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Archive for December, 2007

Vintage H.L. Leonard Rod 8’ Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod 4 wt

Monday, December 31st, 2007
or20071230e.jpg Vintage H.L. Leonard Rod 8’ Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod 4 wt
Closing : Jan-04-08 22:29:37 PST
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Vintage HL Leonard 8 foot 3 5/8 lb 3 piece (2 tip) 4 wt line Bamboo Fly Rod. Serial number is 2382. Model 40L. Believed to be made in the 60’s. Rod is in nearly new condition, has hardly been used. Ferrules are tight and smooth. Nothing has been broken. Included is the original cloth bag and original aluminum rod tube. Feel free to ask questions. Buyer pays US 48 states shipping of $17.50, insurance or international extra. Checks require up to 7 days to clear, but shipment sent immediately if paid by money order or paypal. Please, only bid if you intend to pay! Thanks for looking.

RARE CLINTON WILT CHAMPION BUCKTAIL FISHING LURE 1912

Monday, December 31st, 2007
or20071230d.jpg RARE CLINTON WILT CHAMPION BUCKTAIL FISHING LURE 1912
Closing : Jan-02-08 19:00:00 PST
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Recent estate find is this very rare clinton wilt champion buctail fishing lure circa 1916

wood body measures 3 1/4 inches in length and is in very good condition

finish is lightly allagored and has a couple small pointers and small hurt at tail

has a heavy nickled hook harness for front hooks and triple prop at the rear finished off with nice full bucktail

a seldom seen classic in very nice condition

add it to your collection 1500.00 start no reserve

H.L. Leonard bamboo 8 ‘ Fly rod

Monday, December 31st, 2007
or20071230c.jpg H.L. Leonard bamboo 8 ' Fly rod
Closing : Jan-03-08 10:57:07 PST
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Original HL Leonrad serial #678 . I believe it to be 8' 4- 6 weight . Rod Is in fantatstic condition and not refinished. Has screw down reel seat . It is very lightly used and would make a new owner very proud . I would not sell except family situation forces me to . Rod is used and sold as is where is . I have described as best as possible If you live near by please call me and Set an appoinment to see rod personally Any questions please ask !!! *****If you use "Buy It Now I" I will pay for the shipping anywhere in the continental US UPS Ground!!! _ I only ship UPS . Or you may pick up Deposit required in 48 hours , full payment in 7 days ** RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY AS ROD IS FOR SALE LOCALLY***

Hardy LRH Lightweight Flyreel -vintage flyfishing reel

Sunday, December 30th, 2007
or20071227i.jpg Hardy LRH Lightweight Flyreel -vintage flyfishing reel
Closing : Jan-05-08 19:03:43 PST
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For your consideration is a Hardy Brothers LRH lightweight fly-fishing reel in workable condition.There is a piece of frame that has broken off(see photos) but according to the previous owner still is a great reel to fish with.Sticker on side reads wf5f ,probably the line type on reel but not sure.On reel plate reads Brit.Regd design with a 4 or 5 digit #(hard to read)If you have any questions regarding this reel I'll do my best to answer them.Shipping is 1st class with delivery confirmation.It's a Hardy! Bid with confidence.

Huge Lot Vintage Fishing Tackle Over 100 Lures & Flys

Sunday, December 30th, 2007
or20071227h.jpg Huge Lot Vintage Fishing Tackle Over 100 Lures & Flys
Closing : Jan-05-08 17:55:44 PST
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This is a super nice lot of over 100 lures, spinners, flys and tackle, some vintage. There is also a rainbow trout decoy. I'm not an expert so I'll let the photos speak for themselves. If you would like more info or photos of a particular lure, send me your email address and I'll get it to you. I removed all the weights and misc. hooks that I thought you collectors out there would not want. If you do not want the box let me know and you can save some money on shipping costs. I will individually wrap each lure to protect it during shipping. I will be listing several other lots of fishing equipment, vintage, new freshwater and saltwater so be sure to check my other listings daily and visit my ebay store.

hardy perfect 1906

Sunday, December 30th, 2007
or20071230b.jpg hardy perfect 1906
Closing : Jan-02-08 10:40:42 PST
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Hardy 1906 perfect reel in excelent condition The reel is 72 mm across its face it has a red line giude which is unmarked. It has the no 3 stamped inside the reel there are no cracks on any part of this reel.any questions feel free to ask cheers for looking

MINT & Early WALTCO Ny-O-Lite Nylon Spinning Reel w/Box

Saturday, December 29th, 2007
or20071227g.jpg MINT & Early WALTCO Ny-O-Lite Nylon Spinning Reel w/Box
Closing : Jan-05-08 17:52:17 PST
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This reel runs and appears perfect........It is an early, 3 screw model with the short handle.........100% original and unaltered........The correct, original box is sound and attractive, if a bit shopworn.......... COPY OF THE OWNERS MANUAL IS INCLUDED.................AS ALWAYS, your purchase price refunded if you are not delighted....
Thanks for looking in and please study pix and email any questions prior to bidding....
Shipping & Handling INSIDE U.S.A. is $6.99 via USPS........Shipping & Handling OUTSIDE U.S.A
.is $16.99 via Air.

THE MERMAID LURE GOLD IN ORIGINAL BOX AND SLEEVE

Saturday, December 29th, 2007
or20071227f.jpg THE MERMAID LURE GOLD IN ORIGINAL BOX AND SLEEVE
Closing : Jan-04-08 19:12:14 PST
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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A VIRGIN MERMAID MAKE BY STREAM-EZE, INC. OF SOUTH BEND, IND. THE BOX AND SLEEVE SHOW AGE AND DIRT. THE MERMAID IS 3 7/8 INCHES LONG FROM THE TAIL TO THE TOP OF HER HEAD. SHE HAS A LITTLE BIT OF PAINT WEAR, BUT SHE IS STILL PRETTY. THE BOX BOTTOM HAS ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION ON THIS LURE AND THE COMPANY. THE WHITE MARKS ON THE PICTURES ARE ONLY FLASH FROM MY CAMERA.

RECORD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BLACK V GOOD EXTREMELY RARE ABU

Saturday, December 29th, 2007
or20071230a.jpg RECORD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BLACK V GOOD EXTREMELY RARE ABU
Closing : Dec-30-07 16:15:48 PST
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RECORD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BLACK VERY GOOD EXTREMELY RARE VERY GOOD 1952 NO SERIAL IN FOOT

RECORD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BLACK VERY GOOD 1952 NO SERIAL WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE EXTREME SCARCE RECORD AMBASSADEUR 5000 BLACK VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH INTERN ROMAN NUMERALS “VI” 6 ATTACH ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS OIL VIAL AND ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE

Vintage Mitchell 300 pro near mint in box

Friday, December 28th, 2007
or20071227e.jpg Vintage Mitchell 300 pro near mint in box
Closing : DATE
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ALMOST MINT CONDITION

As good as new in box with papers ,spareparts(new) and spare spool

sorry no green reelbag

THE REEL IS USED BUT STILL IN A EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION

Creek Chub Beetle Lure Green & Yellow

Friday, December 28th, 2007
or20071227c.jpg Creek Chub Beetle Lure Green & Yellow
Closing : Jan-03-08 10:42:51 PST
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Lure is Called Creek Chub Beetle.

Shipping is $5.95 in the USA Will Gladly Combine shipping for $3.00 on same day Auctions.

SOUTH BEND #1180 AUTOMATIC FLY ROD REEL mib

Thursday, December 27th, 2007
or20071227b.jpg SOUTH BEND #1180 AUTOMATIC FLY ROD REEL mib
Closing : Jan-02-08 20:35:13 PST
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This is an original South Bend #1180 ( ca 1950s) - Free Stripping - Automatic Fly Rod Reel - unused and in mint condition in it's original box along with it's instructions.

The box too is in near mint condition - no splits - no tears.

This reel would make a nice gift - and would be a nice addition to any collection!

Please use the photos as your guide to condition and to what you are buying!

Bingo Hump M 13 Vintage Antique Lure in original pkgNR

Thursday, December 27th, 2007
or20071227a.jpg Bingo Hump M 13 Vintage Antique Lure in original pkgNR
Closing : Jan-02-08 20:03:29 PST
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NEW Bingo Hump # M 13 Fishing Lure NEW in pkg No Reserve. No longer in production not since the late 70's

, vintage antique, new in its original package. This is a hard to find lure in this condition. I will combine shipping on multiple auction winners. Please check out my other auctions as we will be listing more items soon. Don't let this lure get away... a nice addition to your collection. Shipping will cost $3.50 via First Class Mail. Insurance is optional. We do accept returns but shipping is not refundable. We are currently accepting money orders and personal checks with a 7 day clearance time for personal checks. We are currently working on getting paypal setup as a option for payment but at this point it is not a option.

VINTAGE SOUTH BEND #978 TARPON SPECIAL FISHING LURE

Thursday, December 27th, 2007
or20071225h.jpg VINTAGE SOUTH BEND #978 TARPON SPECIAL FISHING LURE
Closing : Jan-02-08 13:34:45 PST
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Item Description: SOUTH BEND #978 TARPON SPECIAL FISHING LURE IN BOX

Manufacturer: SOUTH BEND

Condition: SEE PHOTOS

Comments: Up for auction we have a vintage South Bend #978 Tarpon Special fishing lure in correct box. This lure measures 8" long and is finished in Mullet Scale. This lure is mint and unfished and you will most likely never find a better example. This lure was only made for 1951-1953 so it was a short run by South Bend. The hooks are about 11/0 and the rear hook is on a break away harness. The hooks are stamped Allcock England. The back of this bait is stamped South Bend Tarpon Special. Hooks and Hardware are super clean. A super lure for your vintage tackle collection. Please view all the photos for condition. Please ask any questions before bidding. Good luck and happy bidding.

VINTAGE SOUTH BEND #981 ZANE GREY TEASER WITH BOX

Thursday, December 27th, 2007
or20071225g.jpg VINTAGE SOUTH BEND #981 ZANE GREY TEASER WITH BOX
Closing : Jan-02-08 13:27:39 PST
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Item Description: SOUTH BEND #981 ZANE GREY TEASER IN BOX

Manufacturer: SOUTH BEND

Condition: SEE PHOTOS

Comments: Up for auction we have a vintage South Bend #981 Zane Grey Teaser fishing lure in correct box. This lure measures 11" long and 1 3/4" in Dia. Lure is in the Red Arrowhead White Body color. Lure is in excellent condition and has some very tight age lines. The box is marked South Bend Tackle Company Inc. and the end is marked 981RW. The back of the lure is marked in gold South Bend Teaser. A super lure for your vintage tackle collection. Please view all the photos for condition. Please ask any questions before bidding. Good luck and happy bidding.

Heddon Fishing Reel made in Sweden

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
or20071225f.jpg Heddon Fishing Reel made in Sweden
Closing : Jan-02-08 15:00:00 PST
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This is a Heddon Heritage level wind reel, made in sweden with box manual partslist, unused condition, unusual design the level wint flips open for casting truly a beautiful reel, Ship $ 6.50 US dest.
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ABU sweden-AMBASSADEUR 5500-SER.#760301-VGC

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
or20071225e.jpg ABU sweden-AMBASSADEUR 5500-SER.#760301-VGC
Closing : Jan-02-08 15:54:09 PST
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  • Vintage ABU reel
  • SWEDEN
  • AMBASSADEUR 5500
  • SEREAL # 760301 (1970'S)
  •  MINOR SCRATCHES AND PAINT CHIPS
  •  VERY NICE REEL !!!
  •   EVERY THING WORKS GREAT !!!

Pflueger pearl Magnet lure

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
or20071225d.jpg Pflueger pearl Magnet lure
Closing : Jan-01-08 18:56:00 PST
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Pflueger pearl Magnet lure

Nice shape.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

K&K GHOST, classic lure, glass eyes

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
or20071225c.jpg K&K GHOST, classic lure, glass eyes
Closing : Jan-01-08 19:02:06 PST
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K&K GHOST, classic lure, glass eyes

Rough but very RARE in any condition. Note heavy metal head.

ABU Cardinal 44 + spare spool,etc.

Monday, December 24th, 2007
or20071225b.jpg ABU Cardinal 44 + spare spool,etc.
Closing : Jan-01-08 23:13:57 PST
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Up for bid is a nice fishing reel
"ABU Cardinal 44" (spare spool,ABU pouch,instruction paper & original box)
Product of Sweden, manufactured in the early-2000s(?)
"ABU Cardinal 44" on the body, Serial No“CM760301” on the bottom of the foot

*** Conditions & Appearances ***
Appearance has very few signs of wear as shown in the pictures.
Appears to be rarely used.
Mechanically it is in excellent condition.
Anti-reverse & drag system function well.
Bail & Handle turn smoothly.

Penn 716Z ultra light spinning reel

Monday, December 24th, 2007
or20071225a.jpg Penn 716Z ultra light spinning reel
Closing : Jan-01-08 19:36:21 PST
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Penn 716Z ultra light spinning reel

RARE Sugar Shad Custom Dealer Display Lure Board

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
or20071223b.jpg RARE Sugar Shad Custom Dealer Display Lure Board
Closing : Dec-27-07 09:08:56 PST
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Rare Dealer Display Board with 20 Sugar Shad Lures from the Luhr Jensen Factory. This is Board number 74 - Produced in 9/92 - Measures 16 x 11 inches - Nice Wood Framing on all edges and back of board. Will look Great Displayed in your tackle collection or fishing cabin.

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
or20071223a.jpg EX RARE HARDY GOLD ANNIVERSARY FEATHERWEIGHT FLY REEL
Closing : Dec-27-07 05:26:02 PST
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE HARDY MINT AND UNUSED GOLD ANNIVERSARY 27/8" FEATHERWEIGHT,MADE AT ALNWICK TO CELEBRATE THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOUSE OF HARDY AND RECORDED AS SUCH ON THE REELS BACKPLATE,GOLD ANODISED WITH AN IVCORINE HANDLE RIM TENSION SCREW,SMOOTH ALLOY FOOT,TWO SCREW QUICK SPOOL RELEASE,SINGLE SCREW LINE GUIDE,MADE IN 1982 VERY FEW OF THIS REEL WERE MADE,A RARE ONE FOR THE HARDY COLLECTOR,THE REEL IS IN ITS HOUSE OF HARDY WALNUT BOX..

BAMBOO FLY ROD — 8’6″ — 4Wt — 3/2 — MORTISED

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
or20071219k.jpg BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 8'6" -- 4Wt -- 3/2 -- MORTISED
Closing : Dec-27-07 16:31:13 PST
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This auction is for a rebuilt MORTISED bamboo fly rod, 8' 6" long in 4 Weight that is ready for your favorite river. Cedar mortised rods are rare, and this one was worthy of restoration because the cane was in great shape, no splits or delaminations. Despite the large Chubb style reel seat, this is a LIGHT-LINE rod with delicate tips and full-flex in action. It works all through the butt when cast, and exhibits slow, traditional bamboo action. This rod was probably made about 1910 -20 in my opinion when rod crafting was at its peak. The rod is wrapped in translucent orange silk with brown intermediates. Because the rod was unmarked as to original maker, the rod was re-done for modern fly lines. This rod should be fished, and it will fish well with a DT4 or silk or SYLK fly line. All sections appear full-length, though one tip is, maybe, 1/8" shorter than the other, probabaly due to a replaced tip-top. The sections are very close to perfectly straight. The rod has been finished in multiple coats of spar urethane for long use. There is some very, very slight ghosting from the old wraps, but they are just barely visible on one section. The original sheet cork grip is in good condition. The rod has a vintage low-frame agate stripper. I do not have a bag or tube, but will ship, securely packaged, in a heavy guage PVC tube.

VINTAGE FENWICK FS79 SPINNING ROD 7’9″ MINT CONDITION

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
or20071219j.jpg VINTAGE FENWICK FS79 SPINNING ROD 7'9" MINT CONDITION
Closing : Dec-27-07 18:00:00 PST
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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A VINTAGE FENWICK FS79 7'9" 1/4-5/8 OX. LURE 6-15LB. LINE. ORIGIONAL FENWICK SOFT CASE AND HARD CASE. I BOUGHT THIS ROD WHEN I WORKED AT A TACKLE STORE BACK IN 1981. I ONLY USED IT A FEW TIMES.

IT HAS BEEN STORED IN MY HOUSE EVER SINCE. IT IS IN MINT CONDITION. I TOOK A CLOSE UP PICTURE OF THE CASE SO YOU CAN SEE THAT IT IS MISSING A LITTLE PLASTIC. HAPPY BIDDING!

2600 ABU GARCIA PUSH BUTTON FREE SPOOL FISHING REEL

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
or20071219c1.jpg 2600 ABU GARCIA PUSH BUTTON FREE SPOOL FISHING REEL
Closing : Dec-23-07 20:22:11 PST
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AWESOME LITTLE ABU 2600 PUSH BUTTON FREE SPOOL LEVEL WIND FISHING REEL.

RED MODEL, STRONG CLICKER, PEARL COLOR INLAID SIDE PLATES, PEARL KNOB HANDLE.

WORKS GREAT AND RATES AN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

MADE IN SWEDEN.

VERY NICE OLD COLLECTIBLE FISHING REEL.

Antique Vintage fishing lure old Heddon Spoon Y Frog

Friday, December 21st, 2007
or20071219i.jpg Antique Vintage fishing lure old Heddon Spoon Y Frog
Closing : Dec-27-07 18:38:15 PST
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Up for your consideration is a Heddon Spoon-Y-Frog #3200 (circa 1928). Comes in the painted frog color pattern & measures 3" long. Also has Heddons Spoon-Y-Frog engraved on it's belly & Pat. Aug. 03. 28 engraved on it's back. Lure is in very good+ condition.

Heddon Tadpolly Runt

Friday, December 21st, 2007
or20071219h.jpg Heddon Tadpolly Runt
Closing : Dec-26-07 16:45:00 PST
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Very tough Heddon Tadpolly Runt in Red/White........there are a couple of hook pointers but nothing major....eyes are perfect.....red under tail is not worn, just factory paint flaw.......A Real Show piece, as these 5100 Runts are hard to come by! Winning bidder pays $6 shipping and I do combine ship! Good Luck bidding!!

Heddon 4-point Fish Decoy Spearing Decoy Ice Decoy

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
or20071219g.jpg Heddon 4-point Fish Decoy Spearing Decoy Ice Decoy
Closing : Dec-26-07 17:00:00 PST
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Heddon Ice Decoy #400 in Perch.....there is some wear to this decoy from obvious use, but the eyes are perfect and the fins and tail are in good shape....a great part of Heddon history! Winning bidder pays $6 shipping and I do combine ship! Good Luck bidding!!

Penn Spinfisher 706z

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
or20071219f.jpg Penn Spinfisher 706z

Bidding has ended

This is a Penn Spinfisher Model 706 z it is used but in excelent working condition. The sideplate is from a 704(same part as the 706 except for the sticker) The spool is relatively new, the drag knob has been replaced, the drag washers have been replaced, the handle is in great shape the spool has no damage to its lip.This reel was my VS backup for the past 5 yrs..As such I made sure it would be reliable if I needed it.It has 400' of 30# spiderwire stealth on it.If you want a reel to fish with this is it. I have moved too far from the beaches of Long Island to need it anymore. Send it back for a refund if you dont agree with my assessment of this reel. Good luck and Happy Holidays. (more...)