Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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I opened up a new door this year, never tried one of his rods but this one really has me longing for open waters and running rivers. Brand new from Robert earlier this year. Superb craftsmanship.

R K Bolt 7'6" #4 3/2

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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I've got that model serial #1808, really nice rod, I like mine with a Phoenix DT4, TT4, level silk 3 wt, Wulff TT4 lines. A very smooth 4wt and the attention to detail is stunning.
The ferrules on mine feel like they should be loose but they never twist when I'm fishing for the whole day, strange.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Very nice. He's the one that keeps the Howells legacy alive.
Always wanted a Howells 7.3ft #3 but that seems to be unobtainable (both in price and availability).
Maybe one made by Bolt would do it too.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Obviously made to fish but it's almost too beautifully crafted for me to chance a hook ding from an errant gust of wind! The rod pictured is at the pinnacle of the rod maker's craft. Simply stunning...Wow!!!

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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barebo wrote:
04/19/22 11:48
Obviously made to fish but it's almost too beautifully crafted for me to chance a hook ding from an errant gust of wind! The rod pictured is at the pinnacle of the rod maker's craft. Simply stunning...Wow!!!
I'll say! Ditto!

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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JFL wrote:
04/19/22 01:03
I opened up a new door this year, never tried one of his rods but this one really has me longing for open waters and running rivers. Brand new from Robert earlier this year. Superb craftsmanship.

R K Bolt 7'6" #4 3/2

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I have received his 8'6 3/2 5wt and his 7'3 3wt in the last couple years. They are works of art. I Just received his 8" 5wt that you probably saw in the classifieds a few days ago. It is about 15 years old and without some of the new touches such as the engraving on the ferrules but still a beautiful rod. I can't imagine someone makes a nice looking rod out there. His new 8'2 4wt has me wanting to get back on his list.

Bye the way when you combine his rod with the professional looking pictures you take, it is looks like something that belongs in an art gallery.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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I just sent him an email to get back on his list. Curious as to how long you waited, i know he has since retired from law. curious if his wait has gotten shorter. I waited 4 years for the 3 piece 5wt.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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joep wrote:
04/22/22 11:03
Bye the way when you combine his rod with the professional looking pictures you take, it is looks like something that belongs in an art gallery.
Thank you, mighty kind of you to say.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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A Leonard Baby Catskill Model 37, 6' 2/2. Has a rarely seen all butternut grip and reelseat. Impossibly small handmade tiptops, impossibly fine tips, tiny English twist snakes including the stripping guide. Has a bigger ferrule than some at 8.5/64 and weighs a bit more at 1.45 oz. The rod dates to the late teens/early 20s. Patent date ferrule, "Leonard-Mills" stamp on buttcap. Rod appears original with an overcoat of varnish.

I took the opportunity to spool up a Phoenix DT2 on a Mills Fairy, probably the only reel which will fit. I used a jam knot to attach leader to line, it's tiny enough to go through the tip top. What did I find? This is a real rod, capable of delicate casts both short and long. Has a great action, a little soft but not slow, if that makes sense. The fine tip allows casts of just the leader, but the rod will punch out a cast far longer than one would ever make while actually fishing the rod. I'm impressed. Speaking of fishing, that's just what I'm going to do with it in a few days.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Interesting rod, any history on it?

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Very cool indeed. Hope you have good luck with it.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Wow, Paul! Nice pick-up!

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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crowebeetle wrote:
04/27/22 19:56
Interesting rod, any history on it?
None that I am currently aware of. It was part of a fairly large Leonard collection.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Neat rod Paul, but I’m surprised that with the wooden grip and seat that it still weighs less than an ounce and a half. That’s light! Ought to be very fun with a trout on the line.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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JFL wrote:
04/19/22 01:03
I opened up a new door this year, never tried one of his rods but this one really has me longing for open waters and running rivers. Brand new from Robert earlier this year. Superb craftsmanship.

R K Bolt 7'6" #4 3/2

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I have the same Bolt, length and weight, but the two-piecer. I love the deeper brown of the new wraps. More like a Payne.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Short Tip wrote:
04/27/22 19:30
A Leonard Baby Catskill Model 37, 6' 2/2. Has a rarely seen all butternut grip and reelseat. Impossibly small handmade tiptops, impossibly fine tips, tiny English twist snakes including the stripping guide. Has a bigger ferrule than some at 8.5/64 and weighs a bit more at 1.45 oz. The rod dates to the late teens/early 20s. Patent date ferrule, "Leonard-Mills" stamp on buttcap. Rod appears original with an overcoat of varnish.

I took the opportunity to spool up a Phoenix DT2 on a Mills Fairy, probably the only reel which will fit. I used a jam knot to attach leader to line, it's tiny enough to go through the tip top. What did I find? This is a real rod, capable of delicate casts both short and long. Has a great action, a little soft but not slow, if that makes sense. The fine tip allows casts of just the leader, but the rod will punch out a cast far longer than one would ever make while actually fishing the rod. I'm impressed. Speaking of fishing, that's just what I'm going to do with it in a few days.

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Sweet! Those Brookies in the park need to take heed! :)

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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A new late era Heddon #35 Peerless Deluxe with 2F ferrules and 8.5' length, with a Heddon #125 Imperial reel with the agate ring. Haven't fished it yet, but looking forward to it...

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Here is my latest acquisition from Bill Blackburn. My 5th rod from Bill. I requested this rod as the tool for attacking those small stream headwater trout. It's a 6'6" 2/2 3wt. Serial #1322. Solid construction as requested. The absolute tiniest rod to date made by Bill. The ferrule is a #11. The butt section feels like a #2 pencil. The cork is a diminutive 5"s. :) Throws a Cortland "SYLK" DT3F like a dream. Casts as though it's a 7'er. Can't wait to get her on the water. :)
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Simple, almost Paynesque, elegance.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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PT48 wrote:
04/29/22 16:21
Simple, almost Paynesque, elegance.
Exactly. All the simplicity money can buy. :hat

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