Graphite & Glass

Rod Rating Designations and Abbreviations

(M) Mint - Appears to be new/unused

(NM) Near Mint or As New - As above with minor noted exceptions

(EXC) Excellent - Shows signs of light to medium use

(VG) Very Good - Shows signs of normal to heavy use

(G) Good - 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

Other Abbreviations:

C&R - Cap & Ring

D/L'ing - Down Locking

HK - Hook Keeper

N/S - Nickel Silver

S/B - Slide Band

U/L'ing - Up Locking

WC - Winding Check

Current Inventory Of Graphite & Glass Rods

The graphite & glass rods listed below are available for purchase (unless noted otherwise in the description). The rods are listed by length first, then alphabetically by the maker. You can click on the item photo to enlarge it. A sale pending tag denotes that an agreement to purchase the item has been reached, but the sale may not yet have been completed.

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~~Phillipson Master Model G-MF60C ~ 6’ ~ 2pc.~~

~~Orvis HLS ~ 7’ ~ 2pc.~~

Orvis Superfine Carbon Model 763 ~ 7.5’ ~ 4pc. Sale Pending

Orvis Superfine Carbon Model 763 ~ 7.5’ ~ 4pc. ~ 2oz.~ 3wt. ~ EXC ~ This quality full flex rod features an attractive dark slate gray unsanded blank, slate gray wraps, comfortable superfine grip and cork seat with U/Ling screw and slide hood hardware. It comes with original labeled bag and labeled tube. From the maker: “This 3-weight fly rod is ideal for small streams and brooks. Classic precision dominates the unsanded graphite blank with matching graphite wraps of the Superfine Carbon. Delicate presentation and subtle feel for the ultimate in a small-stream rod. With details like a winding check, full flex, silver snake guides and hardware, up-locking cork and polished silver reel seat, and super-grade cork handle, you'll find modern construction has resulted in added strength and smoother casting. Aluminum rod tube, rod sock and 25-year guarantee proudly made in Manchester, Vermont, USA.” This lightly used rod retailed for $425. Yours, for… $250

Phillipson EF76 ~ 7.5’ ~ 2pc.

Phillipson EF76 ~ 7.5’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3.7oz. ~ 5wt. EXC ~ This 3M era fiberglass classic comes from the Epoxite series which is well-known for high-density laminates and fine performance. It features a brown blank, brown wraps, chrome guides, spigot ferrules, comfortable cigar grip, bronze D/L’ing screw and slide hood aluminum seat and a HK loop. The rod comes with a light tan 2-compartment bag and Phillipson-labeled aluminum tube. I found the rod has a sweet medium action and an affinity for a Cortland 444 Peach WF-5 and DT-5. This lightly used wand will surely please the Phillipson aficionado and/or any glass rod enthusiast. $250

Orvis Seven Eleven ~ 7’11” ~ 2pc. Sale Pending

Orvis Seven Eleven ~ 7’11” ~ 2pc. ~ 2 1/8oz.~ 4wt. ~ SN 0378 ~ EXC ~ This early Orvis graphite (made in 1978 features a gray unsanded blank, brown wraps, chrome guides, cigar grip, cork seat with D/L’ing knurled screw and slide hood hardware. The bottom of the butt cap carries the rod name and info. It comes in the original green bag and Orvis labeled aluminum tube. These early models are becoming increasingly harder to come by and are a nice find for the Orvis enthusiast. Get this one while it lasts. $295

Echo Edge 480-4x ~ 8’ ~ 4pc.

Echo Edge 480-4x ~ 8’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3oz. ~ 4wt. ~ EXC ~ From the maker… “This pleasurable trout class fly rod from Echo is a travel friendly 4 piece pack rod with a medium to fast action at a price that can't be beat. Features include: ultra durable blanks, TiCH stripper guides, premium grade cork, cordura rod case, rich wine gloss blank, single foot light weight snake guides, and a layered impregnated wood insert reel seat.” This comes with original labeled cordura covered tube with rod stats on the zippered cap. A great buy on a nice looking and easy-casting stick. ~~$125~~ $99

Garcia Conlon S-637 ~ 8’ ~ 2pc.

Garcia Conlon S-637 ~ 8’ ~ 2pc. ~ 4.2 oz. ~ 6/7wt. ~ EXC ~ This rod with the Conoguard sealed protection features an attractive silver blank, black wraps with silver accents, white ceramic stripper, chrome guides, black alloy ferrules. comfortable Wells grip, black metal seat with D/L’ing svrew and slide hood hardware and exposed black WC. No bag or tube. The medium action throws a sweet loop and will handle a 6 or 7 wt. line of your choosing. It will also throw 5 if asked and would be a good choice for trout or bass. $75

~~Orvis Superfine Carbon Model 804 ~ 8’ ~ 4pc.~~

Cabela’s Fish Eagle II Model GFII 865 ~ 8.5’ ~ 2pc. Sale Pending

Cabela’s Fish Eagle II Model GFII 865 ~ 8.5’ ~ 2pc. ~ 3oz. ~ 5/6wt. ~ EXC ~ This rod from the famous sporting goods purveyor features attractive forest green IM6 graphite sanded blanks, forest green wraps, chrome guides, comfortable Western grip with screw U/L’ing seat, nicely figured hardwood spacer, black WC and silver HK loop. The rod comes with a forest green Cabela’s-labeled bag, and Cabela’s-labeled green cordura covered tube with makers logo on the cap. $99

~~Graywolf ~ 8.5’ ~ 3pc.~~

Orvis Superfine Carbon Model 905 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc.

Orvis Superfine Carbon Model 905 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 2 1/4oz.~ 5wt. ~ EXC ~ This quality full flex rod features an attractive dark slate gray unsanded blank, slate gray wraps, comfortable superfine grip and cork seat with U/Ling screw and slide hood hardware. It comes with original labeled bag and labeled tube. From the maker: “Orvis Superfine Carbon is a perfect all-rounder for trout fishing on quiet and windy days alike. Classic precision dominates the unsanded graphite blank with matching graphite wraps of the Superfine Carbon. Delicate presentation and subtle feel for the ultimate in a small-stream rod. With details like a winding check, full flex, silver snake guides and hardware, up-locking cork and polished silver reel seat, and super-grade cork handle, you'll find modern construction has resulted in added strength and smoother casting. Aluminum rod tube, rod sock and 25-year guarantee proudly made in Manchester, Vermont, USA.” This lightly used rod retailed for $425. Yours, for… $250

Orvis Trident ~ 9’ ~ 2pc.

Orvis Trident ~ 9’ ~ 2pc. ~ 4 oz. ~ 7 wt. ~ EXC (exception noted) ~ This quality made mid-flex (7.5) from the famous Vermont purveyor of fine fishing gear was made in 1998 and features black sanded blanks, ruby red wraps, gold guides, modified Wells grip, metal seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware and fighting butt that needs to be reglued into the end of the seat. The rod comes with original bag and Orvis-labeled burgundy cordura tube zip top. A gold medallion with rod info is on the top of the tube. ~~$195~~ $125

Redington RedFly ~ 9’ ~ 4pc.

~~Sage 590 LL ~ 9’ ~ 2pc.~~

Scott Powr-Ply G907 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. Sale Pending

Scott Powr-Ply G907 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.8oz. ~ 7wt. ~ Serial No. 11515 ~ EXC ~ This sweet San Francisco era G-series graphite from Scott features an attractive slate gray unsanded blank, brown wraps, dual chrome, chrome guides, comfortable Western grip, black U/L’ing screw and slide hood seat with nicely figured hardwood spacer , resin nose/check and silver HK loop. The rod comes with original brown bag and SF labeled aluminum tube. $225

Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 4pc.

Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.9oz. ~6/7wt. ~ As New ~ This nicely appointed rod (maker unknown) features attractive patterned green sanded blanks, green wraps, dual black strippers, chrome guides, comfortable extra-flora grade wells grip, beautifully figured maple seat with lightweight titanium finish U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware and knurled edge silver grip checks. The rod comes with a black bag and sans tube. If you’ve been after a pack rod for hikin’ or float tubin’ that won’t break the bank, your search may be over. $75

Walton Sully 905-4 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc.

Walton Sully 905-4 ~ 9’ ~ 4pc. ~ 3.3oz, ~ 5wt. ~ As New ~ This finely tuned wand from the Indiana duo of Brad Smith and Mike Malchow made its debut in 2018 at the Heartland Fly Fishing Festival in Zionsville, Indiana. The company was named after Brad’s then newborn son, Walton. This Sully model got its namesake from Mike’s dog. It features attractive high gloss royal blue shafts, dark blue wraps, chrome guides, comfortable modified wells grip with tapered nose, and nicely figured hardwood (maple?) seat with U/L’ing dual screw and slide hood hardware. The rod comes with a bag and burgundy cordura covered tube, both too long for the rod. The rod has a brisk and responsive medium-fast action and light in the hand feel. It appears to have very low, if any, mileage and would be a nice choice for spring creeks and/or your favorite stream. $175