Rod Rating Designations and Abbreviations

Cabela’s C.G.R. 359-3 ~ 5’9” ~ 3pc. ~ 1.9oz. ~ 3wt. ~ As New ~ From the maker: “Slow down your fast-paced life and enjoy a casting rhythm straight from the golden age of fly fishing using our Cabela's® CGR Fiberglass Fly Rod. There's nothing quite like a fiberglass fly rod when you need to make delicate presentations in close quarters. The CGR's deep-bending, full-flexing slow action delivers unsurpassed feel and protects light tippets when fighting large fish. High-quality finishing touches include high-grade cork handles with model-specific grips and spigot ferrules. All models include a nylon rod case for protection.”  This rod from the famous sporting goods purveyor features attractive olive glass blanks, forest green wraps, cigar grip with tapered nose nicely married to a cork seat with dual slide band hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with its original lined gray cordura covered labeled tube. $75

St. Croix Custom ~ 6’ ~ 2pc. ~ 2.3oz. ~ 2wt. ~ As New ~ This sweet casting rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of lightweight, ultra-sensitive high-modulus SCIV/SCII graphite blanks and features chrome guides, comfortable straight grip with tapered nose, cork seat with gold dual ring hardware, and HK loop.  The rod comes with a new nylon-covered Clear Creek rod tube with divided polypropylene liners, lockable zippered top and removable carry strap. $150 $125

Cabela’s C.G.R. 262-3 ~ 6’2” ~ 3pc. ~ 1.9oz. ~ 2wt. ~ As New ~ From the maker: “Slow down your fast-paced life and enjoy a casting rhythm straight from the golden age of fly fishing using our Cabela's® CGR Fiberglass Fly Rod. There's nothing quite like a fiberglass fly rod when you need to make delicate presentations in close quarters. The CGR's deep-bending, full-flexing slow action delivers unsurpassed feel and protects light tippets when fighting large fish. High-quality finishing touches include high-grade cork handles with model-specific grips and spigot ferrules. All models include a nylon rod case for protection.”  This rod from the famous sporting goods purveyor features attractive olive glass blanks, forest green wraps, cigar grip with tapered nose nicely married to a cork seat with dual slide band hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with its original lined gray cordura covered labeled tube. $75

Cabela’s C.G.R 466-3 ~ 6.5’ ~ 3pc. ~ 2.2oz. ~ 4wt. ~ As New ~ From the maker: “Slow down your fast-paced life and enjoy a casting rhythm straight from the golden age of fly fishing using our Cabela's® CGR Fiberglass Fly Rod. There's nothing quite like a fiberglass fly rod when you need to make delicate presentations in close quarters. The CGR's deep-bending, full-flexing slow action delivers unsurpassed feel and protects light tippets when fighting large fish. High-quality finishing touches include high-grade cork handles with model-specific grips and spigot ferrules. All models include a nylon rod case for protection.” This rod from the famous sporting goods purveyor features attractive olive glass blanks, forest green wraps, cigar grip with tapered nose nicely married to cork seat with dual slide band hardware, petite WC and HK loop. The rod comes with its original gray cordura covered labeled tube. $75

Hardy Perfection Glass ~ 6.5’ ~ 3pc. ~ 2oz. ~ 3wt. ~ Serial No. IKQ16599 ~ As New ~ The 6-1/2' ~ 3wt. and 7-1/2' ~ 4 wt. Hardy Perfection Glass rods were introduced in 1998 and discontinued in 2006.  The rods were made in England, and befitting His or Her Royal Highness, came with the following appointments: polished black blank with ruby wraps and spiral handwritten script in white, jewel-like fittings, ferrule plugs, and deluxe rod bag.  This short run series was designed by Roy Bell of Hardy and were made available only in the U.S. and Japan.  You’ll  surely enjoying the brisk and ultra responsive medium action on your favorite beat! This rod reailed for $695 in 2006.  Get this one, as new and apparently unfished, for... $495

Temple Fork Outfitters Custom ~ 6’9” ~ 4pc. ~ 1.4oz. ~ 1wt. ~ As New ~ The TFO Finesse series was designed to provide anglers the traditional action in lengths that are compatible with limestone creeks, small mountain streams, and densely wooded rivers.  This sweet light line graphite rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of TFO Finesse series blanks and features attractive forest green sanded blanks, chrome guides, comfortable cigar grip, cork seat with chrome dual slide band hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes in a brown cordura sectioned tube with zippered closure and carry strap. $175 $150

Fenwick Voyageur SF74-4 Spin/Fly ~ 7’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3 7/8oz. ~ 5wt. ~ Serial No. J 5235 ~ EXC- ~ This sweet little multi-use glass rod from Fenwick was very popular in the 60s and 70s and features a brown blank, brown wraps tipped white, oversized chrome double ring guides, bridged tip-top and the patented feralite ferrule system. The rod comes with its original plaid flannel bag and plastic triangle tube with Fenwick label still intact on the tube top. The rod has a crisp medium-fast to fast action and will throw a 5 or 6 wt. lines in addition to your favorite spinning tackle (designed for 1/8 to 3/8 oz. lures and 3-6 lb. line). This Fenwick classic could use a thorough cleaning and is a really nice find for the Fenwick and glass rod enthusiast. $99 $75

Temple Fork Outfitters Custom ~ 7’3” ~ 4pc. ~ 1.5oz. ~ 2wt. ~ As New ~ The TFO Finesse series was designed to provide anglers the traditional action in lengths that are compatible with limestone creeks, small mountain streams, and densely wooded rivers.  This sweet light line graphite rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of TFO Finesse series blanks and features attractive forest green sanded blanks, black guides, comfortable cigar grip, cork seat with black dual slide band hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes in a brown cordura sectioned tube with zippered closure and carry strap. $175 $150

Cabela’s C.G.R. 676-3 ~ 7.5’ ~ 3pc. ~ 3.7oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ As New ~ From the maker: “Slow down your fast-paced life and enjoy a casting rhythm straight from the golden age of fly fishing using our Cabela's® CGR Fiberglass Fly Rod. There's nothing quite like a fiberglass fly rod when you need to make delicate presentations in close quarters. The CGR's deep-bending, full-flexing slow action delivers unsurpassed feel and protects light tippets when fighting large fish. High-quality finishing touches include high-grade cork handles with model-specific grips and spigot ferrules. All models include a nylon rod case for protection.”  This rod from the famous sporting goods purveyor features attractive olive glass blanks, forest green wraps, cigar grip with tapered nose, cork seat with silver U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with its original lined gray cordura covered labeled tube. $75

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Hardy Perfection Glass ~ 7.5’ ~ 3pc. ~ 2 ½ oz. ~ 4wt. ~ Serial No. IFH166637 ~ New ~ The 6-1/2' ~ 3wt. and 7-1/2' ~ 4 wt. Hardy Perfection Glass rods were introduced in 1998 and discontinued in 2006.  The rods were made in England, and befitting His or Her Royal Highness, came with the following appointments: polished black blank with ruby wraps and spiral handwritten script in white, jewel-like fittings, ferrule plugs, and deluxe rod bag.  This short run series was designed by Roy Bell of Hardy and were made available only in the U.S. and Japan.  You’ll  surely enjoying the brisk and ultra responsive medium action on your favorite beat! This rod reailed for $695 in 2006.  Get this one, brand new with plastic still on the grip, for... $525

St. Croix Avid Custom ~ 7.5’ ~ 2pc. ~ 1.7oz. ~ 2wt. ~ As New ~ The Avid series features St. Croix’s Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) technology designed to eliminate all transitional points in the rod blank which results in a smoother action, increased strength and greater sensitivity.  The rod loads progressively down the blank, making it ideal for protecting fine tippets.  This sweet casting rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of lightweight, ultra-sensitive and high-modulus St. Croix Avid graphite blanks and features chrome guides, comfortable cigar grip with tapered nose, cork seat with black D/L’ing cap and ring hardware, and HK loop.  The rod comes with a new nylon-covered Clear Creek rod tube with divided polypropylene liners, lockable zippered top and removable carry strap. The original version, made in Parks Falls, WI, retailed for $275.  Get this one, as new, for $175 $150

W&M Eagle Claw Trailmaster No. 4TMF ~ 7.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 5.11oz. ~ 7wt. ~ EXC ~  This sweet multi-use glass rod from Wright & McGill features light brown blanks, pongee brown wraps with fancy open spiral tipping at the stripping guide and signature wrap, black guides, chrome tip-top and N/S pot belly ferrules that fit tight and give a nice pop when separated.  The business end of the butt section has a comfortable straight cork grip, patented internal U/L metal seat with nicely struck stampings, exposed WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with the original tan bag and original aluminum tube, sans label.  The rod will handle a 5, 6 or 7 wt. line (I prefer a DT-5). This quality and highly portable pack rod would be perfect for day trips and/or as a back up rod. $75

Kabuto Model 79345 ~ 7’9” ~ 5pc. ~ 3.4oz. ~ 4wt. ~ NEW ~ This sweet light line fiberglass rod was custom built by Knoxville's Rich Margiotta on a set of high quality blanks acquired from the esteemed Japanese rod designer and builder.  It features dark honey silk wraps tipped green, amber banded yellow stripper, Snakebrand universal chrome guides, white spigot ferrules, comfortable extra flora grade cigar grip, beautifully figured “candy stripe” box elder seat with N/S pocketed cap and ring hardware, N/S WC and ring HK. The rod comes with a custom twill bag with hang tag and new aluminum tube with black end cap and collar.  Retail for this rod from Kabuto is $750.  Get this one for… $550 $495

Temple Fork Outfitters Custom ~ 7’9” ~ 4pc. ~ 2.1oz. ~ 3wt. ~ As New ~ The TFO Finesse series was designed to provide anglers the traditional action in lengths that are compatible with limestone creeks, small mountain streams, and densely wooded rivers.  This sweet casting graphite rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of TFO Finesse series blanks and features attractive forest green sanded blanks, chrome guides, comfortable cigar grip, cork seat with D/L’ing cap and ring hardware, petite WC and HK loop.  The rod comes in a brown cordura sectioned tube with zippered closure and carry strap. $175 $150

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Orvis Golden Eagle ~ 8’ ~ 2pc. 3 5/8oz. ~ HCF(7) ~ EXC- (exceptions noted) ~ This sweet casting wand was built by Orvis on Epoxite fiberglass blanks supplied by Phillipson. These attractive rods are well known for their performance and exhibit bamboo-like feel.  It features an attractive khaki green sanded blank, Black/Green jasper silks, chrome guides and tip-over-butt style ferrule with Phillipson’s silver reinforcement ring at the female ferrule end.  There are a couple hook dings in the blank and the first snake guide is a degree or two off center, which does not affect line flow or performance.  The business end of the butt section has a comfortable cigar grip, aluminum screw and slide hood D/Ling seat with walnut spacer and HK loop.  The rod comes with an Orvis issue gray 3 compartment bag, which may by original, and Orvis labeled aluminum tube with replacement black cap.  The progressive medium action smoothly delivers a sweet loop.  Although rated by Orvis for a WF-7, I found it to my liking when paired with a Cortland 444 Peach DT-5/WF-6. These classic glass rods are wonderful fishing tools and are become more scarce.  Hurry on this one! $250

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Diamondback Graphite ~ 8.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.46oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ As New ~ This sweet graphite rod was custom made in WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of attractive brown diamondback patterned sanded blanks and features chrome guides, spigot ferrules, comfortable modified cigar grip with flared palm and tapered nose, nicely figured hardwood seat with U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware.  The rod comes in a forest green bag and St. Croix labeled tube.  Diamondback graphite rods have a very loyal following and it’s easy to see why.  Get this one, used a time or two, for… $250 $195

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St. Croix Avid Custom ~ 8.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 2.3oz. ~ 5wt. ~ As New ~ The Avid series features St. Croix’s Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) technology designed to eliminate all transitional points in the rod blank which results in a smoother action, increased strength and greater sensitivity.  The rod loads progressively down the blank, making it ideal for protecting fine tippets.  This sweet casting rod was custom made in Minocqua, WI by Lloyd “Duke” Andrews on a set of lightweight, ultra-sensitive high-modulus SCIV/SCII graphite blanks and features chrome guides, comfortable cigar grip with tapered nose, nicely figures cedar seat with D/L’ing cap and ring, petite N/S WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with a 1,000 denier nylon-covered rod case with divided polypropylene liners, quick release closure and carry strap. The original version, made in Parks Falls, WI, retailed for $275.  Get this one, as new, for $175 $150

Frontier Guide Series GMF9082 ~ 9’ ~ 2pc. ~ 4.76oz. ~ 8wt. ~ As New ~ This big water constructed form gray sanded IM6 graphite features dual black strippers, single foot black guides, comfortable light wells grip with fighting butt, pewter titanium seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware, and HK loop.  The rod comes with a labeled Cordura nylon-covered rod tube with divided padded felt liners, zippered top (zipper is missing) and carry strap. $99 $69

G. Loomis NRX LP ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.1oz. ~ 5wt. ~ EXC- ~ From the maker: “The most sought after game-fish in the fly fishing world is the trout. They'll test your thinking, your skill and your patience. There have been myriad books written about them... how to catch them, how to find them, even how to raise them; but few books can bridge the gap between talent and good old fashioned fishing know-how. Add to that a series of fly rods that are incredibly light with great tapers and you'll see how technology can not only make you a better caster, but a better angler. NRX is sneaky powerful and smooth throughout the stroke, giving you incredible casting range, line control and accuracy. We understand the fish, the angler and the dynamics involved to make a great trout fly rod, but it's Steve Rajeff's design genius that makes them some of the best fly rods on the planet. Fly fishers have never had it so good! Whether you're fishing streamers, nymphs, dries or big terrestrials, there's an NRX trout rod to handle the situation.” This sweet casting rod features an attractive green sanded blanks made from carbon and nano silica resins, green wraps, single-foot fuji guides, reversed half wells grip with composite cork end, black U/L’ing screw and slide hood seat with a patterned graphite insert, and silver WC. The rod and tube have some scuffs and marks from regular use   The rod comes with its oringal labeled bag and tube. The softly tapered blank was designed for lightweight performance that helps protect fine tippet and make accurate casts when fishing small dry flies.  This one is being offered well south of retail… $395

David Norwich ~ 9’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3.3oz. ~ 4/5wt. ~ Serial No. HCB0165 ~ EXC ~ This finely tuned wand from the famous Scotland maker features attractive brown sanded blanks, red silks, chrome guides, spigot ferrule, comfortable cigar grip with tapered nose, nicely figured hardwood seat with screw D/L’ing hardware, chrome WC and HK loop. The rod comes with the original brown bag with maker’s label and black heavy gauge Silver Fin PVC tube also bearing the maker’s label. Norwich rods are considered by many to be the gold standard and some the best fly fishing rods made.  This rod appears to have seen light to moderate use. $225 $175

David Norwich ~ 9’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3.7oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ Serial No. HCB0167 ~ EXC ~ This finely tuned wand from the famous Scotland maker features attractive brown sanded blanks, red silks, chrome guides, spigot ferrule, comfortable cigar grip with tapered nose, nicely figured hardwood seat with U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware, removable butt cap plug, two fighting butts (1 ¼” and 3”), chrome WC, and HK loop. The rod comes with the original brown bag with maker’s label and black heavy gauge Silver Fin PVC tube also bearing the maker’s label. Norwich rods are considered by many to be the gold standard and some the best fly fishing rods made.  This rod appears to have seen light to moderate use. $225 $175

Payne Model 90910 ~ 9'~ 2pc. ~ 6 oz. ~ 9/10 wt. ~ EXC ~ This sweet Payne graphite features chocolate brown sanded blanks, brown wraps over chocolate silks, chrome guides, spigot ferrules and full metal seat with U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware and extendable fighting butt. The Payne die stamp is present on the side of the slide hood. The rod comes with a black bag. No tube. This rod is pure power and provides the ultimate in performance, perfect for salmon, steelies, and large bucketmouths. $225 $99 (WOW!!)

Powell TiMax 9010-4 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. 3.8oz. ~ 10 wt ~ As New ~ From the Maker: “Unique Powell Maxumfiber ultra-high modulus, high resin content material results in less material needed to achieve a powerful fast action, reduced weight, improved balance and excellent sensitivity.”  This one owner rod features a classic black sanded blank with green trim, polished stripping and snake guides, comfortable full wells grip, Ti-Graphite uplocking reel seat with polished nickel hardware and fighting butt.  It comes with the original gray bag, labeled black cordura covered tube, and completed warranty card.  The rod does not look like it has seen the water. $195 $150

Redington Torrent 1090-4 ~ 9' ~ 4pc. ~ 4.3oz. ~ 10 wt. ~ As New ~ FROM THE MAKER: “Built with Redington's legendary craftsmanship and forged with ultra-smooth, fast-action graphite, the Torrent 4-Piece Fly Rod excels at a wide variety of applications and is adaptable enough to land your trophy of choice. The fast-action graphite blanks are ultra-responsive for smooth casting, pinpoint placement, and lightning-quick hook sets. Four-piece design packs down small for backpacking and easy transport, and alignment dots allow for speedy rod set up. PacBay chrome snake guides and PacBay Hialoy ring. Package includes an aluminum storage tube with anodized end caps.” This one owner rod features attractive green sanded blanks, green wraps, and a comfortable full wells grip with fighting butt. It comes with a completed warranty card. The rod does not look like it has seen the water, save for a tiny thumbnail indent at the front of the grip. $195 $150

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Temple Fork Outfitters Lefty Kreh Pro Series ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 4.2oz. ~ 9wt. ~ EXC ~ From the maker: “The TFO Professional series was designed for the versatile angler of any skill level and is perfectly suited for a wide variety of species and environments.  The highly durable, standard modulus, and moderate fast action blanks with powerful butt sections, come together to create one of the best values of any rod on the market.”  It features attractive slate gray sanded blanks, chrome guides, comfortable wells grip, black seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware, HK loop and fighting butt.  The rod comes in a lined gray cordura sectioned tube with snap closure and carry strap. $99 $75