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Dumb Question ...
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Housatonic Quill »
02/23/08 13:20
... but one I've never before seen asked or answered. Who made/adopted the first snake guide? When? Was it a US or an English/European invention?...
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Last post by cwfly
02/26/08 06:51
Tea Stick Rods ???
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KenKane »
02/25/08 13:09
There is a rod for sale on Ebay. It says Tea Stick on the rod. Anybody know anything about these rods?? Any good??
Thanks
KenKane
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Last post by pvansch1
02/26/08 03:22
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Last post by jayhake
02/25/08 19:17
Marty Keane--? What's up?
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Does anyone have specific recent information on Mr. Keane? I haven't received a catalog in quite some time. Of course we all know he has been ill....
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Last post by fishbates
02/25/08 16:40
Who's a cane rod speculator?
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Flyman615 »
02/20/08 11:57
The current global economy aside, is there anyone out there who considers him/herself an active speculator in today's bamboo fly rod market?
Since...
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Last post by aquabonito
02/24/08 16:53
Question about Orvis Rod Tube
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fisherman911 »
02/23/08 06:51
Does anyone know if Orvis used Peerless Rod tubes around the time of serial # range 10120? Specifically one that had a non machined bottom and cap....
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Last post by Flyman615
02/23/08 12:42
Oooh! My eyes! And my fingers!
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lstshkr »
02/22/08 20:25
I just about finished the wraps on my 9' Granger Favorite. This is my first attempt at a total restoration, and had I known anything about wrapping,...
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02/23/08 05:56
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Last post by CaddisHatch
02/22/08 20:44
H.L. Leonard Identification Help
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HellsCanyon »
02/21/08 15:15
I have being looking to identify this H.L. Leonard Rod off and on for the last several years hopefully someone here can help. The bottom reel seat...
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Last post by HellsCanyon
02/22/08 18:16
Phillipson Peerless 63...info?
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nativebrownie »
02/17/08 15:57
Curious - saw a Phillipson Peerless, 8/3/2 63... how was the 63 distinctive?.. noticed the finely fnished green wraps as opposed to the standard...
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Last post by nativebrownie
02/22/08 16:06
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Last post by baetisrodhani
02/22/08 13:29
Orvis 8'6" 4 3/4th Oz. rod
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bob2935 »
02/18/08 18:20
Was wondering what forum members felt about the Orvis Battenkill 8'6 for a eight weight rod. It weights 4 3/4 oz. Was wondering if this would be more...
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Last post by oldboyscout
02/22/08 07:55
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
02/21/08 13:51
Early Ed Payne - what to do ...
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Ken M 44 »
02/17/08 23:49
I need some suggestions and maybe a little advice ...
I have a very early Ed Payne 8' 'Light Trout' rod (circa 1910-1915) which is in for...
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Last post by jeffkn1
02/21/08 06:11
Cortland Clear Creek Fly Lines?
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bob2935 »
02/20/08 19:49
Heading to the Cortland factory on Friday to pick up some new lines. Love the Peach 444's, Sylks and was wondering what people think of the Clear...
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Last post by spruce grouse
02/21/08 05:07
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Last post by krautcaster
02/21/08 02:41
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Last post by Mrdi
02/20/08 19:57
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Last post by lstshkr
02/20/08 13:39
R.K. Bolt 7'3" 3wt
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kinzua »
02/18/08 14:36
So as not to hijack creaky's thread, I decided to start a separate topic on Mr. Robert Bolt's 7'3 3wt.
Can any one share their casting, or better...
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Last post by oldfishbrain
02/20/08 12:18
Gary Howells Rod Hardware
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creakycane »
02/17/08 18:35
Did Gary Howells make his own rod hardware (particularly the seat hardware, but also ferrules)? If not, does anyone know where it was made or by...
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Last post by creakycane
02/19/08 17:17
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