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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
Marty Karsetter Rods
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NorthBranch »
03/11/10 21:04
I'll be posting pics tomorrow, but man oh man. This guy just makes some fine rods. I ordered my 8'3'' 4wt Hollow Built a year ago and he told me...
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Last post by creakycane
12/12/23 11:35
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Last post by Pentalux
12/05/23 08:52
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Last post by moregrayling
12/05/23 05:19
Uslan Custom Built Rod Model #2624
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Scott M »
12/01/23 17:52
Hello,
I found this very cool looking rod at an estate sale. It looked beautiful so I bought it.
I can't find any information on it and hope someone...
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Last post by Canewrap
12/01/23 18:06
Very nice rod tube bags
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ParkerDHE »
11/18/23 18:05
If anyone has rod tubes with labels they don't want scratched, Sharon Hollifield makes very very nice bags. She also makes rod section bags too. Very...
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Last post by quashnet
11/24/23 13:42
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Last post by 2dabacking
11/22/23 19:44
Dating a Hardy Palakona “The Kenya”
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imaterp02 »
11/17/23 11:20
I have a Hardy Kenya 8’ 3/2 and I’m wondering when it was made. There is no serial # anywhere on the rod. I’m sure it’s all original. It’s in great...
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Last post by imaterp02
11/22/23 17:31
Lyon and Coulson Crown #303
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JasonWilliam »
11/17/23 16:08
Hello Collectors and Connoisseurs ~
I just discovered a trove of antique flyfishing rods, reels, flies and tools when going through my mom's...
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Last post by JasonWilliam
11/22/23 13:05
Phases of bamboo fever
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uniquafly »
03/06/16 22:15
I have been attempting to diagnose the different phases a bamboo fanatic goes through when infected with bamboo fever .
A question for those who...
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Last post by PHY
11/15/23 12:51
A few “Specials” FE Thomas and Orvis
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Salar4me »
08/08/22 11:45
Found a few somewhat interesting sticks at our local auction house - a place we spent every other Sunday at finding treasures (referred to as junk by...
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Last post by tyghguy
11/15/23 12:24
Leonard Catskill M40 tips
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FiberGrass »
11/13/23 21:21
For those who own pre fire 8 3/2 Catskill M40 - do you mind sharing tip dimensions on your rods right below the top guide? Were those typically in...
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Last post by FiberGrass
11/13/23 21:21
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Last post by kakaryan
11/09/23 00:09
Most Valuable Orvis Cane Rod
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by
Hellmtflies »
11/19/19 08:29
OK I admit it. I have Old man's Disease . In the middle of the night I wake up and can't fall back to sleep. It's when I do most of my reading. An...
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Last post by G-ManBart
12/27/23 08:33
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Last post by Lockfast
11/08/23 14:49
Thoughts on an E.C. Powell rod
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IR_Stoilov »
11/01/23 22:32
I just acquired an E.C. Powell rod and would love to get some feedback from the forum.
The rod is 3-piece 9’ 4” long and it weighs 5.8oz. The tips...
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Last post by IR_Stoilov
11/04/23 06:45
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