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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.

MV Brooks “Impressionist Midge” ~ 6'3” ~ 2/2 ~ 3.4oz. ~ 3wt. ~ NEW ~ The proprietary taper for his new Impressionist Series of fine bamboo fly rods has kept this innovative maker very busy for the better part of a decade. It features Mike’s own Permacane impregnated shafts which are flamed and cured to beautiful deep golden amber color and buffed to a fine luster, then wrapped in deep purple silks with dark ruby-hunt tipping. Matched tips and high quality furnishings including a black-housed amber agate stripper, chrome snakes and & tip tops. Smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable custom-made grip with Purple Heart hardwood accent rings at the nose. The walnut burl seat fitted with N/S D/L'ing cap and ring hardware with polished brass inlays compliment the rod nicely. Wound over WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with Mike’s standard sturdy green bag with two sets of dual ties and a brass capped black aluminum tube. This fast action light line wand throws tight loops with precision and is a joy to roll cast. It seemed right at home with a SA Ultra WF-3 and DT-3. Superb! Mike is a talented rod maker 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. $1,050

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! $3,895

Jon Parker ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.1 oz. ~ 3wt. ~ EXC+ (exception noted) ~ This high quality offering from Jon's Ballston Lake, NY era has beautiful honey-flamed cane with golden nodes configured in an alternating flat upward spiral pattern and a beautifully executed varnish finish. It features java silks tipped black triple tipped at the WC, and Jon’s hallmark three signature wraps. A thin red wrap and a thin green wrap at the tip-top guides differential Tip #1 and Tip #2. Chrome stripper, black snakes and bronze tip-tops. A small portion of the hoop on one of the tip-top guides is missing, possibly from an imperfection in the metal, and tip-top guide will need to be replaced. There is no evidence whatsoever of damage to the remainder of the guide, the cane, or the wrap. Smooth fitting N/S ferrules give a satisfying 'pop' when separated. Comfortable western-style grip and a beautifully figured mortised walnut burl seat with knurled-edge N/S wedding band cap and ring hardware. Petite N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the rod is Parker #9277 ~ 7' ~ 3 wt.. The serial number is also inked on both tips. High quality bag with stiffener and labeled brass- capped and brass end aluminum tube. If you have not casted one of Jon's rods, you should! The crisp medium-fast action throws effortless loops with a Cortland Sylk DT-3 and SA Ultra Buckskin DT-3. Jon's rods have been widely regarded as being are on par with today's premier makers. $895

Phillipson Peerless “5” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.2 oz. ~ 4/5wt. ~ EXC+ ~ This 3M era Rocky Mountain classic is in wonderful condition and features light honey-colored impregnated cane with dark resorcinol glue lines wrapped in brownish-bronze silks with gold open spiral accents. Chrome stripper, snakes and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a satisfying 'pop' when separated. Comfortable torpedo grip and bronze D/L’ing screw and slide hood “no rock” seat. Bronze bullet nose WC. HK loop. Inked on the rod in black script is: Phillipson Peerless “5” Impregnated 7'- 3 Line #5. Comes with the original bag and original labeled aluminum tube. The medium-fast dry fly action rod throws tight accurate loops and although marked as a 5, I found that it really sings when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4. This is a great casting rod and wonderful find for the Phillipson enthusiast. $725

Don Recker “Mad River Special” ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.4 oz. ~ 3/4 wt. ~ SN 0904 ~ 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 one of Don's proprietary tapers and features beautifully flamed shafts with 3 around golden nodes, clear silk wraps tipped black protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Mildrum stripper and chrome light-wire snakes and tip–tops. N/S ferrules fit snugly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing N/S cap & ring seat with a beautiful birds eye maple 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 medium-fast action and sensitive tips to protect fine tippets. I find that the rod really sings when paired with a buckskin SA Mastery Series Ultra DT-3. 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 “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 ferrules fit snugly 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

W&M Granger Victory Model GV7030 ~ 7' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.9 oz. ~ 3/4wt. ~ EXC+ RS ~ This popular rocky mountain small stream classic was nicely restored to original specifications. It features a swelled butt, attractive carmel-colored shafts with 3-around nodes with B/O jasper silks protected by a nicely executed varnish finish. Bronze stripper, snakes, and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Reversed half-Wells grip with the patented internal screw U/L’ing seat with proper WM stampings. Exposed WC. No HK. The writing on the rod, Wright & McGill Granger Victory, reads away from grip indicating the rod was built pre-1951/52. Comes with a new replacement bag and Ted Williams replacement tube. This little rod throws a sweet line. The brisk medium action throws tight loops with a SA Mastery DT-3 and Cortland 444 Peach WF-4 and is perfect for smaller streams and brooks. $795

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! $475

Kiley 765 L-P ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.8 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ Serial Number 11053 ~ AS NEW Steve Kiley has been making bamboo fly rods since 1975, although it is only recently that his fine work has begun to show up on a regular basis. This wonderful offering from the West Linn, Oregon craftsman was made in 2005 and is based on a combination of Leonard and Paynetapers (L-P). It features blonde "Permacane” finished shafts with 3 x 3 spiral nodes, clear silks wraps tipped black, amber agate stripper, Snake brand guides, and smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules that give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and a beautiful circassian walnut burl seat with N/S D/L'ing cap and ring hardware. Comes with a high quality bag with hang tag and brass capped aluminum tube. I found the brisk medium to medium-fast action and delicate tips to be a perfect match with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and WF-5. As soon as you remove the butt section from its bag, you’ll immediately note that it was crafted by a mature hand and you certainly won’t be disappointed! Scroll to the top or bottom of the page and take the Kiley Bamboo Rods link or click here Bamboo Rods by Steve Kiley for more information on this fine maker. $895

Orvis Midge ~ 7.5’ ~ 2/2 ~ 3 5/8 oz. ~ HEG (5) ~ Serial #78297 ~ EXC+ ~ This hard to find light line wand from Orvis was likely made by, or under the watchful eye of, Ron White in 1976 and shows very little use. The light brown impregnated shafts are wrapped in standard Orvis brown silks. 3 x 3 nodes Fine Orvis furnishings include bright guides and smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules that give a solid 'pop' upon separation. Light cigar grip with screw D/L'ing and slide hood seat over a nicely figured walnut spacer. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. The rod is marked Orvis Impregnated Midge, 7’ 6” – 3 5/8oz. H.E.G. (5) on consecutive flats. The serial numbers are also inked on each section. Comes with the original tan bag and original labeled Orvis aluminum tube with rod stats engraved into the tube cap. This wonderful casting instrument has a delicately crisp medium action that would be very well received in the hands of a patient caster. I liked it equally with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and WF-5. No doubt a nice find for the Orvis enthusiast or for anyone seeking a light line bamboo rod with just the right blend of power and accuracy. $795

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. $895

Pennington "Pine River" ~ 7.5’ ~ 2/2 ~ 4 ½ oz. ~ 5/6 wt. ~ New ~ Steve Pennington is a forester from Des Moines, Iowa with over 20 years of rod building experience. Steve retired from rod building in 2008 and we will be offering the last of his fine rods over the next several months. 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 rod is based on a Bill Waara taper and features straw colored cane, chestnut silks, and glass smooth varnish. Hardware includes chrome guides and high quality Bailey Woods N/S ferrules that give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable flared dry fly grip and a beautifully prepared tiger maple seat with N/S cap and ring hardware and a matching tiger maple WC. No HK. Neatly inked on the rod in black script is Pine River Trout Rod 7.5’#5-6. Comes with a new custom fit cloth bag and brass capped aluminum tube with waterproof cap. The strong responsive medium-fast taper is well suited for terrestrial / dry and dropper work and will punch out line beneath overhangs, into undercut banks, and other hard to reach spots. I liked it when paried with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-6 and DT-6. A great all-around trout rod offered for your enjoyment at $100 savings from Steve’s 2008 price. You’ll be hard pressed to find a nicer, brand new American-made, 2/2 rod anywhere for the price! $495

Don Recker “Dickerson 7613” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 4 oz. ~ 5 wt. ~ 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 fresh from his bench is based on the popular Dickerson 7613 taper and features lightly flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around golden nodes, clear silks tipped black (one black wrap at the tip–top guide and male ferule station for Tip #1 and two for Tip #2)and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Beautiful chrome-housed agate stripper, chrome snakes and tip –tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip. D/L’ing N/S cap and ring seat with a unique half sapwood and half heartwood Amboina burl spacer. Petite N/S WC. HK loop. Comes with a new soft cloth fly print bag and new aluminum tube with water-tite brass cap. The responsive medium-fast action is perfect for dry fly work and throws tight, accurate loops 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. $825

Don Recker “North Fork Special” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.6 oz. ~ 4/5 wt. ~ 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 fresh from his bench is based on a Winston Twin Bridges taper and features beautifully flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around golden nodes, clear silks tipped black (one black wrap at the tip–top guide and male ferule station for Tip #1 and two for Tip #2)and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Beautiful chrome-housed agate stripper, chrome snakes and tip –tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip. D/L’ing N/S cap and ring seat with a wonderful box elder burl spacer. Petite N/S WC. HK loop. Comes with a new soft cloth fly print bag and new aluminum tube with water-tite brass cap. The responsive medium action is a joy to cast and will easily handle dries, nymphs, small hoppers and terrestrials and would make a perfect all-around rod for most trout fishing situations. It throws smooth and tight loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-4 and WF-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. $825

Don Recker “Payne 100” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 3.5 oz. ~ 4 wt. ~ SN 1011 ~ 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 Payne 100 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. Chrome housed amber agate stripper, snakes and tip–tops. N/S ferrules fit snugly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing cap and ring seat with a beautiful birds eye maple spacer. Petite W/C. HK loop. Comes with a new fly print soft cloth bag and new aluminum tube. The brisk medium to medium-fast action and sensitive tips make this a good choice for fussy trout in small to medium-size 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. $825

Don Recker “PHY Perfectionist” ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 4 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ SN 0990 ~ New from Don and based on the popular PHY Perfectionist taper this rod 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 ferrules fit snugly and give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L’ing N/S cap & 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 waterproof brass capped aluminum tube. The medium-fast action throws tight accurate loops and is perfect for dry fly work and dry/dropper combos on small to medium-sized streams. I really liked it with a Cortland 444 Peach 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

A.J. Thramer Classic Taper Series ~ 7.5’ ~ 2/2 ~ 3.4 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ EXC+ ~ This wonderful rendition of the highly regarded PHY Perfectionist is yet another high quality rod from Mr. Thramer’s classic taper series. It features flamed shafts, 3 x 3 golden nodes, bronze-brown silk windings, and a nicely executed varnish finish. Black stripper, snakes and tip-tops. The tight fitting oxidized N/S ferrules fit perfectly and give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Mild Wells grip continues down to form the cork seat fitted with black D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. HK loop. Comes with the original high quality bag, hang tag, and labeled aluminum tube. The rod appears to have seen very little, if any use. Although labeled as a 4/5 wt. I found this rod really has an affinity for a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5, with the DT-5 being my preference. The fast actioned taper combined with just the right amount of delicacy results in tight forming loops that can really drive line through wind. Very lightly used and just Superb! $795

A. J. Thramer “Leonard Model 39” ~ 7.5’~ 2/2 ~ 3.6 oz. ~ 4wt. ~ As New ~ This wonderful little rendition of the famous Leonard Model 39 comes from Mr. Thramer’s Classic Taper Series of fine rods. It features beautiful blonde cane with swelled butt, 3x3 spiral nodes, deep red silks tipped black at the HK, tip-tops and ferrule stations, TiCh stripper, black snakes and black tip-tops and a skillfully executed varnish finish. The replica N/S Leonard step-down ferrules fit perfectly and give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and replica butternut seat with D/L’ing N/S cap and ring hardware. Petite N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with a grayish-green soft cloth bag and labeled brass capped aluminum tube which closely replicates those issued by the H.L. Leonard Rod Co. The rod has seen minimal use and is basically new in appearance. It throws delightfully tight loops when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-4 and DT-4 and provides plenty of reserve power for those frequently needed longer casts. A beautiful rod that surely will not disappoint. $825

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. $495

Edwards “Quadrate” by Sam Carlson ~ 8' ~ 3/2 ~ 5.8 oz ~ 6/7wt. ~ EXC+ (exception noted) ~ According to information provided by Lang’s Auction, this one of a kind rod is the only Edwards quad finished out by Sam Carlson. It features gorgeous medium honey-toned shafts wrapped in red silk tipped black, bronze stripper, snakes black tip-tops, and a beautifully executed varnish finish. I noted a few light bag marks that you have to look close to see that could be buffed out if desired, otherwise, near perfect. The blued N/S ferrules were perfectly swaged and give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable reversed half-Wells grip. Solid walnut seat fitted with Screw U/L’ing hardware and detachable fighting butt and butt cap plug. Black WC. HK loop. The rod is san writing. From the famous writings of the late Martin Keane comes the following passage…“Don’t draw any conclusions about an Edwards Quad rod until you’ve actually fished it under normal conditions – wiggling it around in some dealer’s showroom will tell you absolutely nothing. The Quad is mighty different when working under the weight of a properly fitted line. It is an amazing instrument with great power-and considerably more delicacy- than most anglers imagine”. Comes with a perfectly fitted bag with separate fighting butt storage compartment and leather tube which needs some attention. A fine wand with a historically significant pedigree. $1,995

Pennington “American Black Walnut” ~ 8’ ~ 2/2 ~ 5 oz. ~ 5 wt. Steve is a “semi-retired” Forester and rod builder from the Des Moines, Iowa area who still finds time to build an occasional rod with all the amenities of truly classic cane. This model, which Steve calls the American Black Walnut, features blonde cane, ruby red silks and a beautifully executed varnish finish. Chrome-housed red agate stripping guide, chrome snakes and tip-tops. Easy work N/S Bailey Woods ferrules give a satisfying ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable tapered-nose cork grip. The reel seat, winding check and rod case all are of gunstock-grade walnut (the premium hardwood species). N/S folding ring HK. Comes with a soft cloth rod bag and hexagonal walnut tube with a water-tight anodized brass cap. The modified Garrison 212 taper has a medium-fast action and smoothly throws a ton of Cortland 44 Peach DT-5 line and has become a favorite among users of 8’~ 5 wts. He doesn’t sign many rods but this one is inked “Built by Steve”. And, best of all, is the user-friendly price of… $525

SOLD Pickard 8035 ~ 8' ~ 3/2 ~ 4.4 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ As New ~ This quality offering from the bench of Hillsdale, Michigan’s John Pickard is based on the famous Dickerson 801510. John recently acquired the vast majority of Lyle Dickerson’s rod shop including, but mot limited to, milling equipment, ferrule machine, butt cap press, Dickerson family farm walnut for reel seats, pre-embargo cane, shop books, logs, notes, taper records, and extensive inventory of nickel silver and is now turning out wonderful renditions by this master maker. This rod, built prior to John’s acquisition of the Dickerson shop, features blonde shafts with 3 around nodes, replica Dickerson-style brown-bronze silk wraps tipped black with three signature wraps and a nicely executed varnish finish. Quality hardware includes oxidized stripper, snakes and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting blued N/S ferrules give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable modified cigar grip. Screw D/L’ing replica Dickerson-style seat with a polished walnut spacer. Petite exposed N/S WC. HK loop. The butt section is simply marked Pickard 8035 in black ink. Comes with a high quality khaki hooded bag and brass-capped aluminum tube. The rod has seen minimal use and is still near new in appearance. The medium-fast action handles wonderfully when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 or DT-5. New rods from this fine maker now retail at $1,850. Get this one, barely used

Don Recker Hollowbuilt “801510” ~ 8' ~ 3/2 ~ 4.6 oz. ~ 5 wt. ~ 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 stunning hollow-fluted wand is Don’s second offering in a 3/2 format (I own the first) and is based the extremely popular and hard to find Dickerson 801510 taper. It features beautifully flamed carmel-colored cane with 3 around golden nodes, clear silks tipped black (one black wrap at the tip–top guide and male ferule station for Tip #1 and two for Tip #2)and is protected by perfectly executed glass-like varnish finish. Beautiful chrome-housed agate stripper, chrome snakes and tip –tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated. Comfortable plastic-protected cigar grip. A wonderful mesquite burl seat fitted with N/S U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware compliments the rod beautifully. . Petite N/S WC. HK loop. Comes with a new soft cloth fly print bag and new aluminum tube with water-tite brass cap. The brisk medium action affords a nice blend of power and precision and the supple tips will be very mindful of fine tippets. It has a silky smooth delivery when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5. Superb! 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. $995

SALE PENDING J.S. Sharpe LTD Scottie “The Featherweight” ~ 8’ ~ 2/1 ~ 4.5oz. ~ 5wt. ~ EXC (exception noted) ~ J.S. Sharpe LTD was founded over 70 years ago by John Shepherd Sharpe of Aberdeen, Scotland. The "Scottie" rod was first acclaimed at the Milan Exhibition of 1933 where Sharpe was awarded the Gold medal and Diploma. The "Scottie" trademark is still internationally recognized for top quality impregnated Bamboo rods. Sharpe pioneered the process for impregnating the fibers of the built cane blank to repel water using procedures followed to impregnate the airframe of early aircraft. These techniques were further improved upon by Harold Sharpe, when he took over the business in 1946. Today, the company’s unique impregnation process involves the immersion of the blank in a bath of specially prepared resins for a period of weeks until the fibers are properly saturated. The impregnated blank is then "cured" by baking the blank in an oven at a controlled temperature which fixes the resins in the cane fibers making them waterproof. Someone decided that this process just wasn’t enough and applied a varnish overcoat to the rod that turned out fair to middling. It also appears that a new cork grip and seat were installed that utilized the original aluminum cap and ring hardware. The rod features deep burgundy silks and intermediates, chrome stripping guide style guides and chrome tip-tip. Blued N/S ferrules (with wood ferrule plug) fit smooth and tight and give a nice “pop” when separated. In typical English tradition, the tip section is about a half-inch shorter than the butt (made that way). New Wells grip continues down into the new cork seat with D/L’ing cap and ring hardware. The ring is tight on the cork seat and does not slide easily. J.S. Sharpe LTD Aberdeen is stamped into the side of the butt cap and the numbers 610 and 149 are stamped into the bottom of the butt cap. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. 8’ # 4-5 “The Featherweight” is inked on the butt section next to the Hallmark “SCOTTIE” logo. Comes with the original labeled bag. No tube (which is common). I found the brisk medium action to be a fine match to a Cortland 444 Peach DT-5. Rods from “across the pond” not named Phantom, CC DeFrance, or Marvel, never really took a foot hold in the States. A real bargain on a quality made rod. $180

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

Lyon & Coulson Crown #302 ~ 8.5' ~ 3/2 ~ 4.9 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ EXC ~ This all original L&C classic was made by Heddon and is equivalent to a Heddon #14. It features browntone cane with swelled butt, red silks tipped black, and a smooth and shiny varnish finish. Red agate stripper, bronze snakes and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting N/S ferrules give that hallmark Heddon a soft ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable cigar grip and D/L'ing screw and sliding hood seat over a brown pyralin spacer. The screw has the proper Patent number stamped into the side. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. Original writing inked on butt reads: L&C Crown #302. Comes with the original bag and aluminum tube. The pleasant medium action throws tight loops with Cortland Peach DT-5 and WF-6. A solid rod from the WW-II era that won’t break the bank. $295

Pickard 867 Special ~ 8.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 4.9 oz. ~ 7wt. ~ EXC ~ From the bench of Hillsdale, Michigan’s John Pickard comes this quality big water/big fish offering. John recently acquired the vast majority of Lyle Dickerson’s rod shop including, but mot limited to, milling equipment, ferrule machine, butt cap press, Dickerson family farm walnut for reel seats, pre-embargo cane, shop books, logs, notes, taper records, and extensive inventory of nickel silver and is now turning out wonderful renditions by this master maker. This rod, built prior to John’s acquisition of the Dickerson equipment, features flamed shafts with 3 around golden nodes, brown silk wraps and a glass-like varnish finish. I noted a few uneven glue lines on the butt section. Quality hardware includes oxidized stripper, snakes and tip-tops. Smooth, tight fitting blued N/S truncated ferrules give a resounding 'pop' when separated. Comfortable straight grip. Black screw D/L’ing seat with a cork spacer. Wound over WC. No HK. The butt section is simply marked Pickard 867 Special in black ink. Comes with a quality hooded khaki bag and brass-capped aluminum tube. The rod is excellent, lightly used condition and throws long, accurate loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-6 and WF-7. New rods from this fine maker now retail at $1,850. Get this one, lightly used for…$995

Schoverling, Daly & Gales Victory ~ 8.5' ~ 3/2 ~ 4.5oz. ~ 5wt. ~ VG+ (exceptions noted) ~ SD&G is a famous gun dealer that can trace their roots back to NYC's oldest sporting goods shop, established in 1823 by gunsmith John P. Moore. They acquired the business in late 1800s and were well known for their quality tackle until the 1920s. The SD&G Victory model first appeared sometime after 1900. Unfortunately, its maker was not known. The SD&G Perfection model, which appeared around the same timeframe as the Victory was made by Fred Devine. One tip on this historically significant rod is down by 6.5". The other tip is 1/4" short. It features browntone cane, Japer wraps tipped red with full Jasper silk intermediates, reverse twist guides (including the stripping guide with is normal for the period) and a varnish finish which is beginning to soften and shows some light crazing Tight fitting N/S ferrule could use a good cleaning and give a solid ‘pop’ when separated. Cigar grip and full meat seat with D/L’ing slide band and soldered pocketed cap. The butt cap carries the Victory SD&G New York die stamp, though it is faint. Exposed N/S WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with what is believed to be the original green hooded canvas bag, 2-compartment brown tip bag, and aluminum tube. The rod has a classic slow wet-fly action. The SD&G Victory is a fine piece of history. Because of the short tips…. $295

SOLD Edwards “Quadrate” #56-7721 ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 5 3/4 oz ~ 6/7wt. ~ VG (exceptions noted) ~ This model of quadrate from the famous Mt Carmel, Connecticut maker is not often seen. One tip is down by 5” (but remarkably, still casts well) and the varnish is beginning to soften with areas of crazing as well as a few varnish chips. Rich carmel-colored shafts wrapped in deep red silks tipped black, bronze stripper, snakes and tip-tops. I noted some light rust on one snake on the mid and on the tip-top guide of the short tip section. Blued N/S ferrules fit smooth a tight and give a solid ’pop’ when separated. Comfortable cork grip is soiled but in great shape, Black screw U/L’ing seat. Square bakelite WC. HK loop. Inked on the rod in white script is Edwards “Quadrate” #56-7721 on 2 consecutive flats. From the famous writings of the late Martin Keane comes the following passage…“Don’t draw any conclusions about an Edwards Quad rod until you’ve actually fished it under normal conditions – wiggling it around in some dealer’s showroom will tell you absolutely nothing. The Quad is mighty different when working under the weight of a properly fitted line. It is an amazing instrument with great power-and considerably more delicacy- than most anglers imagine”. Comes with the original labeled bag and original aluminum tube with only remnants of the label left intact. The full-flexing medium action is a joy to cast and is capable of tossing a ton line when in the hands of a competent caster.

Weber J.A. Henshall Special ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 5 ¾ oz. ~ 6wt ~ EXC (exception noted) ~ This rarely seen all original Edwards classic was most likely built in the famous Mt. Carmel shop in the late 1920’s for the Weber Lifelike Fly Company of Steven Point, WI. It features wonderful carmel-color cane wrapped in the hallmark Edwards old gold silks tipped crimson. The varnish which is beginning to soften, is crazed in spots and has some bag marks and chips. Standard Edwards-issue chrome stripper, snakes and tip-tops. Smooth and tight fitting Edwards N/S ferrules fit perfectly and give a resounding ‘pop’ when separated. Torpedo grip has some very light ridging and a small gouge at the rear, no doubt from use as a fly-keeper. Screw D/L’ing seat with a walnut spacer. The butt cap carried the following die stamp: Weber Lifelike Fly Co. Stevens Point, WIS which I believe was their earliest moniker. J.A. Henshall Special is present in black just above signature wraps on the butt. Hallmark black Edwards WC is present at the front of the grip. Folding ring HK. Comes with a perfectly fit plaid bag (not sure of originality) and what seems to be an original Edwards-issue aluminum tube. The rod has a crisp medium action and a light in the had feel that belies its 5 ¾ oz. weight and throws silky smooth loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-6. A wonderful find for the Edwards aficionado! $595

W&M Stream & Lake Model SL 9050 ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 6wt. ~ EXC RS (exceptions noted) ~ This post WW-II Rocky Mountain classic was restored by Bob Summer in 2007. The Stream & Lake replaced the very popular Granger Champion in 1947 and become one of W&M's best sellers. It features rich ammonia treated carmel colored cane with swelled butt, 3x3 spiral nodes, ruby red silks and a perfectly executed varnish finish. Chrome-housed ruby red agate stripper, chrome snakes and tip-tops. Drawn N/S ferrules give a nice 'pop' when separated however, one tip section does not seat 100% and I noted a faint ferrule click at the butt/mid. Lightly soiled grip and internal U/L metal seat with proper W&M stampings. Exposed WC. No HK. Comes with a tan bag and original black fiber tube with a perfect label. The rod has a that wonderful Granger/W&M medium action and throws tight loops with Cortland 444 Peach WF-6 and DT-6. $295

SOLD 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!

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