Question and answers concerning makers and manufacturers of bamboo fly rods.
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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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Last post by jeffkn1
07/16/23 17:52
Abbey & Imbrie info
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Woodlakejag »
07/08/23 10:43
Looking for information about the retail store Abbey & Imbrie that was in NYC. I’ve never seen a picture of the storefront or inside, was wondering...
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Last post by Woodlakejag
07/09/23 07:55
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Last post by Ratracejohnny
07/08/23 08:23
Bags for vintage fly rods
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Short Tip »
11/07/22 18:39
Hello folks, I know this has come up before, I'm hoping for up to date info - Is anyone out there making bags for older rods? As in, close...
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Last post by quashnet
07/07/23 13:15
Sunday Trivia
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Woodlakejag »
06/25/23 12:56
On August 7th 1909, somewhere in the United States, a local yacht club held races and a boat parade. Among the 23 boats in the parade were the “June”...
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Last post by cwfly
07/05/23 17:18
What are they?
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douglasjohnson »
06/21/23 10:17
Inherited two bamboo fly rods that look to be pretty old. However they are very scant on markings. One has the word Wilson in script with the numbers...
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Last post by Edy
01/22/24 07:56
L U Beitz Austin Texas
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erics beetle »
05/02/23 03:16
Hi just got this from a well known auction site for not to much and wondered if anyone has any information on the rod or the builder please . The guy...
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Last post by erics beetle
06/21/23 05:31
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Last post by RL Troutman
06/20/23 21:49
Hunter Banks
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narcodog »
06/20/23 15:49
Does anyone have any info on a Hunter Banks cane fly rod. I have been to shop many time but don't recall seeing cane rods. TIA
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Last post by narcodog
06/20/23 15:49
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Last post by imfishin
06/18/23 21:31
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Last post by Carpenter Bros Rods
06/16/23 09:49
Dating a Montague
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DriftingBaetis »
06/14/23 09:11
Have used the search feature here to no avail.
Please, when was this Sunbeam made?
9 feet, 3/1 casts a 5 wt. nicely.
Tiny agate stripper
Decal is...
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Last post by JoeBolt
06/14/23 22:19
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Last post by kermit
06/14/23 07:43
McHarg after MacHarg?
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ORCADave »
06/13/23 12:27
Hi,
Does anybody have information about who bought McHarg's business and trademarks after his son got out of the fishing tackle business? Clark...
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Last post by jeffkn1
06/13/23 13:13
Snake Brand contact
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JMoon »
05/19/23 10:38
Wondering if anyone has heard from Mike McCoy lately. I’ve tried contacting Snake Brand a few times over the last few weeks with no reply. He’s...
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Last post by penta-spey
06/06/23 11:25
Granger Special Question
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Japandy »
06/03/23 10:45
Greetings All.
I have a Granger Special fly rod which was my dad's. I can't seem to find any mention of this particular model on the web.
The...
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Last post by Japandy
06/04/23 10:00
English rod maker Bob Southwell.
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black bear »
08/26/21 14:06
A bit of a long shot but curiosity has got the best of me.
Does anyone here have any information on an English rod builder by the name of Bob...
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Last post by Mahseer
06/01/23 00:51
Who knew!!
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Simon Wagstaff »
05/11/23 14:34
Like many others, I've always regarded Jim Payne as pretty much the apogee of classic rod makers.
But as much admiration as I have for the man and...
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Last post by St Vrain Angler
05/29/23 14:08
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