Collecting Bamboo Fly Rods

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Got a new rod lately? # 2

Last post by Bamboo Don « 04/20/25 19:29
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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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04/20/25 19:29
Classic Fly Rod & Tackle Dealers

Last post by jshappyvalley « 03/15/25 15:10
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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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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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10/27/24 17:03
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
“Blue Collar” Rods?

Last post by flyfishermann1955 « 04/23/25 03:46
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by blackdog » 04/16/25 10:19
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Good morning! The backbone of my rod collection are “blue collar” rods:

2 Heddons
3 Heddon trade rods
1 Folsom/Divine
1 William Mills “Standard”
1...
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Last post by flyfishermann1955
04/23/25 03:46
Three of a kind.....show yours

Last post by Adamsdry « 04/22/25 12:13
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by nativetrout » 04/09/14 22:01
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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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Last post by Adamsdry
04/22/25 12:13
Collectible T&T rods?

Last post by Godfroy « 04/22/25 08:32
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by pupnick+1 » 02/19/16 20:17
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Which do you consider to be the most collectible T&T rods? Why do you think so?
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Last post by Godfroy
04/22/25 08:32
What do you want?

Last post by barebo « 04/20/25 10:29
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by mer » 04/12/25 13:25
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Kind of a weird/off topic thing, but has had me thinking.

I've been around on this forum for a long time. From the original owners (Clark) through...
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Last post by barebo
04/20/25 10:29
Vintage leather fly rod cases

Last post by pgwulf « 04/19/25 16:15
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by Mike N » 04/18/23 08:04
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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 pgwulf
04/19/25 16:15
Hardy Monogram bamboo

Last post by Gorgefly « 04/17/25 23:00
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by Gorgefly » 04/15/25 19:58

Anyone know anything about these rods? Not much out there.

Thanks!

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Last post by Gorgefly
04/17/25 23:00
Gillum info

Last post by headwaters « 04/17/25 20:32
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by Glenrad » 04/17/25 16:27

Never having owned one I was wondering if Gillum typically put any information on his rods such as serial numbers, line weights, or model numbers. In...

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Last post by headwaters
04/17/25 20:32
Shipping Rods

Last post by Random Casts « 04/15/25 20:49
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by Random Casts » 04/15/25 07:17

Hi Guys,

Normally when I ship bamboo fly rods I use the black ABS tubing. It’s expensive, heavy and it is virtually indestructible. Well worth it to...

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Last post by Random Casts
04/15/25 20:49
Winchester Fly Rod

Last post by crowebeetle « 04/14/25 16:22
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by WinchesterGuy » 04/14/25 13:49

Hey everyone. Thanks for adding me ! I collect other things but came across this fly rod and the only reason I bought it was due to its brand made by...

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Last post by crowebeetle
04/14/25 16:22
Restoration recommendation.

Last post by Random Casts « 04/14/25 12:24
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by Glenrad » 04/14/25 12:20

I’m looking at a Payne that will be in need of some help. Not structural but mostly wrapping and refinishing. I called Steve Blake, but he is no...

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Last post by Random Casts
04/14/25 12:24
Five Piece F E Thomas Rod

Last post by 2wood « 04/11/25 10:17
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by 2wood » 11/08/23 12:29
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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 2wood
04/11/25 10:17
J.W Weigle Rod Builder

Last post by Caneghost « 04/11/25 05:13
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by Bill Skilton » 04/10/25 16:56

Help. Looking for information on Pennsylvania Bamboo rod maker, J.W Weigle. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Cheers, Bill

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Last post by Caneghost
04/11/25 05:13
8'ers Just For Fun

Last post by Sanmiguel « 04/10/25 15:55
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by Kave » 12/27/24 16:00
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An 8' rod has been lauded numerous times in previous posts as perhaps the best all around length for a bamboo rod. For the record, I like all lengths...
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Last post by Sanmiguel
04/10/25 15:55
Chris Raine Upper Sac Special

Last post by motosacto « 04/10/25 13:36
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by jockperkins » 03/27/25 14:03

I am trying to get some information on this rod regarding most appropriate use; trout fishing, small stream, mid sized stream, fishability with dries...

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Last post by motosacto
04/10/25 13:36
Winston 8 1/2 4 guides!

Last post by BigTJ « 04/10/25 12:28
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by checch » 04/08/25 09:16

Just bought a sweet SF Winston,all original in SF where my kids live. Unfortunately,it’s still there and I’m in Greenfield,MassachusettsThe rod is in...

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Last post by BigTJ
04/10/25 12:28
F.E. Thomas ready to catch fish again.

Last post by brookiesulfur « 04/09/25 13:33
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by davidk » 04/06/25 12:38

It's finally ready to go fishing again. I finally finished my F.E. Thomas Special rod. It's been a long process and I've learned a lot. When I got...

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04/09/25 13:33

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