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HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

Last post by CCH « 12/19/24 05:06
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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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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
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
FET Brown Tone History

Last post by Woodlakejag « 01/25/25 20:33
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by Kave » 01/18/25 10:12

I’ve read it before but cant seem to find it now in previous threads.

When did FET transition from using a mahogany stained varnish to “brown...

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01/25/25 20:33
Granger Aristocrat reel seats

Last post by BigTJ « 01/25/25 19:49
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by flynangler » 01/23/25 16:07

I've recently become very interested in Granger rods. I'm looking for a little help re: Goodwin Granger 7030 Aristocrat reel seats. Spurr and...

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01/25/25 19:49
Tom Morgan Rodsmiths?

Last post by eamlee « 01/23/25 07:57
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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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01/23/25 07:57
H-I Brown Toning

Last post by mer « 01/22/25 13:36
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by Canewrap » 01/21/25 12:48

Does anyone know what method H-I used to tone their bamboo to get that dark brown? Like you see on the Tonka Queen? I'm making new tips for a Tonka...

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01/22/25 13:36
Tom Nigro

Last post by joep « 01/19/25 21:19
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by Hellmtflies » 09/10/21 12:20
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Does anyone know if Tom Nigro is still producing rectangular quads? Or, is he still making rods at all?
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Last post by joep
01/19/25 21:19
Recent T&T bamboo rods

Last post by Random Casts « 01/19/25 12:08
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by creakycane » 01/19/25 08:00

Wondering if anyone has seen recent rods, and how they compare aesthetically to early rods from 90s to 2015 or so. Thanks

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01/19/25 12:08
Dave Colyer Rods

Last post by BigTJ « 01/17/25 11:36
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by waltg » 01/08/25 13:21

Hi - Does anyone have info about Dave Colyer Denver Dave rods? Thanks - Walt

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01/17/25 11:36
Year(s) this South Bend 290 was made

Last post by walk_in_the_park « 01/09/25 10:31
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by walk_in_the_park » 01/08/25 19:41

Hello,
I've got a South Bend model 290 that has a yellow plastic (?), recently saw a dealer call it amber, reel seat. I've seen 290's with brownish...

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Last post by walk_in_the_park
01/09/25 10:31
Fly hook gauge

Last post by Silver Doctor « 01/08/25 10:35
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by sooty » 01/06/25 07:10

I have been given a Fly hook gauge and would welcome any info on who made them

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Last post by Silver Doctor
01/08/25 10:35
Gorman/Green River Rawson Place Varnished

Last post by cdmoore « 12/22/24 11:56
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by creakycane » 09/04/06 08:22
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Anyone have any pics of the Rawson Place Rods that they can post? Or refer me two on the web?

Thanks
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Last post by cdmoore
12/22/24 11:56
Carpenter Highlands Special

Last post by Greg Reynolds « 12/17/24 17:44
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by caneseeker » 12/15/24 14:27

Does anyone know the distinguishing features of the Highland Special as opposed to say the Browntone? Are there economy features that make it less...

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12/17/24 17:44

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