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E C Powell 9' 3 piece
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by
tyghguy »
01/14/24 15:19
I have a 9' 3 piece E C Powell rod that weighs 4.7 or 4
8 ozs on my digital scale. The rod does not have the patent number indicating it being a...
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Last post by Godfroy
01/21/24 13:20
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Last post by Bamboo Don
01/17/24 14:22
Short Leonard 2 piece rods?
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by
snorider »
06/15/18 20:57
Hey guys,
Leonard rods are calling my name lately and I have plans to acquire a couple in the coming year. The classic looks, the history of the...
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Last post by Bamboo Don
01/16/24 23:06
Need help identifying rod
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by
Troutman69 »
01/15/24 13:06
A friend gave me this rod. It has no identifying markings and it has been rewrapped and refinished a long time ago. The male end of the gold ferrules...
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Last post by Troutman69
01/15/24 16:50
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Last post by BGreer
01/15/24 07:20
Orvis 8 footer comparison
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by
driftless angler »
12/17/23 22:13
I've researched this site and this is what I have come up with.
The 4 1/8 oz is a slow action 5/6 wt.
The 4 1/4 oz is a medium action 5-7 wt. A bit...
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Last post by checch
01/13/24 20:52
your rod collection
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maruoff »
03/22/04 06:28
This might not work because
1. some don't find it interesting,
2. some don't dare to post because they have
a) too few rods,
b) too many rods or...
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Last post by checch
01/13/24 13:18
G. E. Whaling Rod
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by
LakesideAl »
04/28/23 16:27
I recently came across this George Dad Whaling 9 ft. 3/2 fly rod which caught my eye because of its unusual wraps/intermediates pattern. They consist...
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Last post by Webfly
01/12/24 18:54
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Last post by bluesjay
01/12/24 00:45
Leonard 4099
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What is the difference between a Leonard 4099 and a 4099 Tournament.
Thanks
Vern
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Last post by jvh
01/11/24 05:01
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Last post by paramount
01/09/24 12:30
Jeff Hatton Traveling Collection
Replies: 9
by
bluejayee »
01/10/09 11:06
Hi Guys, I went yesterday to The Fly Fishing Show in Denver. Great Show but... The reason to go there is to see Jeff Hatton's traveling rod...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
01/06/24 21:10
Chubb rod questions
Replies: 12
by
Dukejb »
12/31/23 17:16
I purchased this Chubb rod a couple of years ago, and wanted to bring it before the members here. When I bought it, I thought maybe it was pre...
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Last post by sawtelle8
01/05/24 19:07
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Last post by One&Duns
01/03/24 19:18
Hardy Palakona 7'6" #6 tip?
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by
Gorgefly »
01/01/24 04:50
I know it’s a long shot and I’ll have mine scarfed but if anyone knows of the whereabouts of a rogue tip for this rod please let me know! It’s the US...
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Last post by Gorgefly
01/01/24 14:41
PHY Princess
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Schwiebert seemed very impressed with the PHY Princess (pg 1064, Trout ). He mentions also it’s among his collection at the time of writing. Does...
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Last post by TXTrout
12/30/23 12:34
L. L. Bean Steel Fly Rod
by
Pete Collin »
12/28/23 15:40
Hello All,
This might be an unusual post.
I was given this old steel fly rod a while back. Half the guides were missing, and I didn't know what to...
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Last post by Pete Collin
12/28/23 15:40
Vintage bamboo rod identification
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by
Robert71 »
12/25/23 17:12
My wife got me this rod for Christmas. I started collecting vintage bamboo rods just for fun. I think it’s a post ww2 rod made for American soldiers...
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Last post by TheMontyMan
12/28/23 01:48
Show your Signature Wraps
Replies: 245
by
fefferje »
11/08/18 00:14
I thought it would be fun to show the Signature Wraps on our fly rods. You can show a solo, a duo, or a trio. But let’s not post more than 3 in any...
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Last post by JoeBolt
12/22/23 21:13
Five Piece F E Thomas Rod
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by
2wood »
11/08/23 12:29
I just purchased a 5 piece F. E. Thomas fly rod. It had been posted on eBay for several months with a BIN of $245 or Best Offer. I am surprised that...
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Last post by cwfly
12/22/23 16:26
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