Rod Rating Designations and Abbreviations

W&M Eagle Claw Trailmaster No. M4TMS ~ 6.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 5.89oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ As New ~  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, chrome guides (all mini strippers), bridged chrome tip-top and N/S ferrules that fit tight and give a nice pop when separated.  The business end of the butt section has a comfortable straight cork grip, gold dual screw and slide hood U/L metal seat with nicely struck stampings, exposed WC and HK loop.  The rod comes with the original wheat bag and original aluminum tube, sans label.  I don’t think this quality and highly portable pack rod has seen the water and is a sweet find for those who still like to throw Mepps and Panther Martins! $99

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

T&T Lotic (Custom) ~ 6’10” ~ 3pc. ~ 2.2oz. ~ 3wt. ~ NEW ~ This sweet little light line wand was recently completed (February 2025) on a set of T&T Lotic blanks by Knoxville’s Rich Margiotta of East Prong Rods.  It features unsanded blue blanks, cobalt blue silks tipped maize (Attn… Michigan Wolverine fans!) with dark red accents at the HK, signature wraps and mid and tip ferrule stations, turquoise colored agate stripper housed in a silver frame, Snakebrand universal guides, comfortable extra flora grade cigar grip, cork seat with D/L’ing N/S cap and ring hardware, petite N/S WC and HK station.  The rod comes with a sturdy olive twill bag with stiffener and aluminum tube with gold fittings.  The true 3wt wand has a smooth medium action and is another in a long line of quality made rods from Rich. $495

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 $69

H.L. Leonard Diamondback (from blank) ~ 7' ~ 2pc. ~ 1.83oz. ~ 4wt ~ EXC ~ This sweet casting small stream rod was built by Holland, Michigan’s Paul Szymusiak and a set of 1979 Leonard/Diamondback blanks with the grip and reel seat were preinstalled by Leonard. It features a brown sanded blank, chocolate silks tipped burgundy, chrome guides, spigot ferrules, petite cigar grip with tapered nose, nicely figured teak seat with D/L'ing cap and ring hardware and silver WC. The rod shows normal wear with some surface nicks and smudges.  The rod comes with a red bag and blue plastic tube.  The responsive medium-fast action throws a nice loop with a Cortland 444 Peach WF/DT-4.  These blanks had a faithful following back in the day and are becoming increasingly harder to find. $175

Scientific Angler System 4 ~ 7’2” ~ 2pc. ~ 2.89oz. ~ 4wt. Serial No. A8180 ~ EXC+ ~ These quality-made classics are very popular with glass rod enthusiasts worldwide and are becoming harder to find… especially in the 7’2” format.  This one features a smooth chocolate brown blank with pongee brown wraps tagged silver at the signature wraps, HK, tip top, and ferrule stations, chrome guides, spigot ferrules, a comfortable light cigar grip fitted with a brown D/L’ing dual screw and slide hood seat, exposed matching brown WC and HK loop.  The original owner’s name is neatly engraved into the reel seat.  It comes with a red bag with leather trimmed snap closure a tt the top of the butt section compartment and original gray heavy gauge plastic tube with blue canvas tube covering complete with SA logo and rod info.  This sweet casting rod with low mileage would be a welcomed addition to your glass rod collection and is a super find for the SA enthusiast. $200

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

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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

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

Fenwick Model FF806 ~ 8’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3 1/2oz. ~ 6wt. ~ Serial No. K 317138 ~ EXC ~ This sweet casting glass rod from Fenwick features a brown blank with brown wraps tipped white, chrome guides, patented Feralite ferrules, modified perfection cork grip, pewter aluminum seat with the Fenwick Eagle logo engraved onto the barrel with D/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware, exposed WC and HK station. It comes with the original tartan flannel bag and original labeled plastic triangle tube.  The rod is a beast with either a 6 or 7 wt. line and would be perfect for larger trout, bassin’, tubin’ and lake fishin’. $125

St. Croix Legend Model LF805 ~ 8’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3oz. ~ 5wt. ~ As New ~ The Legend series from the famous Wisconsin maker is a lightweight, ultra-sensitive, super-strong performance fly rod featuring a smooth black blank with deep burgundy wraps, slim profile ferrules, chrome guides, and rosewood seat fitted with black U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware.  It comes with a burgundy crushed velvet bag and labeled metal tube and cap. Ther aren’t many of these still floating around.  Get this one, as new, for… $125

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

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 $59

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 $125

Sage Model GFL 790DS ~ 9’~ 2pc. ~ 3 5/8oz. ~ 7wt. ~ EXC ~ From the maker: “The Graphite II Discovery Series offers an updated, easy-to-cast action that's reliable and economical. They're also a long-lasting example of Sage's groundbreaking design technology. A derivative of the legendary "Reserve Power" action rod, the blank is made with the same design philosophy that brought the world its first high line speed, fast action rod — all at an affordable price without compromising quality.”  This rod from the famous Bainbridge Island maker features attractive brown graphite II sanded blanks, dark chocolate wraps, chrome guides, comfortable wells grip with fighting butt, black seat with black U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware and chrome HK.  The rod comes with original the original labeled bag and labeled metal tube with rod stats on the cap.  A great buy on a nice looking and easy-casting stick. $195

Scott X2 907/4~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 4oz. ~ 7wt. ~ Serial No. 301454 ~ EXC ~ This cutting edge X-series fly rod from the famous Telluride, CO maker features an attractive midnite blue blank and wraps, dual chrome stripper, chrome guides, comfortable full wells grip with fighting butt and titanium seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware. The rod comes with the original bag and company logo’d black wrinkle-finish tube with labeled cap.  The rod comes with the original labeled bag and tube with labeled cap.  The rod has been used but certainly not abused is ready to go fishn at a price way south of retail! $295

Scott G959/4A ~ 9.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.8oz. ~ 9wt. ~ Serial No. 56701 ~ EXC- ~ This quality G-series graphite from the famous Telluride, CO maker features an attractive slate gray unsanded blank, brown wraps, dual chrome stripper, chrome guides, comfortable Western grip with fighting butt, black metal seat with black U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware and HK loop. The rod comes with the original labeled bag and tube with labeled cap.  The rod has a few marks and dings from past use but is certainly ready to go and is lookin for a game! $225

Winston ~ 9.5' ~ 2pc. ~ 3 3/4oz.~ 8wt. ~ Serial No. 9379 ~ EXC ~  This early, one owner, Twin Bridges-made classic graphite features that hallmark deep green Winston blank, chrome guides, modified cigar/wells grip, teak seat with screw D/L’ing hardware and the old R.L. Winston trophy decal on the butt section.  The original owner's name is also on the butt section. The blank has a few scuffs from use and the seat is sans fighting butt. The rod comes with the original green bag and aluminum tube with the vintage early tan and brown Twin Bridges label and labeled tube cap . This hard to find vintage graphite is a super find for the Winston enthusiast. $295

Beulah Switch ~ 10'6” ~ 4pc. ~ 6.17 oz. ~ 4/5 wt. ~ As New ~ From the Maker: Our new Switch rod will set the bar for Switch fly rod versatility and will open up a world of potential with two hand casting. Perfect for swinging streamers with a sink tip or casting hoppers to the bank against a hot summer breeze with a dry line.  The Beulah Switch will help you cover more water and cast flies long distance with incredible accuracy. Whether fishing for trout, Small Mouth Bass, Summer Steelhead or for light saltwater applications, this rod is poised for just about any situation you can come up with.  Versatility is the key here, equally suited for spey techniques with both Scandinavian and Skagit style shooting heads, or single hand casting with nymph or dry fly lines.”  The rod features an attractive emerald green blank, forest green wraps, chrome guides, titanium screw U/Ling seat and extra flora grade cork with composite ends. It comes in its original labeled bag and tube.  I don’t think this rod has seen the water and with a retail price of $700, is a super find for the two handed enthusiast. $350

Beulah Switch ~ 10'6” ~ 4pc. ~ 6.42 oz. ~ 7/8 wt. ~ As New ~ From the Maker: Our new Switch rod will set the bar for Switch fly rod versatility and will open up a world of potential with two hand casting. Perfect for swinging streamers with a sink tip or casting hoppers to the bank against a hot summer breeze with a dry line.  The Beulah Switch will help you cover more water and cast flies long distance with incredible accuracy. Whether fishing for trout, Small Mouth Bass, Summer Steelhead or for light saltwater applications, this rod is poised for just about any situation you can come up with.  Versatility is the key here, equally suited for spey techniques with both Scandinavian and Skagit style shooting heads, or single hand casting with nymph or dry fly lines.”  The rod features an attractive emerald green blank, forest green wraps, chrome guides, titanium screw U/Ling seat and extra flora grade cork with composite ends. It comes in its original labeled bag and tube.  I don’t think this rod has seen the water and with a retail price of $700, is a super find for the two handed enthusiast. $350