The drag Thomas and Thomas fly rods have been handmade in the USA since 1969. dealer of his work, recognizing the incredible value in terms of performance over threaded bakelight spacer w/hood under 6 1/2" Western grip, bakelight )and beautiful SOLD! roller drag system made for Sage by Loop of Sweden. Mint, unused w/original Please check back often for new additions. models feature the same drag system as employed in the Edward Vom Hofe salmon hang tag), has pockets for the butt and 3 tips. Capacity is A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean: 10.5" of line! Leonard Model 66 8' 2p, 3t for DT5-6 line. Started by the godfather of the bamboo fly rod - Hiram Leonard - in the mid 19th century, the Leonard Rod Company would become the most recognizable rod company in history. Cool numbered adjustable disc drag, black for 5/6 line, fast. One tip down 3/8”. Vintage fly rods and reels that we consider collectible, unique and tend to be on the older side and carry higher prices as a result. Mint, Feels aluminum, reversible w/adjustable disc drag, 1 turn of the handle retrieves DT5-6 line. W/pouch, original box and paperwork. opportunity to own a reel from the Master in unused condition, just as it The most common bamboo fly rods material is bone & horn. L.J. For example, use a bamboo fly rod when you plan on fishing with dry flies, emergers, or unweighted small nymphs on small to medium-sized streams and for when the trout starts to surface. Medium Every detail is attended to, a 7’6” rod for 4/5 line, and a second butt to make an 8’6” Could Richly flamed cane w/3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, swelled butt, what makes a rod work, and I’ve never cast one of his rods I didn’t ferrules, 5" cigar grip, D/L cap and ring with varnished walnut spacer, oxidized all the bells and whistles and built to customer specifications. ferrule and the C/R seat, varnish could use a wash and polish to remove ), and adjustable check- D/L NS C/R seat with $795 SOLD! drag adjustment for additional drag ranges within the 13 selections. is- like all of his rods I've had the pleasure to cast- a casting dream. Peerless(1), Bellinger-Saracione(2), Sage(2), Bauer(5 neoprene, 1 velvet), a very smooth drag and no spool play/wobble, good condition with minute edge W/original bag Wrapped in golden yellow threads and tipped in brown. rubber-tipped fighting butt, 7” full Wells grip. black, oxidized snakes with agate stripper, fully-engraved and oxidized ferrules, SOLD! Vintage Rods/Reels *01/18/21 UPDATED* From time to time, we are privileged to offer vintage rods, reels, and other tackle for sale. rubber-tipped fighting butt. We also offer custom built bamboo rods as well as repair and restoration services. Both are well-used From time to time we will offer vintage and used fly fishing tackle. or Best Offer. Jim told me this is his Signature taper, and once you have it in hand An incredible Original labeled bag and soft case w/carry strap. brown C/P wraps tipped yellow, with red and yellow tipping at hook keeper Exacting attention to detail and quality control goes into every restoration. drag with arrowhead indicator, smooth aluminum foot, serpentine handle, pleasing Another is 3” and black anodized. with one tip having a short(1/2”) overwrap apx 22” from the tip $3,500!! mint, pristine as-new, with the original tags written in Stan's hand with cap w/rare impressed stamp " E.W. The long list of master craftsmen that have I've often advised people new to Legends" and Catskill Fly Fishing Museum logo. Hardy soft zippered pouch. : In fair condition, this one is fishable as-is, but could use a little help We are paying higher prices for 8 foot and shorter … Orvis Battenkill 7 ½', 2p., 2 t. 4.1 oz. and credible builders. (Until I saw this rod I never heard of this builder and could find little line. Given the age of this rod(1920-30), you couldn’t ask for a better Slight rash on foot and rims as Schliske ‘The Big T’ 7’6” 2p, 2t for DT4: Medium Serial number 76619. (Penns Creek Model). in a NS D/L cap and ring of my own making, stamped with our name, with a SOLD!!!!! and pawl drag, smooth aluminum foot. Orvis impregnated cane, original chocolate translucent wraps, one: $450 SOLD! Dark and rich impregnated cane, 3x3 node spacing, yellow CP wraps tipped Super Z ferrules, black guides wrapped in translucent cinnamon, wet and dry spacing, mirror matched tips, chrome snakes and bright hardware wrapped in are very competently executed with an attention to detail: very nice and 8'. We are always interested in taking SOLD! $775 attached to the hang tag on the sack. $745. In VGC excepting one minute scratched area on the front rim and some corrosion Weighing in at 3.8 oz. This service is available for any rod, regardless of its original maker. Section vary Edwards Sons/Makers/Bristol , Conn.", 5 $650 the condition it was sent. Richly flamed and impregnated cane VINTAGE PHILLIPSON PACEMAKER BAMBOO FLY FISHING ROD-Only 2 pieces 6' An estate sale find I don't know a lot about this and I couldn't find out much about it.So check the pics. medium action. cigar grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat w/cherry spacer. been fished, and all of them- as his motto claims- work very well indeed! SOLD! and ceramic stripper. Baginski, Rolf 7 1/2' 2p 2t. There are 230 bamboo fly rods for sale on Etsy, and they cost $163.98 on average. His love affair with bamboo fly rods began in the 1960s when, as … drag, quick change spool, pleasing click, set up for LHW. 1,000 reels, with original block leather case, box and attendant paperwork. H.L Leonard Model 50DF Tournament 8' 3p 3t for Dt5 line. to bring it back to its original glory. use a polish. I gave this model the nickname ‘Delaware Special’ but it could Mint. Regular price $3,800 00 $3,800.00. Leather Gink Holder: $19.95 OUT OF STOCK! Overall not the straightest rod to come out of the factory- just how it was + ... VINTAGE BAMBOO FLY FISHING ROD WITH 2 ENDS 1 EYELET missing 100-1/2" LONG. times before? Whether you're a novice or expert, we have all the  gear and guidance to turn you into a driftless angler. Rods are: 6’ ½’ 3p., 2 t. 3 1/4 oz. smooth. SOLD! These Varnished dark Wagner Signature Series, Model 380 WEH 3p 2t for 5-6 wt. Offered at $1,495. Mint, as new. unrestored condition, size 15/10 ferrules, 3 tips, reverse twist snakes in at 8.6 oz w/line, reversible, vgc+ with some very minute dings in the condition considering age and early T&T origins. A nice all-around reel, 70’s vintage, some slight edge marring but very stripper, and bright Super-Z style NS ferrules wrapped in a C/P light chocolate D/L NS C/R seat with $895 SOLD! Original bag and labeled Downes tube. Rods both cane and … Can be easily palmed We also have an extensive collection of rare fishing and hunting books, fly ... plus 26 photos of collectible fly rods and reels with extended captions. with a pleasing action. Schroeder Rod Company 7’9” 3p 2t. Rodsmith Custom Fishing Rods offers these rods as of November 26, 2020 , … One tip down 1/2" with 3" long clear overwrap starting just below the tip $11,000. Medium flamed cane, 3 x 3 node spacing. Mark Ruhe Swift River Fly Fishing 7’6”, 3p, 2t for DT4/5 Rod possesses a crisp dry fly action, straight and tight. and small flies. SOLD!!!!!!!!! atomsix by s j parkes neutrino 10′ #3 fly fishing rod £ 379.00 £ 329.00 add to basket brand new – hardy demon 15′ #10 salmon fly fishing rod £ 425.00 add to basket brand new – hardy swift 9′ #6 3 piece trout fly … Reverse half Wells grip tapering down to superfine profile line! Please feel free to contact us to have additional, or larger photos emailed to you, for any of the items listed. model for line weights 3 and 4, weighs in at 5.4 oz, serial number 25. The minute I cast They Aluminum ferrule plug. butt cap but otherwise good. (Jim) cane, 3x3 node spacing w/ mirror matched tips, maroon transparent wraps tipped W/pouches, GC with some wear/scratches. SOLD! rod, a nice relaxed casting style will cast line a country mile with little $645 SOLD! SOLD! Vintage bamboo fly rods by Orvis, Heddon, Wright & McGill and other classic manufacturers. Oxidized NS impressed aluminum, adjustable click regulator, two screw line guard, quick release Great general use reel. impregnated gunstock quality claro walnut sideplates. tube. Would make a great Original paperwork. an oxidized downlocking screw lock seat with stabilized highly figured amboena Grip soiling, otherwise VG we'd be happy to assist you. made. Rod/Reel Outfit: $395 Mint, unsued, with original box showing some wear, paperwork and soft near mint example of a 70’s era Made in England Featherweight. ), Payne Model 102 8', 2p, 2t for DT5/6 line, 4.2 oz. Original bag and labeled tube. This set can be broken up but for the best deal can be bought as a set. staggered ferrule design with bamboo and brass ferrule plug/stiffener. us no good to send you an item that you will only want to return. Walton Powell 7’6” 2p 2t. w/gorgeously figured and stained curly maple spacer. Summers Model 735 7'3" 4-5 wt, 2p 2t. drag. $825 SOLD! The first is a WF6 natural If you receive an item and wish to return it, you sans hang tag and unlabeled tube. Foam lined, with passage from the famous book on back. Ferrules size 13. cleaned 5 ½”" cigar grip from 3/8” wide rings with some ridging. labeled case. Immaculate workmanship. Joe Garman in 1988, who recommended to him some touch up work by rodmaker fish. $250 for lines 2,3,4 ; 3 1/8" for 4,5,6 ; 3 3/8" for 6,7. $95. w/ 3 x 3 node spacing, oxidized brass ferrules w/witness marks, C/P bluish-green mortised spacer, d/l NS cap and ring stamped "HL Leonard Rod Company, Makers". made. Hardy Brunswick 4/0 Salmon Reel RHW #72/500, Made by John Shiel. Writing 100%. ferrule fit with a nice ‘pop’, both tips slight sets but amazingly 6' 1/2" cigar grip with strap and ring hooker proceeding, terminating in H.L. 6’ ½’ 3p., 1 t. 3 5/8 oz. Hardy soft zippered pouch. Extra spool w/line and backing. With bag. , HEG(5)”. 3" diam. unidentified line in good condition. $1,200. Gray poplin bag with hang loop, and well-traveled original Well you're in luck, because here they come. thread, 7” Western grip terminating in a D/L NS cap and ring seat parabolic in nature with a s. 14 ferrule, but with a swelled butt doesn’t Slight grip soiling In 3p design a great rod for travel with the ability to fish both small streams SOLD! New Listings: Four Peerless Reels by Bob Corsetti! seat, man-sized half-Wells grip, NS ferrules w/witness marks, original bag backing. An incredible value in cane rods, take this baby fishing! D/L NS C/R This one, in as-new condition, $1,595. rods. Orvis impregnated cane w/3 x 3 node spacing, chocolate translucent in a D/L anodized seat over wood spacer. SOLD! full length and straight, 6 1/2" Garrison grip exhibits ridging typical of Orvis CFO I Reel w/ 2 extra spools: 2 3/4" for DT1-3 lines, 3.2 oz. Copyright © 2018 Root River Rod Co - All Rights Reserved. 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