Hardy Palakona The Fairy Bamboo Fly Rod 8 1/2 Ft. Nice! Bidding has ended

Here is an 8 1/2 foot 3/2 Hardy bamboo fly rod, marked "Palakona Regd. Trade Mark" and "The Fairy" on the shaft above the grip. Also stamped with "Made by Hardy's England" on the uplocking butt cap, with a serial number of E78148, which dates the rod circa 1951. All four sections are original full length, with both tips being 1 inch shorter than the butt and mid as made. The original varnish is showing it's age with some checking, mainly on the butt section. Some of the intermediate wraps are fraying. Retains all of it's original bridge guides and a white agate stripping guide and tip-tops, with no cracks (one of the tip tops shows a bit of dirt in the closeup photo).

The rod is nearly straight with one of the tips set slightly to the left. Ferrules are tight to the cane and fit snugly, disjointing with a nice pop. This rod has a brisk medium fast dry fly action, weighing 5.3 ounces on my digital scale but feeling lighter in the hand. Comes with the original bag with a few rips in the top, and an elegant Clear Creek satin aluminum tube with brass caps.

According to A.J. Campbell in Classic and Antique Fly Fishing Tackle: "The Halford Special was popular in the United States, as were the revamped Deluxe and the Fairy. The latter rod became famous after Ernest Hemingway fished an 8 1/2 foot, 5 ounce model in Wyoming. Hemingway's Fairy is now in the American Museum of Fly Fishing." A very fine, all original fly rod to collect or use!

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Extremely RARE* 1927-29 HEDDON #42 6' 2" Split Bamboo Bidding has ended

It's my pleasure to offer at auction an Exceedingly Rare and Historically Important 1927-1929 HEDDON NO.42 6 FT., 2 IN. ONE-PIECE SPLIT BAMBOO "LIGHT TACKLE" SALT WATER ROD WITH DETACHABLE HANDLE. These earliest of Heddon salt water models are simply never seen, as very few were initially produced and fewer yet have survived. The first of it's kind I've ever seen. This rod is historically significant, as it represents James Heddon's Sons' first entry into the lucrative salt water rod market. One of three First Series models, the other two being the heavier No.40 and No.44, the No.42 was first offered in 1927 and would sell continuously, in one form or another, up until WWII. Because this example has the rattan-wound grip and foregrip, we know it was buillt from 1927 to 1929. After 1929, the No.42 came equipped with solid walnut grip, with either a foregrip on the butt section or none at all. Made from Heddon's highest-quality Tempered Tonkin cane and equipped with full agate guides & tip top, black & red silk windings, closely wound with no less than 46 intermediates the length of the rod, "Hold-Tite" screw-locking reel seat and rattan-wrapped grip & foregrip(which is on the tip section). Detachable handle measures 14", while the tip section is the standard 5 ft. Rodshaft carries the "Heddon" bass decal, while the reel seat is stamped with the correct "HEDDON'S MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTED". I've added a photo of the original listing from Heddon's 1927 catalog. This beauty is in Very Fine+ to Extra Fine condition, the finest you're likely to see. Shows only extremely light wear and evidence of use. Luckily, it appears it was never used in salt water, as there is absolutely no corrosion to the hardware, which looks as pristine as the day it was built. Bamboo is Perfect, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. Tip section does show a moderate set. Appears to have been revarnished and partially rewrapped. Guide, intermediate and signature wraps are all solid & complete. Bass decal is about 90% complete. All guides, tip top, ferrule, wound-over winding check and buttcap are Excellent. Reel seat adjusts perfectly, showing virtually no wear. The original rattan on both the grip and foregrip are in absolutely Pristine condition. An extremely rare and beautiful example of these elusive models and one that would enhance even the most advanced Heddon bamboo collection. To be offered in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $14.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thank you for your time and good luck. (more...)

VINTAGE GARRISON 209 E 7' 9" Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

This auction was on last week - unfortunately someone in Germany thought it would be to their advantage to end my auction early and try and reap the benefits. That has since been fixed with E-Bay and the offender is being tracked.

So again: Here is your chance to pick up this extremely hard to find rod that is a MUST HAVE for any collector. This rod is in MINT condition - not even a flake of varnish is missing. The rod reads: Garrison NE 209 E O -79 -2 and on the tip it reads 0 -79 -2. The female ferrule has a stamp - Super Z. All 7 eyelets on the tip are nice and tight as well as the tip itself. The Butt section has 3 eyelets, all tight and the hook keeper is tight as well. The ferrules are tight with no cracks. The cork handle is in E+ condition. The rod looks to never have been used and was stored in what appears to be a safe environment. I do not possess the additional tip, tube or bag - the auction is for the original rod only. Shipping will be $14.95. Please e-mail me with any questions that you have through the E-Bay account only. All others will not be answered. Thanks and GOOD LUCK! (more...)

R. L. Winston Rod Co. 8 1/2" Fly Fishing Rod..Superb.. Bidding has ended

R. L. Winston 8 1/2" Fly Fishing Rod

R. L. Winston IM6, 8 1/2" foot 3 piece Fly Fishing Rod. This rod is in superb condition. Has a cigar cork handle and maple reel seat. Serial number on all pieces are 31768. Check out my other items! Buyer pays $9.95 shipping USPS priority with confirmation included. I will combine shipping. If you need more pictures, email me. Ask questions before bidding. Have fun bidding! (more...)

Heddon # 20 Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

Heddon #20 Bamboo Fly Rod

Here's a well used but well cared for Heddon fly rod. Oh the storys it might tell if it could only talk, alright enought of that. Heddon #20 8' 6" its not on there but I'll bet its a 2F all guides, wraps, ferrules, reel seat and cork there and in good condition. Has rod bag and case, I think orginal, also in good condition.

This is a nice fly rod to collect or fish, I think the latter, its good to go right out of the box! All sections are straight and full lenght 34 3/4" no cracks or splits. Rod has a wonderfull action I have not fished it but have lawn cast and it loves a DT 5 F, I tried a 6 but it seemed a bit much. This is a great trout rod you will not be dissapointed.
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*SCARCE* 1916 HEDDON #4 5-1/2', 2/2 Split Bamboo Bait Bidding has ended

It's my pleasure to offer at auction an Extremely Nice and Very Scarce 1916 HEDDON NO.4 5-1/2 FT., 2/2 SPLIT BAMBOO BAIT CASTING ROD WITH CLOTH BAG. First offered by Heddon in 1910, the No.4 was completely redesigned in 1916 to include a cork foregrip with the straight handle, a design that would last until 1929. It would go on to sell, by then known as the "Chieftan", through 1952, an incredible 42-year run. Because this example is equipped with first agate guides, agate tip tops and all-metal second guides, we know it could only have been built in 1916. That was the only year the No.4, with the extra tip section, had that particular guide configeration. I've included a photo of the original listing from page 9 of Heddon's 1916 catalog. This model comes equipped with extra tip section, genuine agate guides & tip tops, silk windings, knurled hardware throughout, solid cork grip & foregrip made of delicate 1/16" cork rings, reel seat with Heddon locking band and attatched trigger and "Dowagiac" Bass rodshaft decal. Reel seat carries the early stamped "HEDDON'S DOWAGIAC - Pat. Dec 1, '08" rod & reel logo. Rod is in Very Fine++ condition, showing only light wear for this early model. Certainly one of the nicer No.4 models from this early period that I've handled. Bamboo is Perfect, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. All sections are the correct length, with one tip section having only a very faint set. Varnish is just starting to show some crazing, but remains very nice. All silk wraps are solid & complete and rod has no doubt been at least partially rewrapped at some point, though done to original wrap specs. The Bass decal is over 95% complete, with colors still fresh and bright. All guides, tip tops, ferrules, winding check and buttcap are excellent. Reel seat works perfectly, showing little wear for these. Solid cork grip and foregrip are in pristine condition. Put up in 3-sectioned cloth bag, which is also in Very Fine+ condition, with no holes or tears whatsoever. The No.4 was never offered with a tube. A very lovely and scarce, one-year model from James Heddon's Sons. These WWI-era rods from Heddon are showing up less and less frequently, especially in this nice of condition. To be sold in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $12.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thanks for your time and good luck. (more...)

EXCELLENT VINTAGE FENWICK VOYAGEUR PACK ROD Bidding has ended

Excellent vintage FENWICK VOYAGEUR spin/fly pack travel rod with orginal sock and Fenwick aluminum tube. Model SF74-4. It is a 4 piece rod 24" uassembed and 7' assembled. Rated AFTMA fly line no 6 or 3 to 6 mono. Rated 1/8 to 3/8 oz lures. Feralite construction and has serial # J113142 which puts it into the 1969-70 production year. One of the best I have ever seen. (more...)

EXCELLENT VINTAGE WRIGHT & MCGILL PACK TRAVEL ROD Bidding has ended

Very nice WRIGHT & McGILL TRAILMASTER pack or travel rod. It is a 4 piece rod 24" unassembled and 7 1/2' assembled. It is the spin or fly model 4TMU. Line DT6-F. Has the orginal aluminum tube and rod sock. Older model with the woven cloth construction. (more...)

1946-50 SOUTH BEND #47 9', 3/2 Split Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

Up for auction an Extremely Nice 1946-1950 SOUTH BEND NO.47 9 FT., 3/2 SPLIT BAMBOO FLY ROD WITH THE ORIGINAL LABELED BAG & TUBE. The No.47, first offered in the 1930's, was one of South Bend's highest-grade Single Built fly rod models and was rated for Bass & Steelhead. Because this example carries the rectangular "South Bend - Famous For Fishing" rodshaft decal, we know it was built right after WWII until about 1950. Rodshaft is stamped "47 - 9'" on one flat and "HCH or C" on another. The latter is the old line weight designation, equivalent to today's modern 6 or 7 wt. lines. Comes equipped with adjustable screw-locking reel seat, red & black jasper silk windings, solid cork "Comficient" grip and extra tip section. I've included a photo of an earlier, original listing for the No.47 from South Bends's 1941 catalog. Rod is in solid Very Fine condition, showing only moderate wear and is one of the nicest of these models I've handled. Bamboo is perfect, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. All four sections are the correct equal length and are virtually straight. Appears to have an overcoat of varnish, which remains extremely nice. Rodshaft markings and decal are pristine. All guides, tip tops, winding check, hookkeeper and ferrules are excellent. Ferrules fit tightly, separating with a nice "pop". Wraps remain solid and complete. Reel seat adjusts perfectly, showing only minimal wear. The solid cork "Comficient" grip looks and feels barely used. Put up in the original, correctly marked South Bend bag, which is in Extra Fine condition. Label is fresh and bright, the bag without any holes or tears whatsoever. All this comes in the original fiber tube, which is in Fine to Very Fine condition. Shows numerous rubs, scratches and some fading, but is solid and complete, with absolutely no dents. Cap screws on tightly and securely. Still carries a virtually complete "Fish And Feel Fit" South Bend paper label, which is also correctly marked for the rod. A very Choice post-war package from the South Bend Bait Co., all original and complete. To be sold with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $13.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Check out my other vintage tackle auctions and thanks for looking.
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WRIGHT & McGILL TRAILMASTER 7.5FT Pack Rod Fly or Cast Bidding has ended

4-piece, each approx. 23-1/2" long. Signed above cork grip "WRIGHT & McGILL TRAILMASTER 7-1/2 FT. NO. 4TMU. TRADE MARK. 6 LINE 7." Makes up into either a 7-1/2Ft fly rod or a 7-1/2Ft spinning rod. Cork grip has light soil, but this one does not appear to have been used, as there is no wear on the reel seat. Comes in signed cloth sack and original heavy aluminum tube. 3-Day inspection/return privilege, but please E-mail with any questions before bidding. $8.00 shipping (U.S.A.) plus insurance, if desired, and I will combine shipping whenever possible. R.I. residents must add 7% sales tax. I accept Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, Personal Checks & PAYPAL!! Payment is expected within 10 days from close of auction. NEGATIVE FEEDBACK POSTED FOR HIGH-BIDDERS WHO FAIL TO HONOR THEIR BIDS!
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Orvis Battenkill 8', 4 1/2 oz Fly Fishing Rod Bidding has ended

Orvis Battenkill 8', 4 1/2 oz Fly Fishing Rod. Rod marked: "Orvis Impregnated", "Battenkill", 8' - 4 1/2 oz., H.D.H. (6) or H.C.F. (7),

47099

Tube label inscribed: Orvis Impregnated Rod, Makers of fine Fishing Tackle Since 1856,

Style: Battenkill, Serial No.: 47099, Weight: 4 1/2 oz., Length: 8' 3 pc. 16 10,

Line Test: Orvis HDH (6), The Orvis Company, Inc., Manchester Vermont
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Orvis Impregnated Bamboo Fly Rod the Flea Bidding has ended

Very good shape Orvis Impregnated bamboo rod. This rod was named the Flea, serial # 63418. 6 ft 2 oz action. H.J.Y. 14.Has two matching tips with matching serial #s. The bamboo is fine, no splinters, dents etc. The cork is also very good, no chips or dents. Includes original sleve and hard case. The hard case has some scratches but even the original label is readable.
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1936-1938 HEDDON #200 "Reliable" 5-1/2' Split Bamboo Bidding has ended

Up for auction a Very Nice 1936-1938 HEDDON NO.200 "RELIABLE" 5-1/2 FT., 2-PIECE SPLIT BAMBOO BAIT CASTING ROD WITH CLOTH BAG. First offered by Heddon as the No.1-1/2 in 1913 and redesignated the No.200 in 1933, the "Reliable" would go on to sell off and on through the 1952 season. Because this example is equipped with three guides on the tip section & has the reel seat stamped with the simple "PAT." marking(both first appearing in 1936) and has the Classic Era rodshaft markings(last appearing in 1938), we know this was built from 1936 to 1938. Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "Heddon" diagonally across three flats and "#200" on one flat, just above the winding check. This model comes equipped with full agate guides & tip top, screw-locking "Hold-Tite" reel seat with attached trigger, silk wraps of orange tipped in black and solid cork tournament grip & foregrip. I've included a photo of the original listing from page 25 of Heddon's 1936 catalog. Rod is in about Very Fine condition, showing significant use, but remaining in excellent shape. Bamboo is very nice, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. There are numerous nicks and scratches to the original varnish, but that too remains nice. Both sections are the correct length, with the tip section having only a faint set. Original silk wraps are solid and complete. All guides, tip top, ferrules and winding check are excellent. Reel seat works perfectly. Solid cork tournament grip and foregrip look hardly used. This is a great example of a rod that has seen plenty of action, yet has been meticuously maintained. Put up in a non-original two-sectioned cloth bag, which is included for purposes of shipping and storage. The bag is in Extra Fine condition, with no holes or tears whatsoever. The No.200 was never offered with a tube. A very choice, early example of this popular baitcaster from James Heddon's Sons. To be sold with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $12.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Check out my other vintage tackle auctions and thanks for looking.
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WRIGHT & MCGILL WATER SEAL 8 1/2 BAMBOO FLY ROD "NICE" Bidding has ended

WRIGHT & MCGILL

8 1/2 ' IMPREGNATED " WATER SEAL "

BAMBOO FLY ROD

This Wright & McGill Rod was introduced in 1952. The company called the Impregnated Bamboo for these rods Densified Cane.

This varnished rod is in excellent condition. Each section is very straight and each section of this fly rod is the same length. The ferrules are tight. The cork is in very good condition. The reel seat works well. Comes with one tip. One rod guide will have to be rewrapped and another is missing. The original case and bag are included.
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Wright McGill 7 1/2' Trailmaster Spin/Fly Rod W/Tube Bidding has ended

Up for auction is a Vintage 4 Piece 7 1/2' Wright McGill Trailmaster Spin/Fly Rod with Cloth Sack and Metal Tube. Inscribed on the Spin/Fly Rod is: Wright & McGill -"Trailmaster"-7 1/2"-No.4TMU- Trade Mark-D-8-Line 7. It also has the Eagle Claw Metal Logo on the Cork and Wright & McGill Denver,Colo. U.S.A. on the reel seat. The windings,eyelets anf ferrules are in excellent condition.The ferrules show a slight finish wear.The sack and metal tube are also in excellent condition. It does not appear to been used very much. An excellent rod to take back into isolated areas as well as any other fishing areas.
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Vintage Orvis Impregnated Flea 6'6" 4 wt Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

Vintage Orvis Impregnated Flea 6’6” 2 oz 2 piece 4 wt Bamboo Fly Rod. Serial number is 50351. Rod has hardly been used and is in excellent condition. Included is the original cloth bag and original Orvis aluminum rod tube. Per Orvis, spin rod was completed on March 13, 1968 by Dale Brown and Bill Young. All sections are full length. Please feel free to ask questions, but do not wait till too late in the auction. Buyer pays US 48 states shipping of $25, insurance or international extra. I will use any extra paid on shipping towards insurance. California residents must add 8.25% sales tax. Checks require up to 10 days to clear, but shipment sent immediately if paid by paypal or when money order is received. Please, only bid if you intend to pay! Thanks for looking.

I highly recommend getting insurance for which the amount will depend on final sale amount. If the actual cost of shipping is less than the stated amount, I will include the difference for insurance.

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Spectacular 1960 SHAKESPEARE #1465 "Wonderod" 6-1/2' Bidding has ended

It's my pleasure to offer at auction an absolutely Spectacular 1960 SHAKESPEARE NO.1465 "WONDEROD" 6-1/2 FT., 2-PIECE FIBERGLASS SPINNING ROD WITH THE SCARCE "GREEN" BLANK & ORIGINAL BAG AND MARKED TUBE. This comes from a group of Wonderods I'll be selling that are, without question, among the finest I've ever seen. The No.1465 was first offered by the Shakespeare Co. in early 1958. This example carries the date code EAL, which indicates it was built in November of 1960. Rodshaft is marked "No.1465 - 6' 6" - EAL", along with a perfect Shakespeare Wonderod oval/ribbon decal. One of the sliding rings on the handle is stamped "Shakespeare" in script. Rod comes equipped with the Scarcer green colored rod blanks, solid cork grip w/sliding bands, plastic winding check & buttcap and beautiful windings of forest green. Because the terms "Mint" and "Near Mint" are so carelessly used on eBay, I tend not to use them, even if it might apply to an item I'm selling. However, in this case I have no choice, as this example is nothing less than solid Near Mint. This rod has never been used and has barely been handled. Other than some insignificant yellowing to the thread preserver, it's as pristine as the day it was made. Green "spiral" rod blanks appear untouched. All guides, tip top, ferrules, winding check and buttcap are perfect. Guide, ferrule and signature wraps are like new. The solid "suberet" cork grip/reel seat has never had a reel mounted on it. Put up in the original blue bag and plastic tube, both of which are extremely nice. The red end caps for the tube are both embossed with "WONDEROD Patented, SHAKESPEARE CO. - U.S.A.". A Spectacular 48 year-old package from Shakespeare, original & complete, and one that would be virtually impossible to upgrade. To be sold in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $11.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thanks for your time and good luck.
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Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 7wt 2pc 2 tip Bidding has ended

This fishing rod comes from my grandfather Wilmont Decker's estate on Bear Island Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. My grandfather Decker & great grandfather Bruce were avid fishermen. My great grandfather Bruce started fishing the lake starting in the 1920's.

Orvis Impregnated Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod
Lenght: 8 foot
Serial No. 34342
Line Test: HCH (7)
2 piece 2 tips
Sock, original tube and original brochure included
Excellent Condition!!!
This rod was made in the early 1960's

It looks as thought the extra tip has never been used! There are no marking at the end that would indicate that it had ever been connected to the main part of the rod.
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Orvis Battenkill fly7ft. two piece two tips 3 3/8 oz. Bidding has ended

Orvis Battenkill 7ft. two piece fly Rod

Orvis 7 ft. weight 3 3/8 oz. Impregnated two piece two tips this rod has 11/64" ferrule takes a # 4 DT. Line or #5 WF. Line has a down locking reel seat with a walnut filler. The rod was made in 1961 under the watch-full eye Wes Jordan, he was rod shop superintendent of this era. Orvis lists the similar rod with two tips new current day price is $2100.00.

It is a one-owner fly rod that has not been fished in thirty-five years. The rod is straight as the day it was made, it has some honest ware of the guides, and rod tube shows wear. The ferrules are tight and ready to fish. Rod is in unalterd condition all sections same length. The cane in this rod is in excellent condition rod will give the next owner a lifetime of fishing pleasure.

This rod will give you a delicate presentation for short and long casts and it has a very smooth action! Great dry fly rod for the lite of tippets and fishing the smallest of flys.

This rod will increase in value a time goes on making it good investment! You can fish it

for a number of years and get more than you paid for it.
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Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 9" 2/2 Payne Parabolic EX NR Bidding has ended

This auction is for a very rare and highly collectible Payne Parabolic bamboo fly rod in excellent restored condition. This 7 ft 9 inch long, two piece, two tip, 6 sided, bamboo fly rod is in excellent condition. The restoration job is professionally done - looks like the work of Bob Summer's but cannot confirm. This fly rod is the seldom seen parabolic model with an even more unusual wood seat spacer instead of the generally standard cork seat. This is apparently how the first ones were made. Rod is a two piece with two tips - all sections complete, full length and ready to fish. This is a fantastic Payne fly rod - and a superb collectible. Vintage split cane fly rod with replacement sock in excellent condition and includes an accurate (correct hardware and tube material) yet also replacement tube as well. Tube is labeled PAYNE Parabolic 7' 9" #4. Personally find it to be an unusual and most exceptional 4 wt fly rod for sure. Beautiful cane in excellent condition with no issues or repairs. Brown wraps tipped yellow with red at the grip and male ferrules. All wraps are in excellent condition as are each of the guides - agate stripper guide looks to be original. Original ferrules fit very tightly and separate with a loud pop. SEE PHOTOS. NO RESERVE auction. All Items Sold As Is so please ask any questions before bidding. I accept Money Orders, Certified Check and PayPal. Prefer to ship via USPS Priority - will package well for shipping. Please note that Insurance IS Required on this item and needs to be added to the final shipping cost. No additional handling fees charged. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST PAY VIA PAYPAL. For international shipping fees please see usps.com for options and prices. As well regarding international sales - Item value will not be reduced on any customs sheet or delivery note for any reason - full sale value will be posted - sorry for any inconvenience.
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Heddon Model 13 Featherweight 7', 2/2, Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

Heddon Model 13 Featherweight 7', 2/2, Bamboo Fly Rod

Rod Description Code

MAKER'S NAME. Length. Rod Model. # of Pieces/ # of Tips. Line Weight. Rod Weight. Rod Action

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Type of Reel Seat (See Below). Color of Wraps. Comments. Condition. Other.

Reel Seat Code

S/L - Screw lock (down)

Rev S/L - Screw lock (up)

S/B - Single slide band

Skeleton - Two slide bands

N/S - Nickel silver

N/S S/B - Seat barrel is nickel silver

HEDDON - 7'0. "#13". 2/2. #4. 3 1/4 oz. Fast. S/L over bright green variegated plastic. Gold/green wraps tipped

w/ black. Another excellent 1940's era rod from Heddon!!. Swelled butt which is marked "Heddon", and "#13 - 7' - 0 1/2 F - HEH or F". Information in Mike Sinclair's book on Heddon indicates this rod was built in 1941-43. Original tube w/ label, and bag w/ tag. Mint condition.

This is a beauty, a great example of Heddon's best work during their 'glory' days. Insurance will be quoted upon sale.

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Vintage HENSHALL by HEDDON Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 XLNT Bidding has ended

*** BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE BAMBOO FLY ROD ***

HENSHALL HANDKRAFT

(WEBER of Stevens Point, Wisconsin)

By HEDDON

MINT CONDITION!!!

- Overall Length: 8 ft. 6 in.

- Three-Piece / Two-Tip Design

- Bamboo Construction

- Rod has INCREDIBLE well-balanced action!

- Ergonomic Cork Grip feels GREAT In The Hand...

- Cork and Reel Seat are EXCELLENT.

- Tip, Guides, & Guide Wraps are all MINT.

Middle section is missing one snake guide. (see pic)

- Includes the original aluminum hard tube and rod sock.

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Eden bamboo fly rod by Bernard Ramanauskus model 8315 Bidding has ended

This masterpiece is in MINT original condition. Check out the pictures. All of the EDEN cane rods built by Bernard Ramanauskus are node less construction. That means all of the weak bamboo nodes are removed by a process of scarfing out the nodes, thus replacing the weak nodes with 18% more solid bamboo power fibers. The results are nothing short of amazing! Since rods made without nodes are inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, Eden cane rods developed their own proprietary tapers to take advantage of the node less contruction techniques.

This particular rod is a dry fly taper. It has a swelled butt which gives it an enormous power reserve and can easily flick out a little midge w/a few feet of line out or punch size 4 stone fly while facing a strong head wind. This is a rod built for long casts and big flies. It is not a streamer rod. It is a medium fast actioned rod with a tendency towards the faster side. Bernard rates this cane rod for a 5DTor a 6DT, depending on your personal preference. If you are familiar with the Dickerson family of rods, this one feels eerily similar to an 8014 stretched out to 8'3".

All tips are intact and this rod has NO ISSUES whatsoever. No blind wraps. No short tips. No clicking ferrules. No splits or delams. The silk wraps are in perfect condition as are the guides. The rod is 100% original and in MINT condition. What more can I say? This is just a fantastic rod. Good luck. (more...)

H L Leonard 2 pc Bamboo Fly Rod 6 foot for #3 2 tips Bidding has ended

Here is one beautiful little Leonard bamboo rod. This rod may have only been fished several times. The rod is in perfect condition. The cork handle is not even soiled. As seen in the pictures the original owner scribed his name on the wooden real seat with an electric pencil, this is very minor and on the surface only.

New in 1976.

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8' PHILLIPSON PACEMAKER Bamboo Fly Rod - NICE!! Bidding has ended

This is a Phillipson Pacemaker cane fly rod for a 5-Weight Line. It's a hard-to-find 8-footer, and actually measures a bit less than that when put together. All the wraps and hardware are original and tight. I bought the rod recently for a specific fishing trip to try the taper and measure it up for duplication. Casts like a dream and, though I didn't try it, would probably work with a DT4 because it feels and looks lighter than others I've handled. All the piece are full length. It may have had a light varnish overcoat by the previous owner, but I'm not sure. The rod bag is original I am told, but the tube is a replacement. One tip has a slight set. The reel seat has a couple of dings. The grip is soiled from honest use. Conservative reserve. (more...)

*SUPERB* 1939-48 HEDDON #551 "Stalwart" 5-1/2' Split Bidding has ended

It's my pleasure to offer at auction an absolutely Superb 1939-1948 HEDDON NO.551 "STALWART" 5-1/2 FT., ONE-PIECE SPLIT BAMBOO CASTING ROD WITH DETACHABLE OFFSET HANDLE & ORIGINAL LABELED CASE AND TUBE. First offered by Heddon in late 1938, the #551 Stalwart sold right up until the Korean War Trade Embargo in 1952, which effectively put an end to all bamboo rod production for James Heddon's Sons. Because of the rodshaft markings, we know this to be a Neo Classic Era model that was built from 1939 to 1948. Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "Heddon" diagonally across three flats and "#551 - 5-1/2 - L" on one other. The "L" stands for Light action. Also on the rodshaft is the decal of the retailer, "Kerr's Of Beverly Hills", a prominent gun & tackle dealer until the 1970's. Reel seat is correctly stamped "Heddon Pal" and carries the four 1934 Patent numbers granted to Heddon for the handle design. I've included a photo of the original listing from page 33 of Heddon's 1939 catalog. Rod is equipped with "Browntone" Tonkin cane, beautifully swelled butt, Carboloy guides & tip top, maroon silk wraps tipped in orange, detachable offset handle and solid cork tournament grip & foregrip. Rod is in solid Extra Fine original condition, showing virtually no wear. It is among the the nicest of one-piece Heddon casting rods that I've ever handled. Bamboo is Perfect, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. Tip section is the correct length and shows only a very faint set. All guides, tip top, wraps, ferrules and buttcap are Excellent. The reel seat adjusts perfectly and draws the tip section in tightly & securely. Solid cork tournament grip and foregrip look virtually brand new. A beautiful example that has seen little action and would be almost impossible to upgrade. The original leatherette case w/tube is in about Fine+ condition, showing light overall wear and minor cracking, but no holes or tears whatsoever. Still carries the white Heddon Inspection label, which is correctly marked for the rod. A Superb, original package from Heddon and one that seldom comes up for sale. To be sold in true auction format, with a very modest starting bid and NO RESERVE. Buyer to pay $13.00 for bullet-proof, professional shipping via U.S. Priority Mail. Insurance is optional. Payment must be received within 10 days of auction closure. I accept PayPal, Money Orders and Cashier's Checks. Thanks for your time and good luck (more...)

9 1/2 ft FINE CANE 2 pc BAMBOO FLY ROD WINSTON TUBE BAG Bidding has ended

2 Piece, 9 1/2 ft CLASSIC WINSTON ?
UNKNOWN MAKER BAMBOO FLY ROD
(got to be for a 8 or 9 wt) 6.5 oz
R.L WINSTON, SAN FRANCISCO CALIF BAG and TUBE

Custom Made No Size or Decal or Signature on the rod??

Wonderful Brown tone with red wraps (more...)

Goodwin Granger Denver Special Bamboo fly rod Bidding has ended

Up FOR Bidding is a Goodwin Granger "Denver special" Bamboo fly rod as pictured. Seems to be all original vintage used condition. Tube has small dent and is kind of bent but rod and fabric holder are in excellent condition. Stored away for years and can use a new good home. Any questions please ask each piece is 34" log tip to tip. All ferrules and wrapping in excellent and original condition. (more...)

ATH fly reel Ari T. Hart Traun F1 3-4 wt. Excellent Closing : Jun-24-08 20:06:42 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This is a beautiful near mint ATH Traun F1 fly reel. It is all black with gold script and serial number is 2301. It comes with a high quality ($50) DT 4 weight line with backing. Also included is the ATH leather pouch to store the reel in. This reel is smaller version of Ari T. Hart's fly reels, yet is has an outstanding drag system. There is no visible wear on the reel. I have used a few times, but not in the last couple of years.

Vintage Great Lakes Imperial 85 Whirlaway Fishing Pole Closing : Jun-23-08 19:50:18 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Up for bid is a Rare, Unused, In Box, Vintage Great Lakes Imperial 85 Whirlaway Rod/Reel Combination Fishing Pole including the owners card. You won't find one in better condition. I will ship this in another box to help preserve the original box. I will charge actual shipping costs from 48172 area code. For shipping costs: Weight 6-7 lbs. and Size 48" x 12" x 10"