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low end rods
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poolhopping »
05/02/07 09:32
i would like to hear opinions on some of the lower end hi or monty rods especially in the shorter lengths. they obviously have a certain amount of...
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Last post by poolhopping
05/07/07 18:16
Rod bag question
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paxlev »
05/01/07 08:49
I have begun to notice that many rod builders include rod bags that stop about an inch short of the bottom section's female ferrule and the tip tops...
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Last post by mvinsel
05/07/07 07:33
Catalog vs internet selling
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creakycane »
05/05/07 03:41
With the large collection of rods on classicflyfisherman.com, I started to think about how the contuous updating of online lists impacts the business...
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Last post by WestSlope
05/06/07 23:27
Interesting Gene Edwards 81/2ft rod
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canesterdf »
05/02/07 16:43
Hello All, I just got this 81/2 Edwards 3/2 feels like fast 6wt.
It's wrapped Medium brown tipped cream at the hook keep and ferrules. I thought...
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Last post by canebrook
05/06/07 03:01
8' 5wt rod/taper recommendations
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Heddon17 »
04/29/07 13:35
Now that I've sold rod #3 to help finance the purchase of a new bamboo fly rod it's time to start the process leading to purchasing one !-- :b -->...
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Last post by Heddon17
05/05/07 07:30
(Morris Kushner) The Rodmaker
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Scotious »
05/05/07 05:24
(This is cross posted in classifieds, but this seemed the forum for this--)
Hello to all-- I am the grandson of Morris Kushner, of whom some of you...
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Last post by Scotious
05/05/07 05:24
Rod makers listing of top tapers
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oldschoolcane »
05/03/07 05:57
Afetr a period of looking at different vintage rods, I've noticed a few dealers mentioning some of these rods having been included in a Rodmakers Top...
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Last post by oldschoolcane
05/04/07 04:09
Antiques Roadshow blew it
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Flyman615 »
04/30/07 15:15
After many years of religiously watching the Antiques Roadshow on PBS, I finally glimpsed a bamboo rod at the end of tonight's show on the feedback...
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Last post by jz2
05/03/07 09:34
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Last post by teter
05/03/07 07:31
OT: Art
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David Dornblaser »
05/01/07 14:13
Does anyone know who the artist is? I would like to use the picture of the painting on UMFF but need to know the status of the copyright first. I...
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Last post by David Dornblaser
05/02/07 03:02
Cactus Crazy..."-)
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splitcane »
04/26/07 04:00
Cactus Crazy... -)
Hot off the Bench...
I must admitt I'm likeing this Cholla Cactus better every day... -)
What do you think...?
Wraps...
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Last post by paxlev
05/01/07 09:14
Question on buying collectible rods.
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Sparquero »
05/01/07 06:30
I have purchased a few rods over the internet and on viewing pictures of quite a few rods I am puzzled by the description of some sellers.
I have...
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Last post by woodperson
05/01/07 08:55
10' 10 wt gillum salmon rod
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hopkintoncane »
05/01/07 03:35
I have an opportunity to pic on of these up, any ideas on value? Rod is missing butt extension, Has anyone fished one? Thanks, Todd
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Last post by hopkintoncane
05/01/07 06:07
Aroner grips
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creakycane »
04/24/07 10:56
M. Aroner seems to have 3 cigar grips available - slim, medium and large....just curious, do you think the slim is on the small side for a 7 1/2' or...
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Last post by creakycane
04/30/07 18:57
Orvis Rods?
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Orvis Rods------of the many bamboo rods produced by Orvis which are the most desireable and collectable models?
Thanks,
Joe
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Last post by Boo
04/30/07 18:27
Last Winston by Brackett
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stvrain »
04/28/07 18:05
Read in FR&R that the last Winston bamboo made by Glenn and Company will be auctioned. The minimum bid is $15,000. Any thoughts on the collectability...
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Last post by AdirondackJ
04/30/07 07:21
Bob Taylor Questions
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creakycane »
04/22/07 15:49
Does anyone know how many rods Bob Taylor has produced in his own name? Or, approximately when S/N's 105 and 221 would have been produced?
Also,...
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Last post by DrakeBob
04/29/07 07:28
Question
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by
PK007 »
04/26/07 13:49
I recently purchased a 8' 4 weight rod from a current maker. The rod is in perfectly working order but it's weight is 4.3 ounces and takes at least a...
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Last post by Cane Head
04/26/07 16:33
Lang's Auction feedback
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Flyman615 »
04/23/07 11:17
Hey guys:
Would those of you who were attendees at Lang's Auction(s) please consider posting your impressions, buys, prices etc.?
Thanks in advance...
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Last post by HERMES2069
04/26/07 14:23
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Last post by paxlev
04/26/07 06:57
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