Montague made orvis rod questions

[Greg Reynolds]

...somewhere I have a copy of the ad on this rod and I think it listed at $50. Back in the 40's that was a good bit of change

Bruce,
You mailed me a photocopy of your 1948 Orvis "Guide to Better Fishing" flier years ago:

[TXTrout]

Thanks guys.

My questions started from looking at some parts that I've had for 20 plus years, from what I thought was an 8.5' high end Monty. The male ferrules are waisted style, but the cane was glued with what looks to be that famous "purple" glue based on the glue lines or from the result of bakelite impregnation.

It was stripped, lacking grip, realest etc. It really doesn't fit with any Monty I've seen, so I've always wondered. I have Monty splitswitch that is almost a Leonard 50.5 with taper and heavily intermediates.

This is a much different taper. Heavier tipped, with more of an earlier Was Jordon Orvis style 3pc rod tip and mid section taper. Random node pattern. Currently the butt section is MIA.


All and all, just one of those mysteries that can keep us awake...

[barebo]

My Montague made for Sears "X-Pert" has the same reel seat but the butt cap is different.

[TXTrout]

Thanks for the picture.