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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
HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

Last post by Pat salerno « 02/18/24 12:05
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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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02/18/24 12:05
The Split-Bamboo Rods of Pezon et Michel

Last post by Mole-Patrol « 01/18/24 05:36
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by jeffkn1 » 04/12/10 02:55

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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01/18/24 05:36
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
Just Curious.

Last post by PYochim « 12/05/24 22:18
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by PYochim » 11/24/24 13:49

I’m curious as to why there is never any mention of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths when the topic of the continuity of the Winston bamboo lineage arises? Those...

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12/05/24 22:18
Leonard in Hiram's lifetime

Last post by Brier549 « 12/01/24 09:16
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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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12/01/24 09:16
Unknown make and or model

Last post by Sporty1 « 11/30/24 19:17

by Sporty1 » 11/30/24 19:17

Hi everyone
I have come across this cane Rod here in Australia. It has absolutely no markings and I’m hopeful that someone can shed some light on its...

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11/30/24 19:17
Maki Caenis bamboo maker, any info?

Last post by pmtaylor16 « 11/26/24 11:32
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by pmtaylor16 » 11/25/24 21:47

I'm looking at a Maki Caenis build, it's a 12' 3/2 spliced joint two hand rod, it weighs in at 12.1oz, his website says he started building cane rods...

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11/26/24 11:32
JS Sharpe Aberdeen Scottie “The Featherlight” impregnated Rod

Last post by middlecalf « 11/23/24 11:26
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by Sporty1 » 11/19/24 07:44

Hi Guy
I was given from a deceased estate here in Australia the following rod. I’d like to know ( if possible) the manufacture date and any other...

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Last post by middlecalf
11/23/24 11:26
Nyglax Pip Fiberglass Rod

Last post by Tim Anderson « 11/15/24 23:29
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by Fishfun » 11/15/24 15:11

I recently discovered a vintage fly rod and can’t find any information about it on line. Would anyone here have any knowledge about this rod? The...

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Last post by Tim Anderson
11/15/24 23:29
New Orvis Superfine Introduction

Last post by Caneghost « 11/14/24 10:42
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by Greg Reynolds » 11/12/24 18:53

A new Shawn Brillion designed bamboo rod model was introduced in the Orvis November 2024 Fly Fishing catalog:

Note the mention of modern...

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Last post by Caneghost
11/14/24 10:42
M Desapio Rod Information

Last post by 68camaro « 11/13/24 17:07
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by 68camaro » 11/12/24 20:55

Hi I purchased my first bamboo rod (used) early this year, a 2-piece, 5'5 3wt that I bought for my tight mountain streams here in VA. I know exactly...

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11/13/24 17:07
Koenig-Nichols Rod Co. 2/2 Bamboo Flyrod

Last post by 2dabacking « 11/12/24 16:47
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by Bamboocollector#1 » 11/07/24 20:04

Latest acquisition, a beautiful 2/2 Koenig-Nichols Rod Co. bamboo fly rod. Both tips appear to be full length, but the butt section appears to be...

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Last post by 2dabacking
11/12/24 16:47
Anyone recognize this spool?

Last post by Gorgefly « 11/09/24 12:01
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by Gorgefly » 11/09/24 11:44

Purchased with sone other equipment as a lot.
Does anyone recognize it?

Thanks!
Matt

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Last post by Gorgefly
11/09/24 12:01
What is it

Last post by steeliefool « 10/27/24 18:00
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by Demps » 10/27/24 16:38

Can anyone help me with identifying this rod. Appears to be around 5 feet

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10/27/24 18:00

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