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HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

Last post by wrong66 « 05/08/20 17:38
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by wrong66 » 04/29/20 19:32
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Below, in chronological order, are the original 1900-1953 Clark-Horrocks & Horrocks-Ibbotson Co. split bamboo fly rod catalog listings. Thanks go out...
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05/08/20 17:38
Asking for help with a Pezon rod date of production

Last post by henkverhaar « 11/13/19 16:24
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by Low-and-Slow » 04/04/14 17:17

Hi,
I would like to find out when my Pezon rod has been made. It is a parabolic Saumon, 10 1/2 feet long and the ID numbers are 1326117.
I have tried...

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11/13/19 16:24
SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

Last post by wrong66 « 08/21/19 22:02
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by wrong66 » 08/07/16 10:23
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Below, in chronological order, you will find the original 1924-1954 fly rod catalog listings from the South Bend Bait Company. Just as was done with...
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08/21/19 22:02
Two Eulogies for Tom Moran, by Tom Dorsey and Toby Moran

Last post by JabaliHunter « 04/08/19 06:08
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by Whitefish Press » 05/21/14 07:01

Memories of a Friend

by Tom Dorsey

I first met Tom Moran at his home in England. I was there attending a fly fishing trade show with Allen...

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Last post by JabaliHunter
04/08/19 06:08
SHAKESPEARE Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1912-1952

Last post by wrong66 « 11/04/18 16:05
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by wrong66 » 11/15/17 17:10
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On the following pages I'll be posting the original fly rod catalog listings from the Shakespeare Company, covering the years 1921 until the end of...
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11/04/18 16:05
HEDDON Catalog Listings, 1924-56 w/Ferrule & Fly Rod Charts

Last post by cwfly « 04/15/18 10:10
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by wrong66 » 01/29/15 15:41
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In the following posts will be a chronological list of all the original catalog listings for all models of Heddon bamboo fly rods (and one steel...
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Last post by cwfly
04/15/18 10:10
Looking for the maker of this rod marked with an 'N'

Last post by GBU31v1 « 07/02/20 20:15
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by Boogityman » 07/02/20 14:53

Hi all,

I got this rod from my Uncle as part of clearing his old house after he passed a few years ago. I have always been curious about the...

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07/02/20 20:15
Greystone Rods??

Last post by saddlemaker « 06/30/20 08:30

by saddlemaker » 06/30/20 08:30

Hi, hoping someone knows H. Smith/Greystone Rods from Ontario Canada. Years back he made me this rod and I have lost his contact info. I would just...

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Last post by saddlemaker
06/30/20 08:30
Frederick Malleson

Last post by Pentalux « 06/26/20 09:30
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by Pentalux » 03/23/20 09:43
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Looking for any and all information regarding Frederick Malleson.

My understanding is that he was born in 1850 and partnered with Conroy & Bissett...
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Last post by Pentalux
06/26/20 09:30
Per Brandin

Last post by GBU31v1 « 06/24/20 16:48
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by Mainiac » 06/23/20 08:55

Per Brandin is now accepting credit cards and PayPal for items for sale on his site.

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06/24/20 16:48
Leonard in Hiram's lifetime

Last post by jeffkn1 « 06/23/20 07:58
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by jeffkn1 » 03/07/20 12:27
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(Through the generosity of author Jerry Girard)

The Early Years :

Hiram Leonard was one of America's most fascinating pioneers, although today,...
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Last post by jeffkn1
06/23/20 07:58
South Bend 5257 bamboo rod

Last post by jeffkn1 « 06/23/20 05:34
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by Smchang55 » 06/22/20 20:28

Rod says made by south bend but I can’t find it in the catalogue on line in the forum. I have 3/1 nine footer. Help please.

Sent from my iPhone...

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Last post by jeffkn1
06/23/20 05:34
Identification of bambo rod

Last post by Curt Holliday « 06/23/20 06:18
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by Curt Holliday » 06/22/20 11:34

Recently bought this rod and think it is bambo but not sure. Only marking left on it is shown in the photo below. Any if appreciated.
Curt

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06/23/20 06:18
Ari T Hart Remco reel ?

Last post by JabaliHunter « 06/19/20 17:06
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by Minnesota » 06/17/20 12:45

What is a Danish made Remco in excellent+ condition worth? Are these reels common or rare or something in between?

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Last post by JabaliHunter
06/19/20 17:06
New Winston rods

Last post by tyghguy « 06/15/20 16:10
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by Minnesota » 06/05/20 15:53
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How do the current Winston bamboo rods compare to Brackett Era models?
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Last post by tyghguy
06/15/20 16:10
#10 Heddon

Last post by Jacque Le Fluer « 06/15/20 15:59
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by Jacque Le Fluer » 06/14/20 14:34

Looking for info on thread for a Heddon #10. From the catalog information in our forum I’ve learned the first #10 had blue with white thread. The...

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Last post by Jacque Le Fluer
06/15/20 15:59
Earliest bass fly rods?

Last post by perfesser « 06/14/20 17:18
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by jeffkn1 » 06/11/20 07:57

In the 1880's the big news for bass anglers was the Henshall rod, a practical alternative to long heavy wood or whole bamboo rods when using live or...

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Last post by perfesser
06/14/20 17:18
Looking for information on NYSG Company of New York.

Last post by Pentalux « 06/12/20 09:55
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by Cubbymac1 » 06/09/20 17:56

A customer brought me an old bamboo bait casting rod with the stamp of NYSG CO NY in the reel seat. Looking for company info and approx....

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Last post by Pentalux
06/12/20 09:55
Quebec Rodmaker?

Last post by saddlemaker « 06/04/20 18:42
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by saddlemaker » 06/03/20 22:32

Hi, this is a real shot in the dark, but I am hoping you can help me out. Around 15 or so years ago I purchased a 7’ 9”, 5 wt. impregnated and...

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Last post by saddlemaker
06/04/20 18:42
EVERBEST casting rod. Info please!!

Last post by roycestearns « 06/02/20 21:20
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by HistoryFishingMuseum » 06/02/20 14:53

Just found a rod, completely in the dark with this rod. It is a nice looking rod but not a fly rod. I am just grasping for answers right now. Metal 5...

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06/02/20 21:20

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