Bean's Double L 9' 592
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Bean's Double L 9' 592
#1I have what appears to be a LL Bean Double L rod, and am wondering if anybody can tell me something about the rod such as the date when made, is it a bamboo rod, etc.
When assembled the rod is 9'. It has 3 pieces, each 3' in length, with a second tip section.
I would say it is in Excellent condition. By the handle on the base is engraved in script "Beans Double L"
It came in a leather case with a cotton bag and wooden rod for support.
Included are several pictures of the rod.
This rod belonged to my wife's grandfather. Her father told her that when he was growing up he spent time fishing with his father on lakes in Maine. She thinks this would have been in the 1930s. Any help on identification would be appreciated.
When assembled the rod is 9'. It has 3 pieces, each 3' in length, with a second tip section.
I would say it is in Excellent condition. By the handle on the base is engraved in script "Beans Double L"
It came in a leather case with a cotton bag and wooden rod for support.
Included are several pictures of the rod.
This rod belonged to my wife's grandfather. Her father told her that when he was growing up he spent time fishing with his father on lakes in Maine. She thinks this would have been in the 1930s. Any help on identification would be appreciated.
Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#2The printing makes it look like an Edwards made rod? Bean's sold the leather case separately. Others will zero in on date but 30s looks about right.
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#4Thanks for the responses. I spoke with somebody yesterday from the Bean archives as I have several more rods similar to this one. She told me about the relationship Mr. Bean had with Edwards & Son and she thinks that the one I have here was purchased from Edwards and sold by Bean in the early 1930's.
Next question - can I get a reel and line and go fishing with this rod?
Next question - can I get a reel and line and go fishing with this rod?
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Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#5Luteaq wrote: ↑02/17/22 12:18Thanks for the responses. I spoke with somebody yesterday from the Bean archives as I have several more rods similar to this one. She told me about the relationship Mr. Bean had with Edwards & Son and she thinks that the one I have here was purchased from Edwards and sold by Bean in the early 1930's.
Next question - can I get a reel and line and go fishing with this rod?
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Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#6Seabowisha Salmo T wrote: ↑02/17/22 13:23hello, nice rod. luckily you can get reel and line and take it fishing. i recommend a hardy perfect reel, a line to fit the rod will take some experimenting. all you need to do is add money.Luteaq wrote: ↑02/17/22 12:18Thanks for the responses. I spoke with somebody yesterday from the Bean archives as I have several more rods similar to this one. She told me about the relationship Mr. Bean had with Edwards & Son and she thinks that the one I have here was purchased from Edwards and sold by Bean in the early 1930's.
Next question - can I get a reel and line and go fishing with this rod?
regards, jim w
Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#7I have an Edwards built Shakespeare - 1312T and it looks except for the reel seat, to be nearly identical. From what I've gathered, Edwards made trade rods that were fairly well distributed. My rod has a nice crisp action and is well built and mid 1930's vintage.
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Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#9It’s probably a 5, 6 or 7 wt. If it were mine I’d cast it without a reel using a few different lines. Once I knew what line I’d match a reel to it. If you are new to fly fishing then you can try to see if a fly ship can help you by providing demo lines. It’s a very nice rod and should be fished.
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Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#10Luteaq -
The attached posting (with members replies) of a similar rod I picked up some years back may help in IDing your rod.
Consensus was it was a vintage Edwards build sold by LL Bean, having the same brown zippered leather case, identical 'Bean's Double L' script, with the slotted wooden tip holder to accommodate both tips. Mine is an 8 1/2 footer.
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The attached posting (with members replies) of a similar rod I picked up some years back may help in IDing your rod.
Consensus was it was a vintage Edwards build sold by LL Bean, having the same brown zippered leather case, identical 'Bean's Double L' script, with the slotted wooden tip holder to accommodate both tips. Mine is an 8 1/2 footer.
viewtopic.php?p=737370#p737370
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Re: Bean's Double L 9' 592
#12That's a rod built by Gene I do believe. I have a couple of them
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They're already overcrowded from your dirty little war
Now Jesus don't like killin', no matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you into Heaven anymore
John Prine