HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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1948 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.
Just found. This was H-I's first deluxe catalog after the war.
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The 1948-1949 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalogs.
Another list from Don C. Jann's sales book, indicating rods being produced for the 1948-1949 fiscal year. Though these lists are without illustrations, they offer complete specs for each rod's components, wraps, etc. that aren't found in the regular catalogs. H-I's first deluxe catalog after WWII would not appear until 1949.

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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The 1949 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.
The first deluxe catalog printed after WWII.

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Though not on H-I stationery, that's rare internal documentation of some kind. Good purchase and a valuable reference, Mark.

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jeffkn1 wrote:Though not on H-I stationery, that's rare internal documentation of some kind. Good purchase and a valuable reference, Mark.
Jeff,
Those were received from Walt Carpenter, then passed on to me recently by Warren Horrocks.

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The 1950 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.
Photos forthcoming.

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The 1951 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.

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The 1952 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.

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The 1953 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.

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For now, this concludes the Horrocks-Ibbotson thread. I have two more earlier years coming that I will post shortly. After that, I will post them as I acquire them. If any forum members are able to supply scans of the years that are missing, and there are many, PLEASE PM me. I'll also be happy to buy them, if that's what it takes. Thanks again to Warren Horrocks, who helped me immensely on this latest project.
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Just a reminder that I still need scans or catalogs (will buy) of earlier Horrocks-Ibbotson catalogs, from anyone who has them. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Thank you for your efforts!
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wrong66 - you are the BEST. I have saved them to Pinterest for posterity. Hope you don't mind.

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Not at all. The history of these rods belongs to all of us.

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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wrong66 wrote:
05/07/20 19:08
The 1950 HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Catalog.
Photos forthcoming.
Were these photos ever made available? I ask because I'm looking for a catalog description of an Old Hi's Hitest Registered with a green reel seat as opposed to the maroon reel seat shown for the same registered rod in 1951.

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Still looking for the 1950 edition.

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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Been trying to date my 8.5' H-I Lucky Ace. Have not found it in catalog postings. It is referenced by other posting but no years identified.Attached is the label on the rod. No other markings.Reel seat is dark green plastic, down locking. Using a deflection calculation it would be a 7 wt.

I can read the label as "BAR -MA" at top

Red color text "H-I" in a yellow diamond. The word "RO(D) in yellow banner to the right.
"Ibbotson" below "ROD"
and tiny text at bottom. "TICA NY". " Made in USA"

"Lucky Ace" hand written toward the handle

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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A few questions about the Princess.

1. When did it go out of production?
2. Was it ever sold with just one tip?
3. What line weight was it rated for?

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Re: HORROCKS-IBBOTSON Fly Rod Catalog Listings 1900-1953

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1956 Johnny Podres H & I fishing lure Kits I’m interested Pat Salerno Jr 518-546-9775 adkstillhunter@hotmail.com thank you for this post!!!
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