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Last post by kmudgn
03/16/23 10:28
Horrocks Ibbotson rod
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I just recently stumbled upon/purchased a Horrocks Ibbotson rod. Please forgive my intrusion into the fly rod arena, but by the guides on this...
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Last post by Caneghost
09/01/24 05:50
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Last post by gumboman
12/12/23 13:50
any old photo of 2300 Series
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I found this old H I in Portland when I was on vacation trying to identify the threats color and location. I have done rd mapping on the entire rod...
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Last post by Kono
09/11/23 08:46
Heddon Governor built
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I was just sent a Heddon & Sons Governor rod to restore or update, this rod is in really good shape. I am wanting to find out it what it was built?...
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Last post by barebo
04/05/23 13:16
Not sure what I have
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Meininger1 »
05/21/22 10:21
I found a Horrocks Ibbotson rod in my dad's basement. I believe it to be a saltwater rod. It has a # 3375 on it.
Can you tell me anything about it?...
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Last post by hatch
05/23/22 01:20
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Last post by irishbob
10/31/21 12:48
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Last post by Jcrouse
10/10/21 05:49
H-I Defiance
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evillordjoe »
04/30/21 18:56
Hello every one. I'm new to this forum but I'm familiar with this style of intercourse with other like minded people.
I have, what I believe is a...
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Last post by wrong66
05/07/21 09:21
Factory fresh H-I
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Rio Grand King »
02/12/21 12:32
Probably the cleanest H-I rod in existence. Inherited it from my late grandpa's brother in-law. It has been sitting in my rod rack for decades. Time...
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Last post by wrong66
04/08/21 12:09
Horrocks-Ibbotson "The Maritime"
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bod13 »
01/11/21 15:58
Hi, I'm brand new to the bamboo fly rod world!
I picked up a couple of old H-I The Maritime 12' bamboo spey rods locally. I couldn't say no for $30!...
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Last post by bod13
01/11/21 15:58
HI Queen Mary
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Gun papa »
05/01/20 01:26
I inherited this HI rod in it's tube marked Queen Mary featherlight. Can you tell me what it is? I have only had it out to look at once, but I can...
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Last post by chief1
05/02/20 09:17
H-I history 1863-1912
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jeffkn1 »
04/17/20 09:29
(Copied from other board)
Online info suggests Horrocks Ibbotson Co. got its start in 1863, when James Horrocks was hired. I'm puzzled about the...
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Last post by jeffkn1
04/17/20 09:29
H&I Featherweight what line wt
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flynut49 »
02/27/20 15:27
I have an 8ft H&I with featherweight mark in the decal. Based on checking out the decals I think the rod was made in 1930's. Is there any info on...
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Last post by flynut49
02/27/20 15:27
What have I got? H-I Queen (not Tonka)
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chuck »
09/29/19 13:56
I have an 8 -0 H-I Queen- (not Tonka and not 7'-9 )- 2/2, 4-3/8 oz, drawn NS ferrules (13/64), full color leaping trout (100%), swelled butt, wrapped...
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Last post by wrong66
09/30/19 19:11
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Last post by flynut49
02/05/19 15:51
HI Tonka Queen 7'8"
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Bamboo Doc »
04/29/18 13:09
I have 2 HI Tonka Queen rods. One is a 7ft 9in and the other is a 7ft 8in. I see on ebay there are 2 Queens listed as RARE 7ft 8in rods. The one I...
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Last post by Pentalux
12/07/18 13:43
streamliner
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mrmuddler »
12/04/18 16:12
I have been given two vintage bamboo rods that were father and son rods. Father bought a Streamliner in 1946. I believe it to be an H-I. The other is...
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Last post by TheMontyMan
12/20/18 00:23
H-I rod ID
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kilgore »
10/28/18 11:43
Dear Banjo,
I bought an unmarked 3/2 8'-10 rod with no guides or wraps that appears to be a Horrocks-Ibbotson based on its brown plastic down...
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Last post by Shrimpman
10/28/18 21:37
Rod info please
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DUCKMANNM »
10/12/18 00:37
I thought I'd posted this question earlier but don't see it. Looks like I forgot to put the topic down in the topic box. Can anyone give me any info...
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Last post by DUCKMANNM
10/12/18 00:37
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