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G. E. Whaling Rod
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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Last post by cdmoore
12/18/23 06:16
When To Or NOT To Scarf A Tip, Opinions
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I'm posting this here because it's not a how to question, but rather, opinions on when to . If a rod is on the more valuable side, say an FE Thomas,...
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Last post by Peales
12/17/23 11:09
Bill Edwards Quad Numbers
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gearboy »
07/18/10 13:16
I just picked up a 9 foot Edwards Quad and was wondering about the number system he used. It is a number 56-7721. Does this mean that it's a series...
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Last post by Flykuni3
12/16/23 19:38
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Last post by Bamboo Don
12/14/23 12:46
Orvis data base
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Bamboo Don »
12/13/23 14:53
Is any one having trouble with the Orvis Data Base, it won't let me check a serial number
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Last post by Bamboo Don
12/14/23 09:49
Node Work on Old Trade Rods
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Choptanked »
12/02/23 16:31
I have a 7 1/2 Montague Rapidan, my first cane rod. I was inspecting the node work this afternoon and was somewhat surprised at the quality of the...
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Last post by Adamsdry
12/13/23 09:48
Not a bamboo fly rod
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snubnose57 »
12/12/23 15:26
I thought tis forum would be the best to answer my questions.
Just picked up a metal telescopic fly rod at a yard sale. It has the shakespeare logo,...
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Last post by bluesjay
12/13/23 00:56
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