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SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

Last post by wrong66 « 05/22/21 17:09
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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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05/22/21 17:09
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
HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

Last post by wrong66 « 01/02/21 10:11
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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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01/02/21 10:11
Asking for help with a Pezon rod date of production

Last post by henkverhaar « 11/13/19 16:24
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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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11/13/19 16:24
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
Sewell Dunton 193 Custom Mystery

Last post by barebo « 07/01/22 20:53

by barebo » 07/01/22 20:53

I bought this rod last year as it just met all of my criteria and it has met that in spades. There is precious little info on Dunton rods and this...

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07/01/22 20:53
8" 4 weight

Last post by GerardH « 07/01/22 20:41
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by Eperous » 06/07/22 16:45

So I'm loosely thinking of pursuing an 8 foot 4 weight cane rod, something sweet and delicate for summer in the Catskills... I'm more interested in a...

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Last post by GerardH
07/01/22 20:41
Winston 5wt

Last post by mcflyfish « 07/01/22 16:51
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by Srx_mdq » 07/01/22 12:05

Hello, I recently received this rod as an inheritance.
Could someone help me to know a little more about her? History, materials, value, etc. Thanks...

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Last post by mcflyfish
07/01/22 16:51
Sweetgrass - cane geometry

Last post by Eperous « 07/01/22 16:30

by Eperous » 07/01/22 16:30

I have a question regarding the geometric characteristics , not shape of Sweetgrass cane rods... I believe QUAD means four sides, PENT five, and HEX...

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07/01/22 16:30
New rod, know nothing about it!

Last post by SpringCreek « 07/01/22 13:07
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by Bob Loblaw » 06/29/22 19:37

I recently acquired a new 7 6' 5 weight in perfect never fished condition. It's not an old rod, but I know nothing about its origin. The only...

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07/01/22 13:07
Samuel Phillipe

Last post by ted patlen « 06/24/22 11:21
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by ted patlen » 06/23/22 20:29

Does anyone know if he has descendants still living?

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Last post by ted patlen
06/24/22 11:21
South Bend Question

Last post by CMcDowell « 06/16/22 20:52
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by CMcDowell » 06/12/22 17:49

Did all c. 1932-34 model 20/120 South Bend fly rods have intermediate wraps?

I suppose anything is possible. I should ask, does anyone have, or has...

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Last post by CMcDowell
06/16/22 20:52
Landman ring guides

Last post by jmcj1984 « 06/08/22 18:35
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by jmcj1984 » 06/07/22 21:30

I was wondering if there was a approximate date when John Landman stopped using loose ring guides or did the stores who had their name on the rod...

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06/08/22 18:35
Opinions on Steve Kiley Rods

Last post by jhcoffeebum « 06/07/22 09:52
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by Caneghost » 12/16/17 08:58

I am interested in learning what people think about Steve Kiley rods. I understand he used Dickerson and Leonard tapers and made quality rods.

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06/07/22 09:52
Leonard in Hiram's lifetime

Last post by ibookje « 06/05/22 12:43
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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 ibookje
06/05/22 12:43
early Orvis 10’, 3pc, 7wt graphite

Last post by PAGH « 06/01/22 15:31

by PAGH » 06/01/22 15:31

Hi all,

Anyone familiar with the above rod and it’s characteristics; personal likes/dislikes?

Thank you,

PAGH

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06/01/22 15:31
Any news (update) on Bob Taylor ?

Last post by Trout120-1 « 05/30/22 16:44
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by Trout120-1 » 07/25/20 13:43
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How is Bob doing ? Is he still making rods ??
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05/30/22 16:44
Thomas and Thomas Classic Model # C1SC 8ft. 5wt

Last post by Caneghost « 05/28/22 11:43
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by salarseeker » 05/26/22 18:37

Might there be any info out there on a Thomas and Thomas Classic 8ft. 5 wt. , Cane rod, 2 piece 2 tip Model # C1SC , Ser# 3995.Anything would help....

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05/28/22 11:43

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