DT-4 to be a perfect match. This one does not look like it was every used. Superb! $895
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T.L. Zietak “Driggs River Special” ~ 7' 2” ~ 2/2 ~ 5wt. ~ 3.3 oz.~ EXC+ ~ This custom made rod was patterned after the popular PHY Driggs River Special and named for the fine river found in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It features nicely flamed shafts, brown silks, TiCh tripper, bronze snakes, and tip tops. The wraps and glass smooth varnish work are very nicely done. There are some uneven glue lines that appear to be purely cosmetic. Tight fitting truncated N/S ferrules are blued and give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable straight grip with tapered nose. Blued N/S D/L’ing cap & ring seat with a beautiful hardwood burl spacer. No HK. Inked on the rod is: T.L. Zietak “Driggs River Special” in black. Comes with the original bag and quality brass capped aluminum tube bearing the makers label and rod stats. The tube label indicates that the rod is a 4/5. I found it to be a very pleasant and powerful little stick with a Cortland Peach WF-5 & DT-5. $595
J. F. MacArevey ~ 7'3” ~ 2/2 ~ 4 wt. ~ 3.6 oz.~ EXC ~ This rod was built in 2003 by the late John MacArevey. Mr. MacArevey was a hobbyist and is thought that this offering was built on a set of impregnated blanks that he acquired from Art Weiler It features dark impregnated cane with a swelled butt and deep burgundy silks. Quality furnishings include a chrome-housed red agate stripper, chrome snakes and tip –tops. Tight fitting N/S Super-Z style ferrules give a satisfying pop when separated. Comfortable Western half-Wells cork grip. Beautiful dark maple burl mortised Bellinger seat with U/L’ing N/S cap and ring hardware. Petite N/S WC. HK loop. The following is inked on the rod: J. F. MacArevey, MKR. #1213 12-13-03 7’3” 4WT. on three consecutive flats. Comes with a 2-compartment bag with velcro closure that is too long for the rod. No tube. The rod has a comfortable medium to medium fast action and throws tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 $350
Devine Fairy ~ ~ 7.5' ~ 3/2. 3 oz. ~ 3/4wt. SN H7428 ~ VG RF (exceptions noted) ~ Rarely seen on today’s market is this sweet casting wand from Utica, NY. Originally built c. 1917, it has been refinished (not sure when or by whom) at some point in the recent past and has some issues. The light honey cane color of the butt and mid sections is homogeneous to one another. The cane on both tip sections is lighter than the butt and mid sections. One tip is down 3 ¼”. The butt ferrule and the tip ferrule on the short tip are not original. Neither the mid or either tip sections are perfectly straight. I would rate the refinish as fair to middling. It features a swelled butt, red silk guide and intermediate wraps, bronze stripper, hardened steel snakes, and bronze tip-tops (one tip-top guide is a replacement). The ferrule fit is smooth with a soft ‘pop’ when separated. The fit of the replacement ferrule on the shorter tip section is a bit more worn in, but is adequate, and will not rotate when fully seated. Light cigar grip and cork seat with D/L’ing cap and ring hardware made of N/S. The serial number is stamped into the top of the butt cap. There is also a small amount of filler material on the seat portion of the cork. Wound over WC. Folding ring HK. The diagonal acetate label typically found on the butt section is no longer present. A red agate “barrel” stripping guide and agate tip-tops also were typically found on this model. On a positive note, the current guides will allow modern fly lines to move through them more freely. Comes with a brown bag that is about 3” too long and thin diameter aluminum tube with pressure fit cap that is thought be original. I really liked the feel of the taper when paired with a buckskin-colored SA Ultra DT-3. I would imagine that it would also be right at home with 3 or 4 weight silk line. The Fairy is THEE most desirable rod in the Divine stable, and although not quite up to the $2K price tag that an all original would bring, it certainly merrits consideration for those who enjoy using classic tackle and the connection it brings to yester-year. Karma included! $650
H. L. Leonard Duracane Model 755 ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.6 oz. ~ 4/5wt. ~ EXC (exception noted) ~ SN 1696. This popular offering from the H.L. Leonard Rod Company features richly impregnated shafts with 3 x 3 spiral nodes and is wrapped in dark green silks. It appears that the wraps were recently given a light overcoat of varnish. Smooth and tight fitting ferrules which give a satisfying 'pop' when separated. Mildrum stripper, black snakes and tip-tops. Cigar grip with Screw D/L'ing seat over butternut. The butt cap carries the H. L. Rod Co Makers die stamp. The 755 and (5) engraved into the bottom of the butt cap are not believed to have been done at the Leonard shop. Petite N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the rod in black is 7 ½’ and the serial number. Comes with the original bag with stiffener and original brass capped aluminum tube. The rod name and stats are also engraved into the brass tube cap. This wand has a comfortable medium action that is well suited for dry fly work. I liked it best with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and WF-5. Short Duracanes have developed quite a following and deservedly so. As such, they usually do not last long. This fine example of a very popular rod is ready for the stream.
$1,195 REDUCED $950
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Margiotta PHY Perfectionist
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Orvis Deluxe
Don Recker “North Fork Special” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.8 oz. ~ 5 wt. ~ SN 0997 ~ NEW ~ If you have not yet heard of Ohio’s Don Recker, you will soon! Don is a retired machinist and barber who also worked as the maintenance supervisor at the local high school near Fort Jennings, Ohio. He has been honing his skills for the better part of the past decade. This finely tuned wand is based on Winston Twin Bridges taper and features lightly flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around spiral nodes, clear silks tipped black and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Bright stripper, snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing cap and ring seat with a beautiful stabilized maple burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new aluminum tube. The forgiving medium-action is a joy to cast and will easily handle dries, nymphs, hoppers and terrestrials. I really liked it with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $795
Don Recker “Payne 100” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.5 oz. ~ 4 wt. ~ SN 0901 ~ NEW ~ If you have not yet heard of Ohio’s Don Recker, you will soon! Don is a retired machinist and barber who also worked as the maintenance supervisor at the local high school near Fort Jennings, Ohio. He has been honing his skills for the better part of the past decade. This finely tuned wand is based on the extremely popular Garrison 201 taper and features lightly flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around spiral nodes, clear silks tipped black and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Bright stripper, snakes and tip–tops. N/S Rush River ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing cap and ring seat with a beautiful stabilized amboina burl spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new aluminum tube. This small stream classic has a brisk action and is another excellent choice for small to mid-sized streams. I really enjoyed it with a Cortland Peach WF-4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Don Recker Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Don Recker for more information on this fine maker. $795
Art Weiler ~ 7.5' ~ 2/1 ~ 5 wt. ~ 3.7 oz.~ EXC ~ This early quality constructed rod comes from Mr. Weiler’s Custom Fishing Rods shop that was formerly located in Bound Brook, NJ. It features richly hued impregnated cane with a T&T-like swelled butt, 3 x 3 nodes and translucent lemon silks (brown at the ferrule stations and HK and green at the tip top). Quality furnishings include a black stripper, bronze snakes and tip top and smooth fitting blued N/S Super-Z style ferrules that give a satisfying pop when separated. Garrison-style torpedo cork grip/seat combo with D/L’ing cap and ring seat. Weiler is stamped into the bottom of the butt cap. Wound over WC. HK ring. The following is inked on the rod: Garrison / Durance J. F. MacArevey 7 ½’ 5wt. on three consecutive flats. Comes with a gray labeled bag and aluminum tube, both thought to be original. The rod has a very light-in-the-hand feel and comfortable medium action that throws tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5. $450
Bellinger Classic ~ 7’9” ~ 2/2 ~ 4.2oz. ~ 5wt. SN 874 ~ New ~ The Bellinger name has long been synonymous with high quality when it comes to bamboo rod furnishings. Chet Croco has continued this tradition of quality and innovation with an impressive lineup of fine, heirloom quality, bamboo fly rods. Each rod is crafted using the finest materials and is impeccable finished at the highest degree. The blanks are flame tempered to an eye-appealing light carmel color, hand varnished, wrapped and tipped in silk, and appointed with quality N/S fittings, agate stripping guides, extra flora grade cork and a hallmark Bellinger reel seat. This rod was completed in January 2009 and comes in my favorite length and features 3 around spiral nodes, book-matched tips, and dark claret silks tipped in yellow gossamer all protected by an expertly executed glass-like varnish finish. The tips are differentiated by one or two accent wraps at the tip –top guide. Quality furnishings include a black housed striped amber agate stripper, bronze Snake brand snakes and tip-tops. Blued N/S ferrules comes with an ivory capped ferrule plug and fit smooth and tight with a solid “pop” when separated. Comfortable cigar grip (still encased in plastic) and a beautiful circassian walnut seat with blued N/S D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. Petite blued WC. No HK. The maker’s name and the rods serial number are elegantly stamped into the side of the butt cap. Comes in a nicely constructed bag and an elegantly labeled heavy-walled aluminum tube of the highest quality. The crisp medium-fast action throws tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-5 The quality and mature hand used to create this rod, from the cane to the furnishings to the finish to the bag and tube are immediately evident upon inspection. Superb! This rod currently retails for $1,750. Available now for… $1,350
Payne Parabolic (Blank by Dennis Stone) ~ 7' 9” ~ 2/2 ~ 4oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ As New ~ This quality-made Payne Para rendition was built on an nice set of Dennis Stone-planed blanks and was superbly finished out by Knoxville’s Rich Margiotta. It features an attractive shade of lightly flamed browntone cane with 3 around nodes, java silks tipped yellow with purple accent wraps protected by a glass smooth varnish finish. Amber agate stripper is housed in a blued frame. Bronzed Snakebrand snakes and tip-tops. Smooth fitting blued N/S step-down ferrules give a satisfying 'pop' when separated. Extra flora grade cigar grip tapers down to form the cork seat with blued D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. Petite blued N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with a custom-made twill bag and green powder-coated aluminum tube. Fairly stout tip sections combined with a mostly flat taper throughout its length, the rod’s action is very similar to a Ritz parabolic. I found that it throws accurate loops at short to mid-range distances with #5 line and is capable of holding a lot of line in the air when paired with a #6 line. The stout tips and light seat require a heavier reel to attain a perfect balance. Another in a long line of quality-crafted affordable rods from Rich. $550
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A J Thramer Rod Co. “Heddon 50” ~ 8’~ 3/2 ~ 4.2 oz. ~ 4/5wt. ~ AS NEW ~ This neat rendition of the 1 1/2F Heddon #50 President comes from Mr. Thramer’s Classic Taper Series of fine bamboo fly rods. It features browntone cane with swelled butt, 3x3 spiral nodes, gold silks tipped green and a beautifully executed varnish finish. Red agate stripper housed in an oxidized frame, black snakes and tip-tops, and smooth & tight fitting oxidized N/S ferrules that give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Western cigar grip. Beautiful walnut burl seat with black U/L’ing screw & slide hood hardware. Petite oxidized WC. Bronze folding ring HK. Comes with the original green bag, hang tag, and labeled aluminum tube. The rod appears to have been lawn cast only and is basically brand new in appearance. It throws tight, accurate loops with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5. If you can’t find an original, this is the next best thing. $895
MV Brooks Lt. Salmon ~ 8.5' ~ 3/2 ~ 6.8 oz. ~ 8 wt. ~ This salmon/steelhead prototype from the bench of Oregon's Mike Brooks is a faster version of Mike’s standard SS model. It features blonde shafts wrapped in translucent pumpkin silks tipped crimson and protected by Mike’s Permacane finish. Top shelf furnishings includes H&H bronze snakes, black tip tops, and smooth and tight fitting N/S CSE ferrules that give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Meaty and very comfortable cigar grip is perfectly proportioned for the rod and is complimented by a walnut burl seat fitted with N/S D/L'ing screw and slide hood hardware. Exposed N/S WC. HK loop. Comes with a hand-made green bag with two sets of dual ties and a brass capped green wrinkle-finish aluminum tube. A smooth casting big water/big fish rod that virtually exhibits no line bounce whatsoever. Mike is a talented rodmaker and accomplished fly tier who tied flies for the H.L. Leonard Rod Company from the late 1960’s to the mid 1970’s and has won a number of International fly tying contests. His flies grace museums all over the world. His rods may soon follow. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and take the Brooks Bamboo Rods link or click here Brooks Bamboo Rods for more information on Mike’s rods. Mike's very popular 3/2 SS retails for $1,495. Get in on these while they last for... $895
H. L. Leonard Tournament ~ 8.5’ ~ 3/2 ~ 4 oz. ~ 5/6 wt. ~ EXC+ RS (exceptions noted) ~ This pre-fire classic was recently restored by Pittsburgh’s Tim Zietak. It is believed to be a Model 50½ DF, a favorite among Leonard rod aficionados, and features beautiful blonde cane wrapped in olive silks tipped red. The majority of the nodes are placed in a 3 x3 pattern with a couple of slight variations. The non-swelled butt allows a smooth transfer of power during the business portion of the cast. Original agate stripper. The black snakes and tip-tops are new replacements installed during the restoration. Smooth and tight fitting N/S step down ferrules give a nice ‘pop' upon separation. The butt ferrule is sans the dual patent stamps and only butt and mid-male have witness marks. There is a variance in the length of the sections, with the butt section and both tips measuring 34” and the mid at 33 7/8”. Cigar grip shows some light ridging. Spiced butternut seat with D/L'ing N/S slide band hardware spacer carries the The Leonard Rod H.L. Leonard Rod Co Makers and Tournament die stamps on each top side and bottom side of the butt cap. Petite exposed N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with what is look to me to be a replacement bag and brass capped aluminum tube (that may or may not be H. L. Leonard issue). Despite the aforementioned inconsistencies, this is one smooth casting tool that exhibits a medium slow-to medium action and is capable of throwing a lot of line while being mindful of fine tippets. I liked it with a Cortland Peach 444 DT-5 and WF-6 and it will also throw and DT-6 with relative ease. $695
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A J Thramer Rod Co. Hollowbuilt
Charles Daly Reg. 181 “Para Taper” ~ 9' ~ 2/2 ~ 9/10wt. ~ EXC RS (exceptions noted) ~ This quality big water rod from the famous New York firearms and outdoor sporting specialists features nicely flamed shafts wrapped in brown silks and protected by a shiny varnish finish. Daly rods were widely recognized as having been built by Gene Edwards. I noted a few glue lines on the butt section that appear to have been addressed during the restoration. Oxidized stripper, bronze snakes and tip-tops. Blued N/S ferrules fit smooth & tight and give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Cigar grip shows some ridging but is sound and serviceable. Screw U/L’ing seat with walnut spacer and detachable fighting butt. Exposed blued WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the butt in neat black script is Charles Daly “Para-Taper” Reg #181 9’ Comes with the original bag and labeled aluminum tube. What a cannon! $595
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Montague Red Wing
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Orvis Light Salmon
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Orvis Light Salmon
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Sewell Dunton Anglers’ Choice 192 ~ 9' ~ 2/1 ~ 7.9 oz ~ 8 wt. ~ EXC ~ This classic rod from Dunton’s Greenfield, MA shop features browntone cane wrapped in burgundy silks protected by a shiny varnish finish. Oxidized stripper, bronze snakes and tip top. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Light half-Wells grip. Screw D/L’ing metal seat with permanent fighting butt. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the rod, is the following: 192 Genuine Tonkin. The oval-shaped acetate label is also 100% intact on the butt section and reads as follows: Anglers’ Choice Sewell N. Dunton & Son, Inc. Greenfield, Mass with a very cool drawing of a bamboo rod cross-section in the middle. Comes with an off-white 2-compartment bag (originality not known) and a heavy duty tube fashioned from Schedule 40 PVC. This remarkably straight powerhouse of a rod would be perfect for salmon and steelhead or for chasing reds in the salt. It has a comfortable medium to medium-fast action and throws a ton of line. WARNING: this rod is not for the meek! $250
Folsom ~ 10' ~ 3/2 ~ 12 ½ oz. ~ 9/10wt. ~ EXC ~ This quality-built big water / big fish rod is believed to have been built by Edwards and features richly flamed cane wrapped in brown silks tipped gold and protected by a nicely executed varnish finish. I noted a few small areas of minor bag rash on the butt that could easily be buffed out. Swelled butt agate stripper, bronze snakes and tip-tops. N/S ferrules fit smooth & tight and give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Cigar grip and full metal D/L’ing screw and slide hood seat with removable butt cap plug and new detachable fighting butt. Exposed N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the butt in neat black script is “Folsom” Comes with what may be the original bag with fighting butt storage compartment and an aluminum tube sans cap. An excellent example of the fine work turned out by the Edwards rod shop. WARNING: This rod is not for the meek! $395
Hardy Hollokona "The Phantom" ~ 101 ~ 2/1 ~ 6 1/2 oz. ~ 7 wt. SN H52329~ EXC RS ~ The Phantom was one of Hardy’s most prized rods and one of the best sellers in their stable of fine bamboo fly rods. It is the first one I’ve seen in a 10’ length. This hollow built 1963 classic features medium blonde cane with black "whippings" tipped red all protected by a smooth varnish finish. 3 x 3 spiral nodes, amber agate stripper, silver snakes and tip tops. Smooth fitting blued (some of the bluing is worn) N/S ferrules are a bit worn and a faint click can be heard while the sections are jointed. Straight cork grip with flared nose continues into the cork seat with Hardy's patented S/B universal reel holder. Exposed N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Original writing was kept intact during the restoration. Comes with the original Hardy labeled bag, with snap closure pocketed hood. No Tube. Simply a wonderfully light in the hand 10’ classic from across the pond. $295
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