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My first Bamboo rod
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Mull Dover »
06/07/07 07:51
Gentlemen,
I am a seasoned flyfisher who is about to undertake fishing my first bamboo rod. I was gifted, by my fly fishing mentor, a Gene Edwards...
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Last post by canebrook
06/15/07 13:08
Battenkill for the database
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Muddy2u »
06/15/07 01:58
Battenkill - 8' 2/2, 4 1/8 oz, H.D.G., serial # (86290)
11/64 ferules. Ron White was the maker and finished it on April 23, 1984.
P.S. Thanks Greg...
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
06/15/07 12:39
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Last post by BlackHillsBill
06/15/07 08:49
Provenance for repair?
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Bucktrout »
06/13/07 12:16
Recently had to have a guide replaced on a tip section. I had the maker of the rod repair it. The rod retails for about $1400.
Should I have some...
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Last post by Trout120
06/15/07 08:49
classified ad
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recane1 »
06/13/07 03:29
Last night I read an ad in the classified's. The ad simply said Antique fly rods and reels So I called the number this morning. The man on the phone...
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Last post by recane1
06/15/07 05:22
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
06/13/07 16:25
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Last post by fishnbanjo
06/13/07 01:49
Rod Weight Question?
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jcbff »
06/10/07 04:02
I have been reading a Haig-Brown book, and he discusses fishing an 8 foot, 4 oz. rod, and then switching to an 8.5 foot, 5 oz. rod. How does this...
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Last post by canenut
06/12/07 02:58
Payne 204LH
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by
quadfisher »
06/05/07 09:08
Does anyone have any idea what the LH designation means on this rod. It's an 8'0 , 3/2, weighing in at 5 3/8 ounces with a screwlock reel seat. I'm...
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Last post by poudre1
06/10/07 15:53
Heddon # 20 9ft Bill Stanley
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jayhake »
06/04/07 06:18
Greetings all,
I recently had the opportunity to check out a Heddon Bill Stanley's Favorite in the following configuration:
9ft
3 pc
2 1/2 Ferrule...
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Last post by jayhake
06/10/07 06:40
Leonard serial numbers
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gofish60 »
06/07/07 14:56
I have always thought that the serial numbered Leonards started in the late 1960s, and were consecutively numbered (into the 3000's), until Maxwell...
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Last post by Salmosalar
06/09/07 04:24
Heddons
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Flyfishbill »
05/26/07 02:41
If you were going to collect Heddon bamboo rods. What would be the top 10 must have rods?
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Last post by oneculm
06/09/07 03:54
Heddon Deluxe # 60
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by
Trap Bum »
06/02/07 10:24
Can anyone provide information on a Heddon # 60. The rod is 9' with 2 tips and in mint condition. The grip is walnut with checkered panels on it....
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Last post by WA
06/08/07 16:54
Cortland 444
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BDShea »
06/08/07 12:05
Does anyone have any information on the value of a Cortland 444 Ltd, 8ft, 8wt, 2piece, bamboo rod? This rod is in mint condition. I'll take any...
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Last post by Southbranch
06/08/07 15:35
quads
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recane1 »
06/08/07 05:12
Any body ever make a nodless quad? I have never seen one or heard of one. It seems that if one were going to make a nodless rod that a quad would...
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Last post by recane1
06/08/07 07:05
Can you ID the rod builder?
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reelhimin »
06/07/07 04:58
I have a 2 piece, 6 wt. bamboo rod that is marked Troutbend Wisconsin. No other markings other than the weight and 6 wt. Does anyone have a clue on...
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Last post by reelhimin
06/07/07 04:58
Orvis 8'6"
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by
bob2935 »
05/21/07 16:10
Just wondering what people think about the Orvis Battenkill 8'6 4 3/8 rod. It calls for a eight, but was wondering if it could load with a DT6. I...
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Last post by Drew Creek
06/07/07 03:54
When was my Leonard made
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fatlongbelly »
06/01/07 07:53
Dear members,
Could you please shed some light on the origins of my new 13 foot Leonard salmon rod. There are no patent numbers, matter of fact no...
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Last post by kmgunn
06/03/07 15:31
Heddon 115
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recane1 »
05/24/07 04:32
I apoligize in advance for not having read Mr. Sinclair's book on the Heddons. I have heard so many great things about this book. The question I have...
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Last post by cebfishing
06/03/07 14:45
New Scott Cane
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creakycane »
05/28/07 15:54
Got to at least wiggle the 6'11 3 wt from Scott saturday. Very nice can work and wraps, good small stream/small fly action - small Scott-type grip...
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Last post by creakycane
06/02/07 13:02
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