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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
03/26/25 17:45
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
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
Vintage leather fly rod cases
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Mike N »
04/18/23 08:04
If you’re going to fly fish vintage bamboo, you may as well arrive at the water with your rod in a classic leather rod case.
Lyon & Coulson was a...
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Last post by Short Tip
03/26/25 19:04
vintage rod identification
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northforksalmon »
03/24/25 18:46
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I am looking for help with identification of this rod, it's about 10 1/2 feet long no identifying marks that I can see.
It was my...
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Last post by hatch
03/25/25 01:50
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Last post by AnglersCane
03/24/25 12:07
Trip Report--Tokyo Flyshops
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wannabe »
08/21/18 13:26
Greetings,
A different sort of trip report from the ones we usually see in the Fishing Bamboo section. I just got back from a two-week trip to Japan...
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Last post by ibookje
03/24/25 11:24
Walter Babb...
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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
03/24/25 07:12
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Last post by Drakefowler
03/22/25 22:30
Maryland show this Saturday
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kevinhaney1 »
03/19/25 08:53
If you are planning to attend the very good Maryland Fly Fishing Show ( ) on Saturday, some of us from the forum usually get together for lunch about...
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Last post by Morning Dew
03/21/25 03:23
Cris Carpenter rod review
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ibookje »
03/26/17 15:44
Hi guys,
I just post a short review on a rod by Cris Carpenter.
He generously sent me a demo rod, his best taper (8 ft #3 2/2), and I have been...
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Last post by blackdog
03/20/25 20:29
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 JamesEric
03/19/25 17:26
Funny stuff from Japan sellers
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Dustnstuff »
02/08/25 12:46
There's a lot of funny stuff going on, and I want to warn you all.
Very high end bamboo rods from Japan are being offered the bay. Two different...
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Last post by Webfly
03/18/25 18:30
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 tata415
03/18/25 08:59
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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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
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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