1933-36 HEDDON #900 "Musky Special" 5-1/2' Split Bamboo Bidding has ended

Up for auction an Extremely Nice 1933-1936 HEDDON NO.900 "MUSKY SPECIAL" 5-1/2 FT., 2-PIECE SPLIT BAMBOO BAIT CASTING ROD WITH THE ORIGINAL BAG & ALUMINUM TUBE. First introduced by Heddon as the #9 "Musky" in 1917 and redesignated the #900 "Musky Special" in 1933, it went on to sell as a regular member of Heddon's rod line into the early 1950's. Because this example has the reel seat that is simply stamped "PATENTED" and because Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "Heddon" diagonally on the rodshaft, along with "#900" just above the winding check, we know this was built from 1933 to 1936. After 1936, the reel seats were only marked "PAT.". This heavily constructed Classic Era rod, built on a No.4 ferrule, is incredibly powerful for its size. Equipped with full agate guides and tip top, screw-locking "Hold-Tite" reel seat and elongated solid cork tournament grip and foregrip. I've included a photo of the original listing from Heddon's 1936 catalog. Rod is in Very Fine++ condition, showing only very light wear and is about as nice as you'll find. Bamboo is absolutely PERFECT, arrow-straight, with no splits, cracks or delamination whatsoever. Both rod sections are the correct length. Varnish looks brand new, and likely is. All wraps are solid and complete, with intermediates the length of the rod. All guides, tip top, ferrules and winding check are EXCELLENT. Chromed nickel-silver reel seat works perfectly, showing little wear. Solid cork tournament grip and elongated foregrip are very nice, with the grip having one moderate flat spot on the knob, about the only blemish on this whole rod. This rod has seen little action and is one of the nicest Heddon Musky rods I've ever handled. The original bag is about Fine to Very Fine, showing some soiling and one minor hole on the flap. Carries the correct, earlier embroidered Heddon leaping bass label on the flap. The aluminum tube is also Very Fine, with only very minor dents and light scratching. Polished cap screws on tightly and securely. A beautiful early package from James Heddon's Sons, original and complete. 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. (more...)

Hardy Demon 10' 3 piece #7 MINT UNUSED + TUBE Closing : Jun-13-08 11:43:04 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Hardy DEMON Trout Fly Rod MINT NUSED
in Hardy partitioned rod bag and outer Hardy cordula rod tube.
10' 3 piece #7 in MINT UNUSED condition

Antique Fishing Rod (over 125 years) Closing : Jun-14-08 12:30:06 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Three piece solid lemonwood flyrod. It is 15' long, brass ferals, glass eyes and hand stitched handle. It is over 125 years old. It was used for salmon fishing in a Canadian river. There are two tips. One is broken at the tip. All pieces together. Very good condition. There is no maker marking on the rod.

EX RARE MORTISED 3pc SPLIT BAMBOO FLY ROD J.R Bolton Bidding has ended

On offer today is a superb rod!!!

Mortised Bamboo fly rod 3pc with spare tip. Approx 11ft

Sadly, I'll never have time to finish it. So its has to go.

Its a very ,very ,very rare Mortised Split Bamboo fly rod. It has a swelled butt which is mortised with greenheart, this was the peek of a rodmakers art. It has a thick pigskin handle and german silver fittings. (reel seat and ferrules). It is made by an England maker J.R Bolton Newcastle upon tyne. There is little information on this rdomaker, like most pre 1900 makers. But to produce a rod of this qauality back in the latw 1800's was truly special. Most were crude greeheart rod. Bamboo was only affordable for the rich gent. It has very unusual ferrules, which have a locking mechansim which I have never seen on any other rod. (see pictures). I had fuly re-whipped varnished the butt section in 1/2 intermediates using pearsalls gossamer and all the other rod makers tricks. But I havent had time to finish and therefore am deciding to sell. It has a little damage to ferrules, a spigot of the spare tip is broken and the serrations on the ferrules are borken on some too. its over 100 years old though....what can you expect. The pigskin handle is in super condition, when have you ever seen a pigskin handle on a rod? Me,never! This a work of art and deserving of a loving buyer and would look nice, if it were to be copied and re-made new by a rodmaker. It comes in its original bag. Which is Velvet lined! Luxury! Luckily the rod has all its original snake eyes too. And it has became de-laminated on the cane. None of the tips are snapped either, all original lengths.

NOTE: These rods (Mortised) are SUPER,SUPER rare. And very desirable! It will be started at £100 starting which is a total bargain! When done, these fetch 500-600 pounds! Perfect for a rodmakers project, and to design a copy upon. I know you rodmakers go mad for these rods! (more...)

Jim Payne Model 104 Bamboo Fly Rod Bidding has ended

Up for your consideration is this 8 1/2 foot, 2 piece, 2 tip bamboo fly rod made by Jim Payne and sold through Abercrombie and Fitch. On the label on the tube it is written in pencil #104. All sections are full length, the grip is in great shape, the bluing is very good, the varnish is in great shape except for one chip just ahead of the stripper on the butt, and one very minor scratch on the one original tip. The non-original tip is fine except that it is non-original. It doesn't have the same nodal pattern,the ferrule is not a payne ferrule, but fits just fine, it doesn't have the same type of snake guides, and the guide wraps are a slightly different color than the original tip section. The guide wraps are tranlucent as well on that tip, not as the original. Both tips cast the same (a very smooth 6 weight). It comes with its ferrule plug, bag and tube. Overall a very nice Payne, even with the exceptions (more...)

8 1/2 ft Montague Redwing 3/2 Split Fly Rod Bamboo Ex ! Bidding has ended

Tube says Montague Redwing 8 1/2 ft, Montague Redwing, medium trout, 3 piece, 2 tip, Bamboo Fly Rod.
This rod was Montague's second from the top in their line of fly rods, right behind the Montague Manitou..

It features their top of the line Scrulock reel seat with a red Tenite spacer,

Has nickel silver sliding band and butt cap with finely threaded aluminum hardware.

It comes with their top of the line Water proof Nickel Silver ferrules.

It also has a nice swelled butt that makes for a very nice, powerful incontrol feeling when Casting.

The rod is wrapped with bright red silk tipped gold. I think the cosmetics and craftsmanship on this rod, make it one of the Nicest Quality Looking rods of it's day.
The over all condition of this rod is Very Good + To Ex- to Ex Condition on the Majority of this Beautiful Rod.

Word Redwing on the Decal is Totally Complete

Letter " M " on the name Montague is Missing

Top Fin on the Trout is Missing.

The Rest of the Decal is Complete

Total Decal Complete is at least 95 %

The decal that says "Genuine Tonkin" is about 40% gone ( Mostly on the top side of the Lettering.
The ferrules are all tight

The varnish is in very nice ( Ex Condition) shape on the mid section and both tips.

Varnish on the bottom hand section has some pelling but overall Pretty Good Overall.

All sections are full length and appear to have never been broken or repaired and are Totally Straight with no bends or Cracks that i Can See.

The wraps and tipping are in Excellent Shape and pleasantly Preserved
The rod tube is in very nice shape but it has some slight wear marks and scratches & Some masking tape that can be Removed.

The Sock is in Excellent shape & Very Clean.
This rod has been Very well taken care Of and Personally would be a great Conversation Piece to share with Others.

Described everything i could think of, if ive missed something please feel free to contact me with any Questions or Answers.

If you live near or around Colorado Springs and would like to pick this rod up

Feel free to contact me personally and possibly we can arrange a Pick up Place ( Cash Only )

Thank you and Good Luck everyone ! (more...)

H.L. Leonard 38H Bamboo Fly Rod / .99c NO RESERVE Closing : Jun-02-08 17:43:34 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

HL Leonard 38H
Bamboo Fly Rod / 7' - 2/2 - 5w
Original Excellent+ Condition
Bob Taylor / Mark Murphy / Simroe Era
Here is the second of the H.L. Leonard Rods I will be listing, 3 different rods in all. Here we have the renown 38H in Original Excellent+ Condition, lightly fished, right & tight and sure to please with a Med/Fast, Mid/Flex Dry Fly Taper...

Vintage Winston Fly Fishing Rod San Francisco CA 7' 4" Closing : Jun-01-08 18:05:41 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This is a vintage R.L. Winston graphite Fly Fishing Rod. The label on the rod reads THE WINSTON ROD R.L. WINSTON ROD CO. SAN FRANCISCO CALIF. I don't know when they moved there rod making to Montana, but apparently this rod was made before they moved. This is a dainty little 7 foot 4 inch #4, 1 5/8 oz. rod, the tube is also a Winston, but has the Twin Bridges Montana address, so I don't know for sure if it went with this rod, the sock is just marked R.L. Winston Rods. The condition is just amazing, looks like it was used just a few times, I would call it near mint, not counting the tube. The only 'wear' I see at all is a little dirt on the cork handle. It would be hard to find a nicer-vintage Winston rod. If I didn't have 4 fly rods I would keep this one. Check my other auctions for some other great fishing items from a few estate sales. I am listing a vintage sila flex fiberglass fly rod, a old pflueger medalist reel, and lots of other reels. High bidder to pay $13.00 for shipping, More outside the USA. I will give a break on shipping if you win more than one item.

VINTAGE 8 1/2 ft RL WINSTON HOLLOW BUILT BAMBOO FLY ROD Closing : May-29-08 18:10:19 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

8 1/2 ft CLASSIC FLUTED HOLLOW WINSTON BAMBOO FLY ROD
2 Piece 2 Tips,

(got to be for a 5, 6 wt) 4 oz Rod

Custom Made Signature Rod Ser# 9105

Please look at the pictures of this great rod!

EXCELLENT CONDITION, Slightly soiled grip and very slight set in one tip from storage

with original red bag and tube both unmarked

(one of 10 vintage Winston rods being offered)

Needless to say this bay area fisherman Loved Winston rods

Like Magic, you can feel the touch with this Great Rod!

VINTAGE 9 1/2 ft WINSTON 2 pc BAMBOO FLY ROD Closing : May-29-08 17:35:58 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

R.L WINSTON, SAN FRANCISCO CALIF

ROD BUILDERS
TO THE CHAMPIONS

2 Piece, 9 1/2 ft CLASSIC WINSTON ? BAMBOO FLY ROD
(got to be for a 8 or 9 wt) 6.5 oz

Custom Made No Size or Decal or Signature on the rod??
Wonderful Brown tone with red wraps sorry I don't know the history on this rod??

Wish it could talk I'll Post your comments on this one

(one of 10 vintage Winston rods being offered)

Needless to say this bay area fisherman Loved Winston rods

Like Magic, you can feel the touch with this rod!

Darn near mint, with original bag and tube

DON'T THINK YOU'LL FIND MANY OF
THESE RODS IN THIS CONDITION!!

HL Leonard Bamboo Restored Fly Rod w/case Estate find Closing : May-26-08 20:08:48 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

This is one of Three Rods I am listing from a Denver estate and sold as found and as shown...this rod has been restored and done in Denver according to the previous owner..this was owned by Mr Humphreys at one time..he owner the Reel Mfg business in Denver...I am sure you will recognize the work if you are from Colorado....these measure 36 1/4 inch each...the tube is also original as far as I know..the bag is not marked...buyer pays 14.00 s/h plus ins. USA PLease email questions asap and we will be in and out for the next 10 days we will mail as soon as we are in town......Thanks This is marked 8 1/2 '..# 5 and 4 oz. on the tube...Thanks

FENWICK FERALITE FF807 8' fly rod Vintage - Collector Closing : May-20-08 19:28:53 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

FENWICK FERALITE 2 piece 8' Fly Rod model FF807 3 ¾ oz. Serial No. K320494 AFTMA Fly Line No. 7
This Vintage 1960s Rod is like new, in unused condition, a real collectors item, I can't find a mark on it, she is a real beauty!!! the guides are tight and straight it comes with original case, sleeve and warranty tag.

5 VINTAGE HARNELL, HARRINGTON FISHING RODS Closing : May-12-08 12:00:18 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

YOU ARE BIDDING ON FIVE VERY NICE VINTAGE RODS. FOR YOU HARNELL COLLECTORS, THIS IS A GREAT FIND. FIRST IS A HARRINGTON 4639 SPINNING ROD, NEEDS SOME EYE REPAIR. SECOND IS A HARRINGTON 630 (SPORTLAND SPECIAL) CASTING ROD. THIRD IS A HARNELL 630 20 LB. CASTING ROD. FOURTH HAS HARNELL WITH NO ID. LAST IS A HARNELL BUT THE STICKER IS MISSING. THESE RODS COULD BE REBUILT OR SOME USED AS THEY ARE.HARNELL/HARERINGTON HAD THE REPUTATION AS ONE OF THE FINEST RODS MADE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE

WRIGHT&MCGILL VICTORY GRANGER 81/2' BAMBOO FLY ROD Closing : May-06-08 17:08:34 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

this is a very nice fly rod. the cork is dirty, but solid and all there. the wraps are good as is the finish. all four sections are 34 1/2" long. on the rod is written Wright & McGill Granger Victory. the tube has been taped in a few places. the original lable also. it reads "Wright & McGill Granger Victory Rod number GV 8642 length 8 1/2 ft. weight 4 1/2 ozs. also comes with the original cloth sock. i have a fair reserve on this rod. please e-mail any questions

BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 8'0"-- 3/2 -- 5 WT. Closing : Apr-27-08 19:12:29 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Here is an exquisite medium trout rod which recaptures the feel of a bygone era in a highly desireable size. This rod was rescued and modernized from an earlier high end rod in minty condition except for dired out silks and a slightly damaged ferrule. The rod was completly stripped and a new grip and reel seat added, with new guides, tip-tops and a folding fly-keeper. The guide spacing is "Granger style", with snake guides at the ferrules on the mid and tips. Nine snakes + carbide ring type stripper on the fully assembeled rod. The butt ferrule set is an original and pinned to the blanks; the mid to tip ferrule set is new and as close as I could get to matching the butt ferrule. The ferrules are nickle silver. Test casting suggest a DT5 line which loads up nicely with 30' of line. Rod action is subjective, but I would describe this one as medium fast. All sections are full length and near straight (though never perfect in any older used rod). Comes with a new rod bag and will ship in a heavy guage PVC tube.

Thomas & Thomas PA 909-3 9' 9 Wt. 3 Pc. Fly Fishing Rod Closing : Apr-27-08 18:45:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

An unbelievable fly rod for serious fly fishermen only! Offered for your consideration is a 3 piece Thomas & Thomas PA909-3, 9 Wt. Fly Fishing Rod in in excellent condition...barely fished! The "PA series of Thomas & Thomas Fly Rods is their ultimate "Top of the Line" rod, normally by special order only...you won't have to wait for this one!

It is a 9'0", 9 Wt. rod and incudes the Origainal Rod Sack; Thomas & Thomas Aluminum Rod Tube; and a factory furnish extra tip (yes, 2 tips!); uplocking reel seat; and built in "Fighting Butt".

This the ultimate fishing rod for big spooky "Reds" & "Bones", Salmon, and other medium to heavy weight fish.

I've fished this rod and it is a delight to lay out 75' plus of line on a strategic mark and hook up with a big Silver Salmon or big Redfish out in the flats. It has a "full flex taper" with a medium fast action with lots of backbone and super-sensitive "feel".

This fine rod sold for just short of a "Grand" when it was new...own it now for a fraction of the cost!

Vintage 6' Fenwick Fiberglass Fly Rod w/TWO tips Closing : Apr-26-08 10:44:22 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Great little small creek rod, rolls a tight loop under brush and tree limbs. A great small rod and weapon for small creeks.

Rod: Older hard to find (70’s) Fenwick FF605 6’ 2 oz. with two tips. Rated for a five line. Lightly used condition but in great shape. Cork handle is very good, wraps are tight and clean. Label is in good shape and legible. Great chance to get a glass rod with two tips. Shipping is $14.00.

Second tip is not pictured. I just decided to include it in the auction. Tip is as good as the one pictured.

Low reserve.

Incredibly RARE 1933 HEDDON #100 "Sport Special" 4-1/2' Closing : Apr-18-08 16:00:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

ROD WITH THE ELUSIVE **TROUT DECAL** AND BAG. Without question, one of the rarest of Heddon bamboo bait rods from any era. As of this writing, it is one of only two known to exist. The other is owned by a Seattle area collector who aquired it through private sale and presently has it on loan to the Heddon Museum in Dowagiac, Michigan. Noted author Michael Sinclair, in his 1997 book "Heddon, The Rod With The Fighting Heart", discusses the rarity of the Trout Decal on pages 110 and 111. He states that the Trout Decal was a very rare feature on a few early #13 Heddon fly rods, and that it was not known if it was ever used on any other Heddon rods. We now know it was used on at least two. Sinclair goes on to state that none have ever been seen on rods that date later than 1934. The #100 Sport Special, formerly the #1, was only offered in 1933, as it was discontinued in 1934 and then reappeared as the #103 in 1935. It remains a tough one-year model to find, even with the common bass decal. The Trout Decal on this example is about 55% complete. "Heddon" can easily be read within the fish, which is obviously a Rainbow trout. Heddon's Cleo Hanley has handwritten "#100" on one flat between the decal and winding check. Rod is equipped with full agate guides & tip top, solid cork tournament grip & foregrip and red silk wraps tipped in green. I've enclosed a photo of the original listing from Heddon's 1933 catalog. Rod is in about Fine condition, showing overall wear and a few condition issues. Bamboo is extremely nice, with no splits or cracks. Both sections are the correct length. Tip section exhibits a minor set. Varnish is an overcoat that remains very nice. Rod is surely rewrapped, but done to original. All wraps are tight and complete. All guides, tip top, ferrules and winding check are excellent. Tournament cork grip shows an old repair at the very bottom, but is also solid and complete. Cork foregrip shows little wear. Reel seat with spiral-lock and attached trigger works perfectly, showing moderate+ wear and some brassing. These issues are all basically cosmetic, the rod being very solid, and in no way diminishes the rarity and importance of this model variety. Comes in a non-original two-sectioned cloth bag that's supplied for shipping and storage. Bag is excellent, with no holes or tears whatsoever. For the collector of rare bamboo, this is an opportunity that may not present itself again for some time, if ever. To be offered 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 very much for your time and good luck.

11 Bamboo Fly Rods Collectors Estate Closing : Apr-17-08 18:54:45 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

I am selling my collection of vintage bamboo and tonka cane fly rods that I have acquired over the last 15 years. I use to own a fly fishing lodge called the Yellow Breeches House in Boiling Springs, PA. We displayed all these rods throughout the lodge on the walls so they have been maintained and well taken care of. I acquired most of the rods at auctions in and around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I have done my best to represent the rods as accurately as possible below. The rod #'s correspond with the pictures. I will be uploading more pictures here in a few days as I can only add 12 pictures here. There are more photos posted here.

http://www.yellowbreecheshouse.com/Fly_Rods.html

I will accept PayPal, or credit card payment. I will ship in one large rod case all 11 rods and will place insurance on the shipment, buyer pays shipping cost and insurance. I will send you copy of shipping and insurance receipts so you can verify costs. However you wanted to ship I will ship the Fly rods.

#1 – 2 piece, 7’, no manufacturer name, all eyes and wraps in good condition, aluminum reel seat. Good Condition

#2 – 2 piece, Shakespeare, 7’, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition, aluminum reel seat. Excellent Condition

#3 – 2 piece, length unknown, no manufacturer name, all eyes present, the wraps looked hand wrapped with no consistency, aluminum reel seat. Fair Condition

#4 – 3 piece, 8’, Tonka, -8- FT- and Line-5 written on the rod, I believe the reel seat is nickel silver, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition. Excellent Condition

#5 – 3 piece, 8’, Wilkinson, all eyes and wraps in excellent condition, aluminum reel seat, Excellent Condition

#6 – 3 piece, 8’, Fox, 8 FT and Line #6 written on the rod, this may be a Charlie Fox rod from Carlisle, PA as the rod was bought at an auction in Carlisle, PA.

#7 – 3 piece, 8 ½ ft, Tonka, Line 5-6 and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 written on rod. The wraps and eyes in excellent condition. Aluminum reel seat. Excellent Condition

#8 – 3 piece, 8’, Shorebred, 8 FT and Line-6 and D.S. & K written on rod. The eyes and wraps in excellent condition. Excellent Condition

#9 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps are in fair condition, Tonkin Cane written on the rod. Fair Condition

#10 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps in good condition, this is an older rod but do not know time period. Kingfisher engraved into the reel seat. Looks like nickel silver and aluminum.

#11 – 3 piece, length unknown, all eyes present, wraps in good condition, H-I Tonka logo on rod, Vernley name written on the rod. Aluminum reel seat. Fair Condition

Early TYCOON TACKLE HRH Bamboo BIG GAME ROD fin nor Closing : Mar-23-08 17:45:00 PDT CLICK HERE TO BID!

Tycoon Tackle HRH Vintage Bamboo Big Game Rod.

You can never photograph rods to show just how nice they are as is the case with this one. I acquired this rod years ago from the Estate of William A. M. Burden (google for history of this man). It has been lightly Fished and is in very nice condition. This HRH It is Stamped 13 oz for its weight class and is Wrapped in Brown, Deep Red and Gold thread. It Has High Bridge guides with Roller Tip and is close to 80" in length. Blank has a Moderate set. Guides are tight and is missing a guide ring on the 3rd guide. It Has light oxidation on roller tip that should Clean up Nicely. This is a very nice rod and would feel at home in ANY collection.

PAYNE - A&F, 9 1/2, 3/2 Bamboo Fly Rod, bag & tube Closing : Mar-08-08 19:41:36 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

PAYNE - Abercrombie & Fitch marked fly rod
Here's a nice Payne bamboo fly rod for your consideration. It is 9 1/2 footer, 3 piece, with 2 tips and weighs approximately 7 ounces. All pieces are of equal length. The rod has an up locking aluminum reel seat with wood insert. The reel seat screw is stamped "PAYNE, REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." on one side and "Sold by ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO., New York" on the other side. The cork handle measures about 6 1/2" long and made up of 3/8" wide rings. The rod is sound, but the varnish is tacky with fine age lines. It is also missing the hook keeper ring and possibly one or two guides may be re-wrapped as their color does not quite match (snake guide on butt section & 1st guide following on the mid-section). The rod includes a cloth bag. Unfortunately the tag is missing from the bag. Everything is housed in an aluminum tube with an Abercrombie & Fitch rod care notice glued to it. The Red notice has some damage. If you have further questions about this rod, I would be glad to try and answer them.

VINTAGE HARNELL SALTWATER SPINNING ROD FISHING NOS Closing : Mar-08-08 13:14:14 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

Treasuregarden offers this Vintage Harnell Saltwater Spinning Rod. This is a 2 Piece Rod that measures 11 ft. I purchased this rod at a living estate sale and the Original Owner told me he purchased the rod New in the late 1970's and he Never Used it. The Rod is in Excellent Condition. I don't see any damage and No repairs. All Original. A few minor rubs from storage Only. It is an Exceptional Vintage Rod that would look Beautiful on Display or a Great Fishing Rod. Rod is Marked:

"Harnell" "Venice Calif." "680"

Divine (Devine) 9 1/2' 3/2 Bamboo Fly Rod all original Closing : Mar-02-08 13:54:27 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

I am selling a few Divines from my own collection. A few are reserved for friends already. This is one of the finest (all original Divines) I have ever seen. Nothing has been changed. No re-wraps; all guides and ferrules and reel-seat are original. Label on butt section is 99%. No breaks, sets, repairs. Not even one loose wrapping. Varnish shows it's age. It is a Standard Trout model 5 wt. Comes with original form and bag. Excellent original condition.

Vintage Hardy 10 ft. 3 pc. Bamboo Fly Rod, Palakona. Bidding has ended

Description (revised)
Item Specifics
Sport : Fishing Fishing Style: Fly Fishing
Brand : Hardy Weight: 7 wgt.
Length : 10 ft. Tackle Type: Bamboo Fly Rod

Today we have for auction a vintage 3 piece,10 foot, House of Hardy Bamboo Fly Rod. The rod is a "Palakona" model, " The Crown Houghton", in great shape. The windings are tight and the varnish is bright and the finish shines. The reel seat features a reversible butt as shown in the photos. Cork grip is solid and nicely colored, as one would hope for in a rod 50+ years old. The stripping and tip guides have an agate like interior ring to prevent line wear and contribute to precision casts. The ferrules have the original wooden plugs as shown in photos and a positive twist connection system. Green closely spaced decorative windings are in good shape. The reel seat is stamped with the serial number H9183, which dates the rod to August 1956. Also stamped on the reel seat are two royal crests, both of which read ‘By Appointment’ beneath them. The larger of the two is the crest of King George V, and the other is His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.

Between the two crests is stamped ‘Made by Hardy’s England’. Above the cork grip is hand lettered the words—The "Crown Hougton"--- "Palakona"---Legal Trade Mark. The proper name for this model is The "Crown Houghton", so perhaps the rod painter produced a rare misspelling. I can assure you that the rod lettering is all original in any case. The rod and aluminium case are true and straight as an arrow. Pictures do not do it justice.

The auction includes the original cloth protective sleeve with a bright Hardy cloth owner’s label and little to no fading. Also included is the original aluminum rod tube marked "Made by Hardy Bros. England"™ on both ends.

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VINTAGE FENWICK SF74-4 FLY/SPIN COMBO 7' BRAND NEW MINT Closing : Feb-15-08 17:30:00 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A NEVER USED VINTAGE FENWICK 4-PIECE FLY/SPINNING ROD COMBO

MODEL # SF74-4 7' 4 3/4 OZ. 1/8-3/8 OZ LURE 2-6LB. LINE AFTMA FLY LINE N0. 6.

ORIGINAL FENWICK SOFT CASE AND HARD CASE. I BOUGHT THIS ROD WHEN I WORKED AT A TACKLE STORE BACK IN 1981. IT HAS BEEN STORED IN MY HOUSE EVER SINCE. IT IS IN MINT CONDITION. HAPPY BIDDING!

huge lot antique fishing rods, lures, reels, tackle box Closing : Feb-14-08 16:00:00 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

huge lot of antique fishing lures, reels, rods and tackle boxes.  contains 2 antique reels 4 fishing poles 1 southbend split bamboo fly rod # 5886 mint condition with sock 1 unknown split bamboo fly rod fair condition 1 unknown rod 1 richardson four piece casting rod mint condition with sock 2 tackle boxes 1 unknown but with dated material from 1907 the other is a climax pat. # 1912915 there is also an assortment of line, leaders, bobbers and lures and everything else seen in the pictures

F.E. THOMAS SPECIAL BAMBOO FLY ROD CANE 8.5 3/2 4WT. Closing : Feb-05-08 16:51:44 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

F.E. THOMAS SPECIAL BAMBOO FLY ROD CANE 8.5 3/2 4WT Gently flared butt section...Butternut spacer..WOW! Rod is in EXCELLENT ORIGINAL condition. Throws a Cortland Silk DT 4 with finess and POWER for long casts. I'll let the pixs do the talkin. For the Guy or Gal who wants the BEST!! Cheaper than you think.

 Wright & McGill granger victory bamboo fly rod Closing : Jan-22-08 15:01:12 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

This vintage Wright & McGill Granger Victory rod number gv. 9050 appears to have never been used!! It still has the original paper rubber banded to the bottom of the rod. I believe this bamboo rod was made in the early 50's but I am not for sure. The original card board tube is not in great shape but the rod inside appears to be new. I know very little about fly rods, but will be glad to answer any and all questions. Buyer to pay a fixed $20 shipping and handling. I prefer Paypal but money order or a check after it clears will work. Good luck!!!

Bamboo Fly Rod - 7'6" - 2/2 - 5 wt - Arjon #28 Closing : Jan-20-08 16:00:00 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

A somewhat rare Arjon Fly Rod from Sweden: A 7'6" two piece beautiful bamboo fly rod with two mirror image tips. All original components - I have restored this classic to last another 70 years. Made by Swedish maker, Arvid Jonsson ( ARJON). Butt section is 45 7/8" - tips are 45 3/8" - European tips are usually 1/2" shorter so this rod is original length Reasonable reserve equal to the high quality and scarcity. Rod features include. This is some of my best work - Thanks Craig:

* Re-wrapped in original black tipped in cherry red;
* Rod script 100% " - Black Midge - Arjon - #28 - 7 1/2";
* New rod bag & rod tube;
* Replaced cork, winding check, stripper and all 6 snake guides (original positions) P, and tip-tops. All other components are original; great ferrule fit;
* Uplocking original reelseat - marked Arjon Sweden;
* Casts a 5 weight line with a nice medium action;
* Comes with my "Bamboo Rod Care Guide";
* If rod goes for my reserve, I'll cover the $18.00 shipping and insurance fee.
* * Seven day return policy.

BAMBOO FLY ROD -- 6 1/2' -- 2/2 -- 3 WT.-- NEW Closing : Jan-15-08 18:54:58 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

This is a new 6 1/2 foot bamboo fly rod based on a Cattanach 3 Wt. taper. The rod is made from oven treated blonde tonkin bamboo. The action of this rod is medium, with very delicate tips to protect fine tippets. Everything is full length and straight. The rod has six snakes on each tip section, one snake and a modern titanium oxide stripper on the butt section. The rod is wrapped in yellow, tipped black. The ferrules, fly-keeper and reel seat hardware are nickle silver. This rod has never been fished. Ferrules fit snugly and separate with a "pop". Comes with a new rod bag and new aluminum tube (which has a couple sratches).