Collecting Bamboo Fly Rods

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Got a new rod lately? # 2

Last post by joep « 01/19/25 09:31
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by bdcanefly » 06/04/05 19:05
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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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01/19/25 09:31
International Fly Rods & Equipment

Last post by middlecalf « 10/27/24 17:03
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by czkid » 09/28/19 17:37
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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
Classic Fly Rod & Tackle Dealers

Last post by kevinhaney1 « 10/12/24 10:09
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by 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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10/12/24 10:09
Vintage Fly Tackle ?

Last post by DrLogik « 10/17/19 17:36
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by 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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10/17/19 17:36
Payne Rod Company items for sale

Last post by bearbutt « 01/25/25 10:48
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by bob2935 » 01/20/25 10:49
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Hi Just found this through my many radom search's. It is all hopefully the real deal in terms of items from Jim Payne's rod shop. What I really liked...
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01/25/25 10:48
Prices firm?

Last post by PYochim « 01/25/25 10:12
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by Glenrad » 01/18/25 12:26
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Wondering when rods are listed by a dealer how firm the prices are? Is it considered in bad taste to make a lower offer or is that just not done with...
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Last post by PYochim
01/25/25 10:12
Rod Sigatures, whose is the best

Last post by BigTJ « 01/23/25 12:52
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by Hellmtflies » 01/21/25 15:34
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OK Just for Steets & Giggles. Who do you think has the finest signature on their rods. For me it's Thomas & Thomas. I just think theirs's just...
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Last post by BigTJ
01/23/25 12:52
Phillipson/Carmichael Rods

Last post by Greg lammes « 01/21/25 19:36
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by leatherneck » 06/01/07 06:48

Talked with a gentleman last week who stated that Bob Carmichael's fly shop in Moose, Wyoming in the 1940's & 1950s sold so many Phillipson bamboo,...

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Last post by Greg lammes
01/21/25 19:36
1879-1887 greenheart ?? Leonard rod

Last post by cwfly « 01/20/25 14:42
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by mrsciguy » 01/19/25 14:06

I found this rod at an antique store and it had a price tag that included Refinished 1980 at the Leonard Factory, 10.5 ft . It has the HL Leonard...

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01/20/25 14:42
Share your examples and thoughts on E.C. Powell rods

Last post by pmtaylor16 « 01/19/25 21:29
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by Flyman615 » 02/27/21 17:07
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With the release of Per Brandin's new and outstanding book on E.C. Powell, Angler and his rods, please consider sharing your ECP rods and thoughts....
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01/19/25 21:29
Is it a 201 or 202?

Last post by Random Casts « 01/19/25 13:21
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by Glenrad » 01/16/25 17:55

Looking at a nice payne rod 8 feet three piece. No hang tag. Seller stating it’s a 201 but may be a 202. How can one tell definitively?

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Last post by Random Casts
01/19/25 13:21
A Rather Goofy Question...but still....

Last post by bob2935 « 01/19/25 12:59
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by billems » 01/10/25 17:52
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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 bob2935
01/19/25 12:59
Gnome / Hatton swivel hood seat

Last post by eapling « 01/19/25 10:10
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 01/03/25 16:10

Looking forward to seeing some good photos of Jeff's rods.

fits every fly reel

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Last post by eapling
01/19/25 10:10
It Was Bound To Happen Eventually ...

Last post by St Vrain Angler « 01/17/25 16:26
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by moregrayling » 01/14/25 12:57
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... the first time in over 30 years sending and receiving bamboo rods, I had a complete write off!

The rod, an Orvis Deluxe 6 foot 1-piece, arrived...
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Last post by St Vrain Angler
01/17/25 16:26
Three of a kind.....show yours

Last post by TFHough « 01/17/25 13:54
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Someone on the glass rod forum started this topic a while ago and I enjoyed it. Wanted to see how it goes in the bamboo world. Lets see your favorite...
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01/17/25 13:54
An original or a copy?

Last post by pmtaylor16 « 01/16/25 21:12
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by lloyd3 » 12/22/24 12:59
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Can somebody here outline the advantages/disadvantages of an original, older rod and/or a faithful copy made by a competent rodmaker? Older Paynes...
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01/16/25 21:12
Original or refinished?

Last post by GerardH « 01/16/25 18:48
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by Glenrad » 01/16/25 10:58

I have a question for the group here. If you had a choice, would you choose an original rod showing a bit of use or the same rod properly refinished...

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Last post by GerardH
01/16/25 18:48
The Dickerson Site- updated

Last post by Basia « 01/15/25 22:37
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by Mainiac » 01/05/25 20:34

Freinds, I have updated The Dickerson Site, adding a few new sections with new material. See the News and Updates tab for what is new.

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Last post by Basia
01/15/25 22:37
Ed M Hunter approved 8ft 6in 3 piece with extra tip

Last post by bamboo rodley « 01/14/25 16:12
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by Pbecigneul » 01/12/25 19:24

I was gifted a pair of Ed M Hunter rods from my very good friend and Dentist that I occasionally also fish with. I build graphite rods from blanks, I...

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Last post by bamboo rodley
01/14/25 16:12
Blackburn rods website?

Last post by Hellmtflies « 01/13/25 09:36
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by creakycane » 01/11/25 21:25

Does anyone know about Bill’s current offerings or website? I can’t seem to find it. TIA

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01/13/25 09:36

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