Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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I’ve been looking for a F.E.Thomas Mahogany for awhile. Finally found one.
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So I now have some photos of my new Brush Creek 4wt.
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My most recent purchase is a 1971 Hardy Phantom, 8ft, 5wt, two piece. I bought it in new and unused condition with the shrink wrap still on the grip. I have fished it only once so far and found it a real delight - crisp and accurate.

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Went to Heddonfest to meet up with Rob Hoffhines, who built this 8' 2/2 4/5 wt (based on a Payne 200L) for me over the winter as well as made a 2nd tip for this 7'0" rod of his that he built in 2011....plus he gave it a new reel seat. Not the best photo, taken in evening before I headed back to MN.

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My nominee for photo of the year?

Wow, I can smell that smoked cane from here. I want to curl up next to it. A lovely finish, a custom pair, and a great history. Well composed!

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Wow, what a fabulous pick-up, Jeff! I can't wait to see the before and after pictures!

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My new rod! An Art Weiler "Small Stream Rod" 7' 3/2 3-4 wt.

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Took it out for a proper christening on the small stream I had in mind when I called Art about this rod and its taper.

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The rod didn't disappoint.
In the night I dreamed of trout-fishing - The Maine Woods - Henry David Thoreau

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Congratulations, that's a sweet looking rod, McHull!

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Beautiful rod - Beautiful Stream - Beautiful Brown ! What's not to love about that?! Great pics that show what it's really all about. Thanks!

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McHull:

Truly a beautiful rod, fine trout, gorgeous stream, and absolutely superb photos. A delightful way to start the week, thank you!

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Wow all wonderful rods!

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Found this nice Phillipson 8 1/2' Pacemaker Sunday
Originally sold by H.H. CRIE & CO. Rockland Maine
Polished it with Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax and it's ready to go.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Picked up my new Chris Vance HB 8'6" 3/2 5wt. 3.58oz. today.
Here's some pics.
Dennis
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Sweet! Good for you Dennis!

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Very nice! Can't tell by the photos, but does it have a swelled butt section?

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Not many new lately, but I did receive a Blackburn 8’6” 3/2 4 weight. It’s a prototype. Will handle a 5 nicely, too. I fished the rod for an afternoon with old 3 1/8” Hardy Perfects with 4 and 5 DTs. A nice small/medium size dry fly rod, and it fished my little wet vitreous patterns well. It’s a smidge over 4 oz and feels very light to me compared to many 7’9s and 8’ I have. Some might be tempted to put a 3 weight line on it.

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Dennis - stunning new rod! I would be grateful to know it’s casting attributes compared to some of your other long hollowed rods and what lines you like on it so far. Chris’s rods are phenomenal.

Kevin, congratulations on your new Blackburn. That’s light for one of Bill’s 3/2’s. I looked at an 8 foot 3/2 four weight on the secondary market and contemplated it, but it was heavier than your 8 1/2 footer by a fair bit, even though it too was hollow built. I wonder if Bill has altered his hollowing techniques to reduce weight or changed up some hardware to make his rods lighter?

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adrien schnee wrote:
06/21/22 09:47
I looked at an 8 foot 3/2 four weight on the secondary market and contemplated it, but it was heavier than your 8 1/2 footer by a fair bit, even though it too was hollow built. I wonder if Bill has altered his hollowing techniques to reduce weight or changed up some hardware to make his rods lighter?
The 8’ 4wt 2/2 I have from Bill IIRC is just over 3.8 oz, and feels more powerful and 5ish than this 8’6” 3/2 4 wt protofrom 2022. Hardware, grip, etc all seem similar. What seems to standout on this proto is how fine the tip section is.... definitely not a woolly bugger rod! These very long, fine tipped rods really magnify my fish playing skills ( or, very often, lack thereof ;) ).

The other 8’6” 3/2 I have experience with from Bill is his 6 weight, which is just shy of 4.5 oz. Entirely different rod.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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Thanks Kevin. All 3 of those rods from Bill sound like winners. I have heard only very positive comments about his rods from their owners and about Bill as a person.

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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2

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firehole wrote:
06/20/22 16:51
Picked up my new Chris Vance HB 8'6" 3/2 5wt. 3.58oz. today.
Here's some pics.
Dennis
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I rarely post here but have to tag along. Rec'd my Vance 8'3 3/2 DT4 last Monday (after a small wait), and had the opp to test cast and fish it (though it remains a virgin so far). It looks like this. It's pretty darn fantastic, light, responsive and a pleasure to behold in the sunlight.

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