SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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South Bend 1948 catalog.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The 1949 South Bend catalog. Up to nine different models.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The 1950 South Bend catalog.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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South Bend's 1951 catalog.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The 1952 South Bend catalog.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The 1953 South Bend catalog.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The 1954 South Bend "Trade" catalog. This would be the last catalog to include bamboo rods.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Still need a couple more years to represent. PM me if you can help. Also, catalog listings for all bait casting and salt water rods from 1924 to 1954 are available upon request.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Still looking for copies of the 1929 and 1930 issues, if anyone can help. Also, any pre-1924. Thanks in advance.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Look for the South Bend "Catalog Listings" thread to be completed in the near future, obviously with a different image-hosting service. Thanks for all your past support.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Wow, I didn't know just how good my Dad was to me when I was a kid, my Dad gave me a South Bend rod just like the one the kid on the cover of the 1932 catalog has !

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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All photos erased! Again!
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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wrong66 wrote:All photos erased! Again!
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THERE BAAAACK!!!
Sorry, just could not help myself on this one.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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This is great. I have my father's (1916-1988) Model 291. Incredible to see it in the 1950 catalog, for $15.00! He got it new in the 1950's when we lived in CA. When I was 8 years old, I broke the tip while he was untangling my brothers fishing line. He was not happy. It sat for 25 years, I sent it to South Bend as a young teenager to try and mend things, when dad was still alive. They said something like "no more bamboo, sorry" Years later, sent it to my friend Jay Edwards in CO, who is a great bamboo builder, and contributor to this website. Jay made a new section for it. I now fish it in MT here where I live and have caught many trout on it. Would of loved to give it back to the old man. I want to thank Jay for bringing this back to life. Means a lot to me. Thanks wrong66 for all the history, tech info, and beautiful catalog pictures.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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The No.291 is a very desirable model. That it was your father's personal rod makes it priceless. Thanks for the photos.
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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HI Mark, couple of pics here from this year with the 291. Thanks again for the South Bend Story. I am "hooked"
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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Mark,

Do you have anything showing a model #25, 7.5’, 2/2 South Bend/Cross double built?
“He told us about Christ's disciples being fishermen, and we were left to assume, as my brother and I did, that all first-class fishermen on the Sea of Galilee were fly fishermen and that John, the favorite, was a dry-fly fisherman.”

Norman Maclean

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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It was introduced in the 1930 catalog under "New" items.

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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Hello,

I inherited a South Bend Rod No. 59 from my Grandfather many years ago. I have held on to it all these years and have now decided to take up fly fishing at age 65. At first, I did not want to use it but I know he would want me to. It does not have a scratch on it and has the original sock and tube. Did it come with a reel? I can't find one. I would like to purchase an original reel if there is one. Any help would sure be appreciated. I would really like to put an original reel with it for keepsakes.

Thanks!

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Re: SOUTH BEND Fly Rod Catalog Listings, 1924-1954

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They didn't come with a reel, which were sold separately. In our Classified section, make a WTB listing. You should get some action for an appropriate reel.
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