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Last post by Tangiersound714
04/04/24 19:56
The 66 year old virgin
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The Purist »
03/28/24 07:15
I posted recently about a rod purchase on eBay. The seller listed it as an Orvis kit rod, but was really a PHY Driggs kit rod. Bob Summers verified...
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Last post by Jim T
04/04/24 07:09
8 ft Hull ?
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sal678 »
03/28/24 10:35
Just bought a M Hull rod off of eBay. Looks to be in excellent shape. It's arriving today. Any ideas what the likely line weight might be ? Been...
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Last post by Dwight
03/30/24 12:44
A lot of flippin' going on
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rocklander »
03/15/24 07:49
Just an observation - I recently sold a bamboo rod for a fair price here through the Forum Classifieds. I was satisfied and the buyer was satisfied...
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Last post by lloyd3
03/30/24 10:25
I found this rod
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Jimbarnes8152 »
03/27/24 18:43
Regd. Trade mark the “talakona” #5, 6’, 180cm
I use cheap rods to catch my bait fish and don’t want to ruin this one if anyone knows anything about...
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Last post by Jimbarnes8152
03/28/24 12:26
Jim Payne rod
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doakes333 »
03/23/24 17:56
Hi. New member here from British Columbia, and I know very little about fly fishing. I joined because I'm looking for information re: the value of a...
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Last post by doakes333
03/28/24 00:53
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Last post by angry_viking
03/25/24 09:41
Wax? This rodmaker hates it to death
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Flykuni3 »
03/04/24 16:47
We had a nice convo yesterday, and he volunteered how he hates wax on rods. Just ruins the refinishing work, varnish won't stick, he said. Then I...
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Last post by The Purist
03/23/24 18:08
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Last post by jeffkn1
03/23/24 15:00
Orvis Database Update
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Greg Reynolds »
04/28/20 19:08
The latest revision of my database has been posted on my host Richard Alexander's excellent Antique Rod and Reel Library website. There are 509 new...
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
03/23/24 10:19
'51 Stoner Winston 8'6" 2/2
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TSPEYFLY »
02/26/24 23:32
Hey all
I recently picked up this excellent condition Winston 8'6 2/2 and thought folks would like to check out a few photos. I checked with...
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Last post by carl otto
03/23/24 07:52
1956 Hardy "The Marvel" Palakona 4wt
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mtgreco1 »
03/16/24 13:09
Hi all - I am new to the forum and posted a question about a vintage Hardy Bamboo rod I recently acquired. TSPEYFLY and SpringCreek were generous...
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Last post by mtgreco1
03/22/24 11:40
riverwatch/Bob Clay
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Dorena »
03/21/24 00:59
I have a Bob Clay Bamboo Riverwatch Kispiox Valley Spey Rod. Deans Kispiox 11' - 7/8 15404. It has 4 tips and 2 middle sections. Is this right? This...
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Last post by salterlee
03/21/24 10:46
Does anyone know of any other?
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Pentalux »
03/20/24 17:08
Believe these to be the only catalogs released by the Uslan rod company (the light brown was reprinted with different interior info so 2x) - does...
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Last post by Pentalux
03/20/24 17:08
Waxing Grips?
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bob2935 »
03/01/24 20:06
To Wax Grips or not? That is the question?
I have always been a somewhat compulsive cleaner of my fly rod grips once a year. How I clean is using...
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Last post by boobuddy
03/20/24 09:46
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Last post by Caneghost
03/19/24 07:16
Collecting Criteria
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St Vrain Angler »
06/08/18 18:12
About thirty years ago, I started acquiring bamboo rods because I enjoyed fishing them. I was ignorant about makers, action, quality, and history. My...
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Last post by bluesjay
03/19/24 01:57
Harada and Kawatsura Bamboo Rods
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fefferje »
03/07/24 23:01
I am looking to see if anyone owns a fly rod made by Naoto Shibuyo of Japan. The name of his rods is Kawatsura Rods named for the village he lives...
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Last post by Cross Creek
03/17/24 10:11
AARP Article on Collections
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Hellmtflies »
03/12/24 14:44
I'm Showing my age here. :) In the most recent AARP magazine of March 2024 there is a brief article about collections and how to protect and value...
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Last post by RMorrison
03/16/24 12:27
Show Your FE Thomas Fly Rods
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MadRiver »
12/04/11 12:28
F.E. Thomas made wonderful fly rods in an astonishing array of
configurations. It would be great to see some examples of this fabulous...
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03/14/24 19:55
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