CLASSIC ROD DESCRIPTION CODE:  The following order is used in describing each rod listed:     1).  Maker’s Name.   2). Length.  3). Rod Model.   4).  Number Of Pieces/Number Of Tips.  5).  Line Weight.     6).  Rod Weight .     7). Rod Action.     8).  Type Of Reel Seat.  (See Code Below),    9).  Color Of Wraps.     10). Type of Finish.    11).  Comments.     12). Exact Condition.     13).  Price.

REEL SEAT DESCRIPTION CODE:

Batt.   Standard Orvis walnut down locking seat.

S/L or D/L.  Screw lock (down locking).

Rev. S/L or U/L.  Up locking screw lock seat.

S/B.  Single slide band (cap & ring) seat.

C/R or cap & ring.  Same as S/B seat.

Skeleton.  Two sliding bands only.

Dual Ring.  Same as skeleton seat.

N/S.  Nickel Silver hardware.

Full N/S-S/B.  Seat barrel, slide band and hardware are Nickel Silver.

ROD  CONDITION CODE:

All orders for not-in-stock standard rod models from any of our makers require a $100 non-refundable deposit to confirm. All orders for any sort of custom work or deviation from standard models require a 25% non- refundable deposit to confirm.

          12648. CHUBB ?? UNMARKED. 7'6”. Antique Lancewood Trolling Rod. 3/2. Full Metal S/B. Varnished. This round Lancewood lake trout and salt water trolling rod has been professionally restored to as new condition while preserving all of its completely original components. This includes the original ridged wooden grip. the seamless, up-locking Nickel plated slide band seat with the Chubb trade mark side rails. seamless, waisted, drawn, spike ferrules with ferrule plugs and friction fit double tunnel type guides. All the hardware and rod sections are completely original and are the correct length. The tip tops are stirrup type tops and there are two different strength tips, a light and a heavy for either trolling or bottom fishing use. Seldom does a display rod over 100 years old come by in this kind of “makes you proud to show it” condition. An outstanding display piece that has been treated to a custom fitted cloth rod bag and is housed in a HERTER'S heavy aluminum rod case with rubber end caps from the 1950's. All this needs to become an attention getting display focal point is to hang a big, old Pflueger Sal Trout or Meisselbach wire line trolling reel or Indiana Reel on the seat and proudly show it off.   M/R.    $295.00

12697.  CHUBB ?? UNMARKED Fly Rod.   9'6". 3/1. #5. 5 oz. Slow Wet Fly. Full Brass/Nickel Reel seat. Red w/ Red Intermediate Decorative Wraps. Varnished. Venerable, turn of the century Calcutta classic, made by Thos H. Chubb of Post Mills, Vermont prior to 1900.  Built of Calcutta bamboo, the rod is fitted with the trademark Chubb side rail, nickel plated brass, full metal slide band reel seat; a sheet cork grip, floppy flip ring guides, Nickel plated  brass ferrules and full intermediate  decorative wraps. The rod comes in a fitted cedar formed case and has just been professionally restored to nicer than new condition. All sections are full length and this rod will make a wonderful fishing rod or display piece.     M/R.     $250.

12494. CIEMIEGA - TOM. 6'9”. Model 695. 2/2. #4/5. 3.3 oz. Fast Parabolic. Burled Wood N/S S/B. Bronze. Varnished. This nicely Flamed rod and has a fast, powerful dry fly action for a Cortland DT4 or WF5 line and is the line recommended by Tom to fish his rods. It is capable of pin-point accuracy at 60 feet if required, but fishes like a dream at normal distances. Somewhat reminiscent of the Perfectionist, it feels real good in the hand and has a power reserve that belies its light weight. The snakes are black, the ferrules are oxidized Super Z style and the grip is a standard Cigar shape. The reel seat is an Up or Down locking mortised slide band seat with bright hardware over a beautiful piece of Burled Red Maple. The finish is lovely and the rod will make its owner proud. Back in the 1950's Tom spent a part of his miss-spent youth working in and generally hanging around Paul Young's rod shop in Detroit. Those years of direct contact with both Paul and Bob Summers left and indelible mark on a young man who has now come full circle and is offering his own Young influenced rods to bamboo aficionados. Tom's personal fly casting and fishing experience over the past 45 years has also strongly influenced his development of taper modifications loosely based on the designs of Paul himself. Cloth bag and aluminum case.   BRAND NEW.    $1400.00.

         13030. DIVINE - FRED. 9'6". EARLY TROUT ROD. 3/2. #6. 6.1 oz. Medium/Slow Wet Fly. Full N/S Slide Band. Red w/Red &Black Intermediates. Varnished. This magnificent early Divine rod is constructed of Calcutta bamboo. It is a perfectly restored example of the famed Divine Rod" as produced circa 1910. It has a distinctive swelled butt, hand cut, 1/2 inch cork rings, waisted, welted , and knurled drawn N/S ferrules, a red agate stripper and small silk line snake guides throughout in the reverse English twist, Graced with a wonderfully slow medium action, incredibly fish-able and crying for a DT6 silk fly line. The rod is also fitted with a lovely, bright slide band seat with side rails, elongated butt cap, decorative knurling and stamped The Divine Rod" on the slide portion of the seat. This basically original rod has just completed a perfect restoration by one of the finest restoration artists in this country. He was able to restore and reuse all the original guides and hardware. The varnish sparkles attesting to a time when rods of this caliber were only enjoyed by the wealthiest fishermen. Now you can own a classic masterpiece and best of all, you can fish the rod if you are of a mind to. This is a lovely, old, sound and complete Classic Divine with impressive craftsmanship and a design that is truly timeless. Comes in the original fitted, felt covered, wooden holder housed in the heavy canvas outer sack. M/R. $495.00

              13029. EDEN CANE. 7'9". MODEL 794-2. 2/2. #4. 2.8 oz. Medium/Fast. Bamboo/Cork U&D/L N/S S/B. Clear Tan t/Brown. Varnished. NODE LESS CONSTRUCTION. All the weak bamboo nodes are removed in every Eden Cane rod. With these weak spots joint scarfed out and replaced by 18% more solid bamboo power fiber, the results are nothing short of amazing! It was quickly discovered that conventional taper designs did not fully exploit all the the advantages that the node less construction method had to offer. Since rods made without nodes inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, taper designs were evolved to take full advantage of this lighter blank-to-line size ratio. The results of all this labor intensive effort have become legend. Eden Cane rods simply outperform equivalent conventionally built rods, period! This second of the 2008 build period rods is of Cognac color bamboo with translucent Clear Tan t/Brown wraps and full Premium Grade Cork in the grip & seat. A unique feature of the reel seat is the use of two special Bamboo Strips as the backbone of the seat. This forever prevents crushing of the cork spacer over time by the slide band, a problem common to all cork reels seats of routine design. The mirror-image tips are dot-marked 1 & 2. The signature wrap is a unique single thread spiral wrap, done to call attention to the single thread wrap tipping in the center of each guide wrap! The hand drawn Mayfly Nymph on the butt above the signature is there to remind the observer of the attention to detail lavished on every Eden Cane rod. The wraps and varnish sparkle and are about perfect. The overall aesthetic of this rod is one of masterful understatement. The stripper is Agatine with Snake Brand snake guides. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are oxidized as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden cane trademark, an Up AND Down locking Cap & Ring seat carrying the EC logo engraved in the Butt cap. This unique seat design allows for the reel placement position to be changed to suit your casting style and feel for balance. The swelled butt is offset at the grip by an oxidized N/S nose check which brackets the magnificent Premium Grade cork Standard Cigar grip. Details abound everywhere, and include single thread edgings centered in the wraps. at the guides, a simple, single thread, spiral signature wrap, and mirror image" tips. The taper of this rod is designed to produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate action equally suited to wet or dry fly applications. It is built to place a DT4 line wherever you want it, with no effort on your part. It does that, easily, yet somehow it retains the ability to present the fly softly and with grace, and protect ultra fine tippets, a lovely combination. Provided in a cloth rod bag and a first quality true Brass-appointed Aluminum rod case carrying the Freestone, (EC's parent Co.) label. Eden Cane rods are the epitome of the bamboo art and consistently re-enforce the adage that “quality never disappoints”. BRAND NEW. $3950.00

              13017. EDEN CANE. 7'9". Model 7916-10. 3/2. #3/4. 3.7 oz. Medium/Fast. Spalded Burled Maple U/L N/S S/B. Translucent Straw t/Cinnamon. Varnished. More than a decade ago, Eden Cane began its business by building node less rods exclusively. With the weak spot nodes removed and replaced by 18% more bamboo power fiber in every Eden Cane rod it was quickly discovered that conventional taper designs did not fully exploit all the the advantages that the node less construction method had to offer. Since rods made without nodes are inherently faster and stronger than their conventional counterparts, taper designs were evolved that take full advantage of this lighter blank-to-line size ratio. The results of all this labor intensive effort have become legend in a relatively short time. This rod model is presently cataloged as the Model 794-3. It is a flawless Blond color bamboo with translucent Straw t/Cinnamon wraps and a beautifully figured piece of Spalded Burled Canadian Maple wood comprising both the reel seat and the grip nose check. The overall aesthetic of this rod is one of sparkling, yet subtle understatement, blended with rich touches throughout the rod. The stripper is Amber Agatine with bright snakes. The N/S Super-Z style ferrules are bright as is the N/S seat hardware which features the Eden Cane up-locking, single slide band seat, a trademark. The swelled butt takes care of unwanted vibrations while casting and the rod is perfectly varnished. Details abound everywhere, and include "two-turn" thread edgings at the guides, and "mirror" tips. The incredible casting feel of this rod results from a proprietary rod taper designed to produce an accurate, pleasant and delicate action equally suited to wet or dry fly applications. It is designed to place a DT3 or 4 line precisely where you want it, with no effort on your part. It does that, easily, yet somehow it retains the ability to present the fly softly and with grace, a lovely combination. Comes in a cloth partition lined Cordura rod case.    M.      $3450.00

           13026. GALLAS - J. W. 7'0". WILLOWEMOC. 3/2. #4. 3-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Dark Green. Varnished. This is a beautifully done, golden brown colored bamboo of medium tone, critically formed into a well-designed and well-crafted dry fly tool. If you are after a reliable, get the job done, no excuses fly rod for fishing small dry flies, that is easily portable, seek no more. Connecticut rod-maker, John Gallas has certainly worked magic on this sweetheart, little rod, just so perfectly named. It casts a DT4 line as well as any rod can and conjures up early morning BWO hatches and willing trout. Comes in a tan rod bag and brass capped aluminum case. Rod is in nearly new condition. N/M. $1750.00

        13037. GILLUM - HAROLD STEELE. 8'0". TROUT. 3/2. #5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar rev S/L. Bronze. Varnished. Even though this rod possesses the power and quick feel that Pinky Gillum's rods are famous for, it still throws a tight looped DT5 dry fly line with much delicacy. This later Gillum rod (serial # 1786) is in fine shape, totally sound and fish able, in fact, very near to new. Cedar filled, Payne influenced, reversed Aluminum screw lock reel seat with a Western style cigar grip. The cloth bag and aluminum case are original with the correct paper label still in place on the case. This is a superb fishing tool in every respect, and the best possible kind of rod investment since because of its prime used condition you can enjoy occasional use of the rod without compromising its value or its desirability as a collectible rod while it continues to appreciate in value. Scarce and difficult length from one of the most collectible makers in the always hardest to find, classic three piece design. This is as good as it ever gets!. N/M. $10,800.00   SOLD

              13020. HARDY. 8'0". The Fairchild Rod. 3/1. #5. 3-7/8 oz. .Medium. Cork Universal S/B. Green w/full Intermediates. Varnished. This wonderful Hardy trout rod built in 1938 clearly demonstrates the level of craftsmanship that Hardy was famous for. The rod has has a single tip and although there is a second tip with the rod, it does not match. Curiously, the ferrule fits and matches, so you are all set if you choose to have another tip made for the rod. (It is worth doing!) White Agate tip-top and matching Agate stripper. Reverse English snakes and Walnut ferrule plugs round out the detailed touches of this easy-casting, true medium action fly rod. The full English intermediate wraps really set this rod off from the routine bamboo look. The rod remains in excellent original condition throughout, in the original cloth rod bag and a pre-war small diameter Hardy Aluminum rod case. Fitted with a cigar grip and all cork slide band seat to take any size reel foot. It is sweet with a DT5 line and will prove to be a joy to fish.    E.     $795.00

          19992. HARDY. 12'0". SET OF THREE A. H. E. WOOD Steelhead & Salmon Rods. 3/2. #7/8/9. 12 to 13 oz. Spey action without Steel Center. Cork sliding S/L seat. Chinese Red. Varnished. A magnificent set of three, brand new condition rods patterned after the original set of rods designed in the 1920's by A. H. E. Wood and detailed in Jock Scott's book "Greased Line Fishing". These 3 exceptional rod models were offered by Hardy from 1928 to 1952, when they were discontinued Noted Steelhead angler and accomplished caster, Chuck Doke special ordered these rods built for him by Hardy in 2 complete sets in 1965 and said it took Hardy nearly 3 years to find bamboo of high enough quality to build the 6 rods without the Steel Rod Center, as were the originals. (Steel rod center construction was originally used to allow lesser quality cane to be used in Salmon Rod construction and still provide the power needed to cast with these rods. It worked, but added a lot of unnecessary weight and interfered with the action of the rods and also suffered delamination woes if improperly stored. The process was  eclipsed by using double building methods). These 2 sets were completed and delivered in 1968 as attested to by their "J" series serial number. Doke, who fished with Stan Bogdan Alec Jackson, Syd Glasso and others fished one set and put this set back for posterity. He said these rods can do things that no other bamboo 2-handed rod can. Interestingly, they were designed to be able to be used either double or single handed, thanks to the Hardy "Universal Style" reel seats. These 3 rods are all 12 feet long and each takes one heavier line size of double taper line, (one a 7 weight, second an 8 weight and third a 9 weight). They are in never used, new condition, with the original clear plastic wraps on the grips. Weights are 12-1/4 , 12-3/4 and 13-1/4 ounces respectively. Fitted with reinforced twist-lock ferrules, clear Agate stripper guides and clear Agate tip-tops, perfect circle bridge guides, original bag, bag tags, and sculptured aluminum ferrule plugs. These rods represent an opportunity for their owner to preserve an important bit of angling history by owning this set as it may now well be the only   set of these incredible 2-hand rods left in existence.  Hardy will no longer make these rods today, as the craftsmen who crafted these rods 40 years ago are gone, but, if done today their cost would exceed $3500 per copy, making this one-of-a-kind set an excellent investment at only $4900.    M.     $4900.00. 

Note; Please do not confuse this matched set of THREE brand new condition, UNUSED Hardy Rods with the two unmatched USED rods from the now broken other set (and therefore lesser priced) that are currently advertised on another dealer's web site. THAT NOW MAKES THIS SET THE ONLY COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL ONE IN EXISTENCE!! Superb tackle investment.

          19993. HARDY - L.R.H.  Salmon  SPEY.  14'0".  Split Bamboo.  3/2.  #10.  24 oz.  Spey Casting.  Special Slide Locking Seat.  Red w/ Dark Green Edgings. Varnished. Made in 1968 by Hardy of England. Made continuously from 1948 to 1967. This rod was made to special order for Chuck Doke, noted Steelhead Fisherman, after being officially discontinued and is possibly the very last of this magnificent model ever made. Hardy's famed Palakona Spilt Bamboo two-handed salmon rod with serial number J3994. The rod shows no use with long two-handed grip with down locking reel seat, rubber end cap, wrapped in red silk tipped dark green and the ferrules are wrapped in copper color thread. Finished with blued N/S screw locking ferrules and ferrule plugs. The stripping guide is translucent brown synthetic agate and tip tops are clear synthetic agate, original bag with label still attached. Delivered originally without tube, but fitted by Doke with a custom Hard Leather Wes Jordan Style Rod case from Orvis. This is a serious salmon rod with plenty of power to throw a long line on big water. It will require a 4/0 or 5/0 size reel and would be ideally mated to a Hardy Cascapedia, Vom Hofe or Zwarg Salmon Reel. With that (or similar), reel it is correctly balanced. Hardy won't build this rod today but if they did, it would sell for more than $3500.00. Here are some of the impressive dimensions. The bamboo ahead of the grip is 5/8" in diameter, the stripping guide is 1" in diameter, and the butt ferrule is over 1/2" in diameter and almost 4 inches long. The guides are a bridge guides for strength and are double wrapped. All fittings are highly polished. These rods are almost never found in this condition.        M.    $1950.00.

Note; Please do not confuse this brand new condition, UNUSED ROD with another of the same model selling as a USED rod (and therefore lesser priced) that is currently advertised on another dealer's web site.  Aside from the absolute brand new condition of the rod this one even has a custom leather rod case. That other isn't & doesn't.

      12921.  heddon.  9'0".  Model 17.   Black Beauty.   3/2. #7/8. 5 oz. Medium/Fast. Tenite S/L. Black. Varnished. Heddon's revered Model 17 in totally original and complete condition. The rod appears original throughout with no short or repaired sections. Factory rated for a DT7 line, but casts a WF8 line even better. It could stand a coat of varnish to "dress it up", if you are real fussy, but it is sound, straight, and tight enough to fish "as is" without concern. The shaft lettering is original and perfectly preserved with the 2-1/2 ferrule size indicated in black ink. Comes with the original cloth bag and cloth spec label all intact and with the original Black finish aluminum case with foil label. Ready to fish with no work needed. Circa the late 1940's.    VG.   $425.00.

           12920. J. C. HIGGINS - H-I.  9'0". Model 3001. 3/2. #7/8. 5 oz. Medium/Fast. Tenite S/L. Dark Green. Varnished. Model 3001. Bamboo rod made for Sears, Roebuck under the J. C. Higgins label by Horrocks-Ibbotson. The rod appears original throughout with no short or repaired sections. It could stand a coat of varnish to "dress it up", if you are real fussy, but it is sound, straight, and tight enough to fish "as is" without concern. The original "J. C. Higgins" factory decal is perfectly preserved with the model number "3001" lettered on in white ink. Comes with the original cloth bag and with the original paper label intact and with the original Aluminum rod case. Ready to fish with no work needed. Circa the late 1940's.    VG.   $195.00.

           12944.  HOWELLS - GARY.  8'6".  Trout.  2/2.  #5/6.  4-1/8 oz.  Medium.  Walnut rev S/L.  Brown t/Yellow.  Varnish.  Serial #4545.  Beautifully made, gentle rod in nearly new original condition. Delightful, easy to  cast, medium action rod that performs especially well with a DT5 or WF6 line. Western style Cigar grip and a nicely figured piece of walnut in the reel seat set this rod apart. Outstanding medium trout rod.  Very smooth and delicate delivery and an easy action make Gary's rods a strong favorite. According to build records currently being compiled for an upcoming book on Gary and his rods, this particular rod was the first rod built using a lighter, more delicate set of tapers he worked up for this model. It truly has a lovely feel to it.   N/M.  $2850.00.

         13035. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6".    FALLING SPRINGS.    2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple Aluminum S/B. Antique Gold t/ Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half Wells grip. Figured Burled Maple seat with a black anodized Aluminum slide band seat. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00

             12993. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6".   Falling Springs.   2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple Aluminum D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Figured Tiger Maple seat with a bright screw lock. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case.    BRAND NEW.    $850.00

              12994. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6".   Falling Springs.   2/2. #4/5. 3.50 oz. Medium/Fast Dry Fly. Burled Maple Aluminum D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster has been hand planing his meticulously built rods for more than 30 years, testing and refining his rod tapers to enhance the parabolic type of action popularized by Paul Young. His finely tuned tapers take that full feeling action to a new plane all the while retaining a delicate feel. Lancaster offers an exceptionally well made rod with an always charming Young-like appearance and a truly magnificent casting feel for a very reasonable price. That clearly makes his fine product a winner in our book. This rod has a certain similarity to the revered Perfectionist, in length and appearance. It seems to feel as powerful and handles a WF5 line with complete authority. For a more delicate approach you might be inclined to throw a DT4 line instead. Cast it with a TT5 Triangle Taper and you will grin from ear to ear. Whichever line you settle on, this rod is sure to delight you. Mottled Flamed cane. Oxidized Nickel Silver Super-Z style ferrules. Lovely varnish finish. Half-Wells grip. Figured Tiger Maple seat with a bright screw lock. Your chance to fish the satisfying action of a finely tuned semi-parabolic taper without spending your kid's inheritance to enjoy it. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case.   BRAND NEW.    $850.00

          13036. LANCASTER – R. W. 7'6". BIGHORN RIVER. 2/2. #5/6. 4.25 oz. Fast Dry Fly. Tiger Maple D/L S/L. Antique Gold t/Black. Varnished. Bob Lancaster offers a nicely made rod with an attractive Young-like appearance and a magnificent rod action for a reasonable price. That makes his product a clear winner in our book. This rod bears a certain similarity to the Young Para 15, in power and appearance, but it seems to feel slightly faster and not as full working, nicer, in fact. Handles a DT5 line with complete authority. For even better distance, this rod can easily throw a WF6. Flamed cane. Cigar Grip. Tiger Maple down locking seat with a bright screw lock. With labeled cloth bag, rod grip pads, and aluminum case. BRAND NEW. $850.00

                13019. LEONARD - H. L. - ANTIQUE.    9'6”.     Mills Standard.     3/2. #5/6. 5 oz. Medium. Full N/S S/B w/ side rails. Antique Gold with full Intermediates. Varnished. This Victorian Era to Modern Era Transition Leonard rod is from Calcutta cane with many intermediate wraps. All sections are straight, undamaged and full length and all thirteen guides, including the stripper, are loose ring type; (the guide rings are brass and the saddles are nickel silver). The ferrules and reel seat are nickel silver. The female ferrule on the butt section has a soldered seam and machined welt. The other ferrules match it in design but are seamless. The reel seat is inscribed, " Standard-Mills & Son, Makers, N.Y." It is a very delicate rod with a modern medium action for a DT5/WF6 line The cork handle is made up of both ¼" and 3/8" cork rings, is 4 3/4" long and 3/4" in diameter at the thickest part, "quite smallish" as was common to Leonard rods of the era., but then, maybe it was made for a woman's hand. The tip-tops are 3/64" ID. Fine and delicate is the correct description of this magnificent rod. It comes with its original bamboo tip tube and heavy cloth outer sack that is in good condition. The rod has been professionally restored to exacting original specifications and the work is breathtaking; better than original. This rod will light up any significant rod collection.     M/R.    $895.00

           13039. MORAN - TOM. 7'6". MODEL 843. 2/2. #3/4. 3.75 oz. Medium/Fast. Burled Maple D/L N/S S/B. Translucent. Varnished. English rod maker Tom Moran's reputation as a builder of the finest rods is as substantial as it is because he simply builds rods that are nearly perfect. His efforts have sparkle to take your breath away. Tom's creative touches are everywhere. from the elegant light flame, medium-toned Caramel cane color, to the single thread wrap edgings to the graceful, highly figured Maple reel seat with finely knurled, oxidized Nickel Silver slide band, to the hand-turned Mahogany ferrule plug, to the hand made leather rod case. If workmanship speaks for itself, then this rod simply shouts quality. What it does with a DT3 or WF4 line is a whole other sermon. I suppose there may be other rods out there that may cast as well as a Moran, but I can think of none that do it any better or look as good while getting it done. Everyone, in his or her lifetime, deserves a fine cane rod this good. Treat yourself. Almost New. With Tom's output these days tenuous at best, you really shouldn't let this rod get away. N/M. $2950.00

           12995. PAYNE. 8'0". Model 201. 3/2. #4/5. 4 oz. Medium/Fast. Cedar N/S S/B. Brown t/Yellow. Varnished. Delightfully light actioned Payne dry fly rod for a DT4 or WF5 line in superb overall condition. This rod was refinished and the second tip reset at the ferrule by T&T in 1984. That tip is 1-1/2" short with no effect on the rod's magnificent casting action. Everything about this rod is correct including the original agate stripper. The rod was fished sparingly since the restoration work and remains in near mint refinished condition. It is still "newish" looking. This model's fine tips assure accuracy and delicacy with the dry fly and lots of fish catching fun. Complete with the original bag and case.   N/MR.    $3250.00

13058. POWELL - WALTON. 7'0". SIGNATURE TROUT. 2/2. #3/4. 3.7 oz. Medium/Fast. Rosewood rev S/L. Red w/ decoratives. Varnished. Truly delightful, accomplished rod with a quicker, full working, medium/fast action. Varnish finish with a lovely satin look to reduced glare and shaft flash. This rod was made by Walton in 1989 and is in factory original condition including bag and brass capped case. Gold Anodized uplocking screw lock seat with beautiful Rosewood spacer. Modified Full Wells grip. Extremely nice rod for a DT3 or WF4 line. Barely used. N/M. $1600.00.

      12951.   POWELL - WALTON.  7'0", 7'6", 8'0", 8'6".  Golden Signature Companion - Dual Butt.  2/3.  #5/6.  4-1/4 oz.  Medium & Medium/Fast.  Walnut rev S/L.  Black w/Decoratives.  Varnished.  Custom built by Walt in 1979 with the original owner's name inscribed on the butt.  Made with TWO different length butt sections and THREE tips, two of the same length and one slightly shorter. All three tips and both butts interchange. The shorter butt gives a 7'0" and a 7'6" rod for a DT5 line and the longer butt gives a 8'0" and  an 8'6" rod for a DT6 line with really nice medium to medium/fast dry fly actions. This novel design is actually FOUR rods in one, and is unique to the Powell rods. Made with a lovely gold anodized, walnut filled, reverse screw lock reel seat, full wells grip, a hand rubbed finish, and a very smooth casting action with extra fine and delicate tips. The rod shows no fishing use and is in as new condition. It comes packed in an aluminum case with all sections contained therein.  In lovely, mint condition throughout and a most versatile trout rod with "sought after" collector interest.                M.    $2200.00.   

          13018. REELWOOD INC.      7'6".    Ruby Series.     2/2. 4/5. 4.15 oz. .Medium. Maple D/L N/S S/L. Ruby Red T/Green. Varnished. Made by rod builder Mike Simcik, who after 25 years of building is retiring this year. This rod is well crafted. It features Nickel Silver hardware and Swiss style ferrules. The medium action is quite easy to cast and forgiving of the occasional goof in timing. The varnish work is excellent and the rod is quite handsome. It appears unused with the plastic still on the grip. It comes with two tips in a cloth bag and aluminum case and will make someone a really lovely intro rod to bamboo. M. $695.00

                      12915. SIMROE - TED W.   7'6".    Model 2763.   2/2. #3. 3.2 oz. Medium/Slow. Walnut N/S S/B. Golden Bronze t/Red. Varnished. Clean, simple beauty, and easy casting characteristics in a top quality rod from the Master Rod Builder who brought Leonard back from the disastrous 1960's fire. This just made beauty is suggestive in action of the legendary Leonard Model 39L with its sooo...... gentle Medium/Slow action and will surely not disappoint its buyer in any way. Perfect with a DT3 line. It is a Dark Blonde cane color with golden wraps and the classic Simroe Wood reel seat, just gorgeous. Ted is one of the very few remaining active master builders from the Catskill School and we are honored and delighted to carry his rods. Bright guides, Nickel Silver hardware and ferrules with a bright Cap & Ring reel seat. Cloth bag. Brass capped Aluminum case.    BRAND NEW.   $1450.00.

       13042. SIMROE - TED W. 8'0". MODEL 2804. 2/2. #4. 3.75 oz. Medium. Cork U/L S/L. Golden Bronze t/Black. Varnished. Contemporary light line magic from the former Master Rod Builder at the H. L. Leonard Rod Company. This light action beauty is not unlike the revered Leonard Model 40 with an action that is very smooth and delicate and just delightful with a DT4 line. Ted continues to put his efforts into active rod building and we are delighted to offer our customers his rods. Lovely, light Straw colored bamboo. Western Style Grip. Bright ferrules, guides and tip-tops. A lightweight Cork filled bright finish up-locking screw-lock seat puts the reel weight exactly where it belongs to gentle out an already exceptional true medium action fly rod. Cloth bag. Brass Capped case. BRAND NEW. $1450.00

                         12937. SOUTH BEND.   9'0". Model 5256.   3/2. #7/8. 5-1/4 oz. Medium/Fast. Green Spring Loaded Alum rev S/L. Green T/ Yellow. Varnished. This nicely balanced, fine tipped, production rod is completely sound and ready to take fishing. All sections are full length and the ferrules are sound. The varnish is a superb professional refinish with the original shaft decal preserved intact. All decals and markings are whole and legible. The tips are reasonably delicate and the rod has a truly fine action for a DT7 or WF8 line. The bag and aluminum case are replacements. This is a sweet and fishable rod. Terrific rod to introduce you to fishing heavy trout or steelhead using bamboo without big money expense.    M/R.   $225.00.

     13078. SONNLAND -GERMANY. 10'9". BAMBOO SALMON WORMING ROD. 3/1. Med/Heavy. All Cork Dual Ring. Re t/Black w/ Red Intermediates. Varnished. From 1930's, pre-war Germany, comes this Salmon Bait Fishing rod of Split Bamboo. The rod features real Red Agate Guides and tip-top (6 in total) and has been professionally refinished to better than new condition Has a two-handed length grip and Nickeled Brass ferrules and sliding rings. Comes in an original heavy-duty, canvass sack imprinted with "SONNLAND - FAITBOOTBAU - ROSENHEIM, OBERWOHR." on it. (Faitbootbau means folding-boat builder). Very unusual rod type, seldom seen here, showing nice quality and just Perfect with a nice old reel for an impressive wall display. (P.S. The Agate Guides alone are worth this price). M/R. $135.00.

         13038. T&T.      7'0".      TTT.     2/2. #2. 2-1/8 oz. Medium/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Tan t/Cinnamon. Impregnated. An unusual and rare T&T model made to special dealer order with an impregnated finish instead of the more common varnished finish. Very smooth and precise casting rod with a delightfully delicate action for a DT2 line. Although fine tipped and delicate, the rod casts a tight loop and does it with a relatively fast line speed for pin-point accuracy. Fantastic with flies down to 28 and 8X tippets. This magnificent T&T may well be the only TTT Model ever built as an impregnated rod. Like all first line T&T rods it boasts mirror tips and nearly perfect workmanship. Tiger flaming and early 1990's build date put this rod squarely in the Tom Moran/ Tom Dorsey time period. Barely fished and still in nearly new condition.    N/M.     $2950.00

            12998. T&T.    8'0".     Beaverkill.     2/2.   #5.   3-7/8 oz.   Med/Fast. Walnut N/S S/B. Deep Red. Varnished. Built in 1990 when Bob Taylor, George Katsar and Tom Dorsey were doing all the bamboo work at T&T. Built to the highest rod standards with mirror image tips. Gorgeously dark Tiger flamed bamboo worked to give a smooth action and casting feel with a DT5 line. Made with delicate tips to protect finer tippets and yet the rod has a fantastic power reserve and can cast an entire fly line in the hands of an expert caster. This is a very versatile fishing rod that was purchased new in 1990, never cast and put up for posterity. It is as the day it was made remaining in new condition throughout. The Beaverkill Model Individualist rod is an absolute joy to fish a dry with. Original bag and brass capped case in the original plastic sleeve. Save yourself a five year wait for a “Collector Grade Rod".     M.    $3650.00

                    12997.    T&T.    8'0".    Montana.     2/2. #6. 4-5/8 oz. Medium. Walnut D/L S/L. Tan t/Cinnamon. Varnished. Made abou