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The Split-Bamboo Rods of Pezon et Michel

Last post by beatle-bug « 02/15/25 15:44
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by jeffkn1 » 04/12/10 02:55
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This magazine article was contributed by Barry and generously translated by Stuart, both of whom deserve our thanks for sharing the information and...
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HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

Last post by ardster « 02/14/25 19:19
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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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02/14/25 19:19
Jon E. Tarantino

Last post by pmtaylor16 « 11/18/24 21:18
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by jeffkn1 » 10/21/23 13:28

The Tarantino catalog carried his American Neocane and American Glaskona rods, all made to his tapers, plus pages of regular Hardy fishing tackle. I...

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11/18/24 21:18
SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

Last post by bioprofsd « 10/13/24 10:31
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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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10/13/24 10:31
Asking for help with a Pezon rod date of production

Last post by Mole-Patrol « 07/14/23 15:19
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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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07/14/23 15:19
Cross Fly Rod catalog listings 1925-1935

Last post by bluesjay « 03/11/21 20:39
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by jeffkn1 » 03/11/21 18:02

Discussions of Cross rods will benefit from having the core catalog information separated from South Bend catalogs. My Lynn catalog is undated but...

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03/11/21 20:39
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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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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04/15/18 10:10
Granger Colorado & Denver Special casting rods

Last post by SWhitman « 04/20/25 13:50
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by ozarkwater » 04/12/25 18:24

Have seen them mentioned in the Granger book. Never have seen a real life Colorado or Denver Special bait casting rod.

I personally have several...

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04/20/25 13:50
Mel Jones Maker?

Last post by jan96 « 04/13/25 13:27
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by Isarwasser » 04/11/25 06:08

Hello everyone!

As a new member of the forum I'm looking to get some answers regarding the provenance of a beautiful rod I've been offered:

Its a...

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04/13/25 13:27
Tom Morgan Rodsmiths?

Last post by Twice « 04/11/25 11:43
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by FarNorth » 01/16/25 06:36
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I have tried recently to contact Morgan Rodsmiths with a question and a small order. Have not had any need in the past two years to reach out to them...
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04/11/25 11:43
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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04/11/25 05:13
rod made in Norway

Last post by henkverhaar « 04/04/25 00:54
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by paul1963 » 04/03/25 17:47

I can't tell what the cursive writing says on this rod
Rod has this in cursive writing just above grip

Konkerrance
Bull

It also says 8 1/2 '...

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Last post by henkverhaar
04/04/25 00:54
Leonard in Hiram's lifetime

Last post by Woodlakejag « 04/03/25 11:03
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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 Woodlakejag
04/03/25 11:03
Noris Bamboo Rod

Last post by henkverhaar « 04/01/25 08:16
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by Taku » 03/31/25 20:52

Acquired a bamboo rod through family. Noris Stabil (?) Original 216
3 peice rod all 36 long. 9'
Believe it is German manufacture pre-war I would...

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04/01/25 08:16
Doug Merrick, Winston: Before we forget

Last post by Booman2 « 03/31/25 20:49
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by wctc1 » 03/28/25 16:31

When we lost the forum for a while about two weeks ago I made a note to myself about what I think is an important article: Douglas Clifford Merrick,...

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03/31/25 20:49
Snyder's KINEO 130 NASSAU ST NY very old cane rod

Last post by davidjames « 03/26/25 14:30
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by davidjames » 03/25/25 12:31

This is my second posting to this forum as I just rejoined this forum a few days ago.

I have a rod that is well labeled on the reel seat that says...

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03/26/25 14:30
"Hellion" rod by Arthar D Anderson 12-34??

Last post by davidjames « 03/25/25 13:36
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by davidjames » 03/25/25 13:34

I acquired this old rod with unusual markings. It is 3 piece 9'-3 (each section 39 inches) and weighs in about 6 oz. There was no bag or tube/case...

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Last post by davidjames
03/25/25 13:36
Old Orvis Fly Rod. Pre 1900?

Last post by carl otto « 03/28/25 14:22
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by carl otto » 03/24/25 09:40

Collective:

I have acquired what to me is a very old Orvis rod the owner wishes to sell. I need your expertise as to what it is and an approximate...

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03/28/25 14:22

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