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Got a new rod lately? # 2
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bdcanefly »
06/04/05 19:05
It has been a while since I did this last.
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Last post by Chopper
01/19/21 15:18
International Fly Rods & Equipment
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czkid »
09/28/19 17:37
One of our members had written to me to suggest some additional topics for the Forum. One topic close to my heart is foreign (i.e. non-US.) rods and...
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08/31/20 13:09
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Last post by czkid
08/25/20 15:59
Vintage Fly Tackle ?
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chuck »
09/30/19 17:47
Has something happened at Vintage Fly Tackle? Apparently the contact person listed on the website (Matt) has gone silent- His phone mailbox is full...
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Last post by DrLogik
10/17/19 17:36
A Bevy of Beauties
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teter »
01/22/21 00:44
Heddon's No. 17 Black Beauty was the company's most popular fly rod. Here is a grouping ranging from 7' to 9 1/2'.
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Last post by jvh
01/22/21 05:54
Happy 100
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teter »
01/22/21 00:58
This 8' Hardy CC de France was made in 1921. Aside from an overcoat of varnish, a repair to the grip and a little nick in the sliding band, it's in...
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Last post by ibookje
01/22/21 04:05
T&T Paradigm 7’6” 4wt Bamboo Rod
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DinoC »
01/21/21 12:09
My only bamboo rod is a Thomas and Thomas Paradigm 7’6” 4wt 2 piece 2 tip rod. It has a swelled butt, it’s in excellent+ condition, including the...
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Last post by CDCdun
01/22/21 00:07
Wood handled bamboo fly rods?
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kevinhaney1 »
09/09/20 11:17
Sparked by a discussion on another thread, I asserted that cork handles on fly rods are undesirable because they deaden the feel of the rod, and that...
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Last post by jhuskey
01/20/21 20:40
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Last post by Chopper
01/20/21 15:57
Serial Numbered Cross 1500 4711xx?
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snorider »
07/25/20 02:10
So a question for the south bend/cross historians. I have now seen 5 south bend 1500 rods with the serial number 4711xx; there are at least three on...
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Last post by Chopper
01/19/21 11:41
Leonard butt cap markings
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fefferje »
01/14/21 09:20
Does anybody know if either of Mary Kefover Kelley’s books have an illustration of the various Leonard butt cap markings with accompanying dates of...
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Last post by Cimarron
01/19/21 01:26
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
01/18/21 23:33
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Last post by Bamboocollector#1
01/18/21 22:32
Most beautiful fly rod ever made?
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kevinhaney1 »
01/15/21 11:06
Thanks to a Forum member, I was finally able to acquire a long sought after rod, the very rare Heddon #60 DeLuxe bamboo fly rod with the checkered...
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Last post by billems
01/18/21 22:04
AMFF Donations
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Bill Charles »
01/10/21 21:00
Wondering if anyone is familiar with the process regarding making tackle donations?
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Last post by tabrods406
01/17/21 16:23
Rod Tubes
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steeliefool »
01/10/21 16:46
Has a pictoral comparision of rods tube by maker ever been considered here. Did a search of course and found nothing. Maybe some folks here with all...
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Last post by steeliefool
01/16/21 21:22
Edward’s 8 1/2 quad
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fefferje »
01/13/21 23:12
I have an Edwards’ 8 1/2’ quad marked “50”. Since Bill Edward’s made quads from 1939-1956 are there any distinguishing marks such as reelseats,...
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Last post by firehole
01/15/21 13:03
Pacific Industrial Products
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ckhaney »
01/10/21 18:29
Anyone ever heard of this Post WW2 maker? I have seen a lot but not this one. Nice looking rod with interesting documentation.
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Last post by ckhaney
01/15/21 11:36
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Last post by Seabowisha Salmo T
01/12/21 19:03
Rod tube rack
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kevinhaney1 »
12/13/20 11:17
Does anyone make a nice, wood rod tube rack that sits on the floor and can hold about a dozen tubes?
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Last post by perfesser
01/12/21 18:19
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