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Classic Fly Rod & Tackle Dealers
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cdmoore »
04/28/21 20:43
Following is a list of known Classic Fly Rod dealers. Some also buy and sell new rods, classic reels, vintage books and other angling artifacts of...
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Last post by jshappyvalley
03/15/25 15:10
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.
Since our board has been wiped out.
What rod(s) have you received in the last 60 days?
How do you like the...
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Last post by blackdog
03/15/25 12:58
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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Last post by middlecalf
10/27/24 17:03
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
Spring Thaw thoughts
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Now that the snow is melting up here a few thoughts and questions for folk here, a few recent threads sparked the thoughts.
The thoughts:
I think...
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Last post by Holdover
03/16/25 17:37
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Last post by RMorrison
03/14/25 17:47
New Kagerow Rod
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Flyfishingco »
03/08/25 18:22
Good day,
I just received my first Kagerow rod in the mail. This is a Kagerow main river 8’ 4 weight, which should be perfect for western rivers....
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Last post by Flyfishingco
03/14/25 13:42
Cast some new rods today
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by
red 1 »
03/12/25 18:18
I went on a buying spree at the end of last year and picked up some rods that had been on the radar for a bit. With the longer daylight in the...
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Last post by headwaters
03/12/25 21:27
Meet the Constables
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by
tbc1415 »
07/05/10 18:10
From left to right they are;
'Pa' Constable, Wallop Brook 7'6 5wt staggered
'Ma' Constable, The Empress 8' 5wt
'Junior', Wallop Brook, 6'9 4wt...
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Last post by Icon06
03/12/25 18:07
Phillipson square rod tube
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TSPEYFLY »
03/06/25 16:38
Hey all
For you Phillipson guys looking for a square rod tube with the original cap, (the near' holy grail) there is one up on eBay.
VTG Aluminum...
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Last post by rsk
03/11/25 20:39
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Last post by SkewedAngler22
03/08/25 19:29
Walter Babb...
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by
macknnc »
07/21/11 06:46
In his new book Gierach mentions Walter Babb as maker of cane rods, who is unknown, (this will change now I know...) but whose prices are reasonable...
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Last post by SkewedAngler22
03/08/25 18:31
A Rather Goofy Question...but still....
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by
billems »
01/10/25 17:52
There are many fine builders today. And most make very beautiful rods. Some makes take care when writing their name on the rod. Homer Jennings is a...
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Last post by jacknoir
03/08/25 15:22
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Last post by mduval
03/07/25 11:49
Payne Help
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by
carl otto »
02/28/25 09:47
Need help solving a mystery.
A friend of mine recently passed. He use to fish these Payne rods he acquired from his father, who he claimed worked in...
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Last post by Titelines
03/06/25 09:49
Show us your Winston rods
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by
reelytrout »
10/18/17 13:23
I would like to have a place to show pictures of all Winston bamboo rods.
I'll start it off with the rods in my humble collection.
Rod#1- SF...
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Last post by firehole
03/05/25 11:20
A.H.E.Wood, Hardy 12'
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by
PrettyFly »
05/21/19 17:37
I've been trying to find info on these rods, one has been offered to me but there is little out there to guide myself on as to collect ability and...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
03/04/25 13:17
Hiram and his crew
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teter »
02/19/25 01:56
Just for winter fun, rods made by Hiram Leonard and some of the men who worked for him in Maine and New York.
Top to bottom: 10'6 H.L. Leonard...
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Last post by teter
03/02/25 12:56
Bobby Taylor blonde rods
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Guys, what are the standard colors he uses on his blonde rods. Wraps and tipping that is. I don't think he uses standard real seat wood. If he does...
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Last post by joep
02/28/25 13:38
Value of a Tom Nigro Quad
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by
Hellmtflies »
02/26/25 10:43
I have an offer to acquire a Tom Nigro quad an 8' 2/2 5wt. quad in excellent condition. Any thoughts as to the value?
Mark
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Last post by bob2935
02/27/25 19:47
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