Question and answers concerning makers and manufacturers of bamboo fly rods.
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Last post by Jim T
09/15/23 10:08
Parramoure Fly Fishing Rod
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dddixon@gci.net »
09/07/23 00:33
I have come into possession of a Custom Made Parramoure Fly Fishing Rod, Kenosha, WI. The markings on the cap read 6'-0 3 wt. 2/2.It has a cork...
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Last post by dddixon@gci.net
09/13/23 22:12
Mystery Maker Mark
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Tallpaul »
09/10/23 02:09
Can anyone identify this maker? I think it says Louie Dunn Special, but I’m not sure.
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Last post by cdmoore
09/11/23 10:28
Herters Beveller
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WIHEXROD »
09/08/23 20:08
I received a call from another well known rodmaker asking if I had ever seen the beveller that Herters sold. He mentioned references to it in the...
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Last post by oneculm
09/09/23 20:45
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Last post by crowebeetle
09/13/23 23:25
Info about vintage rod appreciated
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Druff »
09/04/23 23:54
any information you could give me on this inherited rod would be appreciated! It’s 9 1/2’, w-4, 3 tips/2 miss/1 end. Has some markings “Rod Maker...
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Last post by Druff
09/06/23 15:13
E C Powell bamboo casting rod
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Flyfishbill »
09/04/23 08:05
I’m trying to find information about a Powell casting rod. Can anyone recommend where I can find information about these rods?
Thanks,
Bill...
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Last post by 16pmd
09/04/23 11:20
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
09/01/23 06:42
Phillipson Pacemaker ?
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Bloodhound »
08/30/23 10:52
I have acquired a Phillipson Pacemaker. It was represented as a 9' 3/2. I received it yesterday and so last night I was comparing it to my other...
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Last post by sawtelle8
08/31/23 14:11
Heddon 8 1/2' 2 F question
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tyghguy »
08/23/23 09:33
I have an opportunity to buy a Heddon in the 8 1/2' 2F taper. I have searched the forum and found that these rods are prone to breaking at the mid...
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Last post by Rio Grande King
08/26/23 20:57
Diehl Standard
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amlsml »
08/26/23 08:25
I have a rod I can't fins any info. It has a yellow and red logo that says DIEHL STANDARD and a re elephant ? Has a cardboard tube and a sock that...
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Last post by JoeBolt
08/28/23 17:49
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Last post by wctc1
08/23/23 11:05
Orvis Far & Fine Graphite Question
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by hexhatch » 06/05/09 17:23
I hope it is OK to ask a graphite rod related question here, Does anyone know whether or not the blanks for the Orvis Far & Fine 7' 9 5 wt were made...
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Last post by woody osborne
08/20/23 19:13
Leonard in Hiram's lifetime
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jeffkn1 »
03/07/20 12:27
(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
08/20/23 14:07
Orvis Test Rods
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NewUtahCaneAngler »
08/11/23 05:11
Based upon the condition of a few Orvis Test Rods, which came from Whities Estate, he certainly didn't test these while fishing as the all appear...
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Last post by barebo
08/11/23 07:56
Hardy Fly Rod Serial Numbers
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wctc1 »
08/08/23 16:46
Hello all: Have a couple of scanned pages from a 1998 dealer's catalog; can not get the PDF to right itself.
If you think this information is...
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Last post by Short Tip
08/10/23 15:32
Orvis Prototype(?) by Mr. Longacre
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wjdiii »
04/09/09 06:48
Here are some photos of an impregnated rod by Mr. Longacre who is mentioned in Mr. Keane's book. It is a rather crudely made rod. Binding twine and...
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Last post by cwfly
08/02/23 12:58
JS. Trowbridge Co. of Boston
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Bethabara »
05/21/18 23:37
I just picked up a JS. Trowbridge Co. of Boston / 3-2 / 9.6 ft. Calcutta cane fly rod with spiraled black & white acetate grip, spiked ferrules, hang...
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Last post by Old Creel
08/01/23 18:53
Rodmaker????
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dbeerbower »
07/18/23 13:30
Has anyone heard of a rodmaker from the 1900’s by the name of Tronk or maybe Frank Pearce? A friend of mine has a rod that was his grandfather’s and...
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Last post by dbeerbower
07/19/23 16:01
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07/16/23 17:52
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