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Attention! I am honored to be tasked with finding new homes for the flyfishing tackle of my friend Joe Tinko. Due to the huge number of fantastic items I have created dedicated pages. The cane rods are listed here. The wonderful reel collection that includes Wagner, Saracione, Peerless, Charlton, Godfrey, J. Austin Forbes, Pflueger, Loop, Bauer, Tibor, Ross etc are listed here. Graphite rods including Thomas and Thomas, Hardy, Sage and Scott are listed here.
From time to time we will offer vintage and used fly fishing tackle. Please check back often for new additions. We are always interested in taking consignments of used cane rods, but visitors please take note: we do not provide free tackle appraisals! Because the value of any fishing collectible is largely based on condition, and because researching values is so time consuming, we can not offer free, sight-unseen tackle appraisals. If you'd like us to appraise your tackle for a fee, please contact us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you. If you've arrived here via a search engine because you've found an old piece of tackle and hope to learn its value, we are very sorry but we are unable to help you without seeing the tackle and charging a fee. Thanks!
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Attention! I am honored to be tasked with finding new homes for the flyfishing tackle of a serious collector. Due to the huge number of fantastic items I have created dedicated pages. Please click on the linked text below to see each page:
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ALSO NEW!!!!!! A wonderfully curated collection of interesting items has been posted. This collection focuses on three areas of interest: Items sold by the H.L. Leonard Rod Company; wood trout nets by various makers including Rheinhold, and handcrafted wood fly boxes. These are listed here.
Please check out our other listings below!
Rods
A.J. Thramer, ‘DxSB’, 3p, 2t 7’6” for DT4 line, serial number 4322. Beautifully flamed caramel color cane with golden nodes in 3x3 stagger, mirror matched tips, U/L NS slide band and hood w/mortised stabilized amboena spacer, jasper CP wraps tipped black at NS strap and ring hook keeper and ferrules, oxidized Super-Z ferrules, 6 1/2” Western grip terminating in a bright NS finely knurled winding check, all sections signed with serial number.
A wonderful rod in as-new condition with a crisp DF demeaner. Appears new with only some slight grip soiling. Straight and snug ferrule fit. I've long been a fan of AJ's work as he produced a very clean rod at an amazingly modest price, but sadly is no longer building. With original bag and labeled case. $1,295 SALE PENDING!
Old Faithful Rod Company, True Action Fly Rod No. T-0095 :9’, 3p, 2t for 5/6 line. Deep caramel varnished cane, drawn NS step down ferrules w/witness marks, tungsten steel snakes and Mildrum stripper wrapped with tan C/P thread, 6 ¾” Western grip terminating in a D/L screw lock with a red/brown anodized morticed aluminum spacer.
This rod appears to be built on Granger/W&M ferruled blanks, varnish excellent for age, straight and tight, very lightly fished, if at all. A small amount of tarnish on female ferrule of mid, otherwise excellent. Fine tips(.064) and 18/12 ferrules, has a crisp dry fly action perfect for big water. Original bag and fiber tube(bent) with an additional aluminum tube for safe transport and to keep the original tube intact. $425 REDUCED $325
Dickerson 861610, 8’6” 3p. 2t. for 4/5 line. Medium and light action. Caramel color cane, oxidized step down 16/10 ferrules, translucent cinnamon wraps tipped black over chrome snakes, trademark signature wraps, bent wire hook keeper, Western grip terminating in an aluminum D/L S/L seat over wood spacer.
In good overall condition, this rod was restored by Jim Schaaf. The butt section was glued with resorcinol, the grip is a replacement. All sections full length, but each tip has an overwrap present: on one tip there is a .3” overwrap apx 1 ½” below the tip top tube, the second has a 1.4” long overwrap 4.1” from the tip top tube, one tip ferrule is a replacement and is displaced apx 1/16” as shown in picture, male ferrule on mid’s moisture plug is present but displaced. Only two of these rods are entered into the Dickson ledger, making this a very rare example. $4,495. REDUCED! $3,595!
L.J. Downes Rod Company 8’, 2p, 2t for 5/6 line. Fast. Beautifully flamed cane w/3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, black snakes and wrapped in CP burgundy thread tipped black, full intermediate wraps, red agate stripper, 6” cigar grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat w/skeleton stabilized maple burl wood spacer w/cork insert, oxidized NS Super Z ferrules. Original bag and labeled Downes tube.
Near mint, as new, appears only lawn cast, tight and straight, with a powerful action. $1,450 E8
L.J. Downes Rod Company Model 8013-H 8’, 2p, 2t for 5 line. Medium fast. Lightly flamed cane ala Jim Payne w/3x3 node spacing, pressed nodes, mirror matched tips, gently swelled butt, black snakes and wrapped in CP burgundy thread tipped black, red agate stripper, 6” Powel grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat w/stabilized walnut burl wood spacer, oxidized NS Super Z ferrules. Original bag and labeled Downes tube.
Very Good OAC, a medium fast, easy casting rod with some backbone, a great all-around DF rod based on the Dickerson 8013. Tight and straight, with a powerful action, one tip has a minute(1/8”) scratch as shown in last picture, some slight grip soiling and slight bluing loss to C/R. Case shows slight wear and caps could use a polish. $1,300
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Custom 7’6” 3p. 2t. 4 wt. Medium, light and smooth action. Richly flamed cane, 3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, olive wraps and full intermediates with fine black tipping, C/P chocolate wraps at ferrules, signature wrap, 5 1/2” cigar-shape rattan grip, D/L nickel silver C/R seat w/mahogany spacer, black guides with red agate stripper, oxidized step down ferrules and hardware, aluminum and cork ferrule plugs.
Custom-made to a customer’s specifications, this rod was apparently never fished, Mint condition. Original labeled bag and tube. Tube shows some wear and caps could use a polish, old paper label shows wear, can be replaced gratis. This rod has some unique attributes, such as the rattan grip, which we no longer offer. $2,495
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Model 376 I: 7’6” 3p. 2t. 5 wt., serial number 1106-7 Medium, smooth action. Richly flamed cane, 3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, standard translucent wraps with fine black tipping, black wraps at ferrules, sterling silver rope braid hook keeper, 6” full Wells grip, N.S. U/L screw lock seat w/stabilized amboena spacer, black guides with red agate stripper, oxidized hardware.
In fair OAC, this rod has seen plenty of fishing, which warms my heart, nothing sadder than a ‘mint, unused’ cane rod. Varnish in great condition but could use a cleaning and polish, N.S. seat could use a polish, mid and both tips have sets, one tip male ferrule fits quite loosely and some bluing loss to ferrules and agate stripper frame. This model has a nice, easy medium action that bends into the butt reminiscent of a Paul Young Martha Marie, equally at home with dry flies to nymphs and small streamers. Tube shows some wear and caps could use a polish, old paper label shows wear, can be replaced gratis. $1,295
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Custom Model 380-ZW: 8’ 3p. 2t. 4 wt., serial number 207-4 Crisp/fast DF action. Lightly flamed caramel cane, 3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, translucent yellow wraps with single wrap claret tipping, C/P chocolate wraps at ferrules, sterling silver rope braid hook keeper, dramatic T&T/Heddon-style swelled butt, 6” Wells grip, U/L nickel silver screw lock seat w/varnished olive burl spacer, chrome guides with red agate stripper, bright hardware.
Custom-made to a customer’s specifications, this rod was very rarely and gently used. One tip with a slight set, slight grip soiling, but otherwise Exc+ condition, polish the NS seat and it would be NM. Original labeled bag and tube. Tube shows some wear and caps could use a polish, old paper label shows wear, can be replaced gratis. $2,195 E3
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Model 273 FSP(Penta): 7’3” 2p. 2t. 4/5 wt., serial number 907-2 Medium, smooth action. Richly flamed cane, penta node spacing, mirror matched tips, standard translucent wraps with fine black tipping, black wraps at ferrules, sterling silver rope braid hook keeper, 6” full Wells grip, N.S. U/L screw lock seat w/varnished amboena spacer, chrome guides with red agate stripper, bright hardware.
In excellent OAC this rod is one of the few Penta rods we made and no longer offer. Very slight grip soiling, straight and tight. This model is by far our best-selling rod, and has been produced in hex, quad and penta. About half of owners like it with a Dt4, the other a DT5. Tube shows some wear and caps could use a polish, old paper label shows wear, can be replaced gratis. $1,895 E4
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Model 276 I: 7’6” 3p. 2t. 5 wt., serial number 405-11 Fast action. Richly flamed cane, 3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, standard translucent wraps with fine black tipping, black wraps at ferrules, sterling silver rope braid hook keeper, 6” full cigar grip, T&T/Heddon-style swelled butt, N.S. U/L screw lock seat w/varnished green ebony spacer, chrome guides with red agate stripper, oxidized hardware.
Varnish in great condition save a couple minute(`1/16”) dings in the reel seat spacer, some grip soiling, appears to have been fished very sparingly, straight and tight. This model without the welled butt has a nice, easy medium action that was customized by the customer with a dramatic swelled butt which speeds up the action and provides plenty of backbone and lift on larger fish. Equally at home with dry flies to nymphs and small streamers. Tube shows some wear and caps could use a polish, old paper label shows wear, can be replaced gratis. Excellent OAC, polish the NS seat and female ferrule and it would be NM. $ 1,895 E5
H.L. Leonard 7’ 2p 2t for 3/4 line. Leonard blond cane, 3x3 node spacing, honey color wraps over tungsten steel guides and Mildrum stripper, strap and ring hook keeper, 4 ½” cigar grip terminating in a D/L NS cap and ring, cap impressed ‘The H.L. Leonard Rod Company, Makers’(postfire), mortised butternut spacer, size 11 step down ferrules w/witness marks.
Refinished but in VG condition, some small scuffs to varnish, cork soiling and ridging, ferrules snug, tips straight, butt down 1” and ferrule reset, one male ferrule missing moisture plug, delightful action. Replacement tube and bag. $1,100
‘Cleveland Special’ 7’ ½’ 2p 2t for Dt4. Medium fast. Caramel cane w/swelled butt, production mismatch node spacing, copper color wraps tipped back, oxidized ferrule, perfection snakes and agate stripper. 5” grip terminating in D/L NS slide band and pocketed cap w/light wood spacer(cedar?) and black plastic end cap and winding check.
Refinished and ready to fish, this rod has a wonderful light action. Rod is marked ‘Cleveland Special’ in white ink ala Edwards in front of grip, but internet research reveals it was actually made by Heddon for Edward K. Tryon Co, a sporting goods store in Philadelphia. The ‘Cleveland’ refers to President Grover Cleveland. Very old bag and a contemporary tube. $745
Heddon 125 ‘Expert’. 8 ½’ 3p., 2t. for HCH(Dt7) line. Fast action. Caramel colored Heddon cane, ersatz ‘gold’ snakes, stripper and ferrules wrapped C/P orange tipped black. 7” grip termination in D/L screw lock over maroon spacer.
Rod in very good shape, some minute varnish dings and light wear noted. One tip has a slight set, the second straight. Apparently fished, but very little. Made for Sears by Heddon. Original labeled bag and tube. $675
Dream Catcher Flyrods(Dietrich Brothers) ‘Layla’ 7’2” 2p 2t 5 wt. Fast. Deeply flamed cane w/pressed 3x3 node stagger, mirror matched tips, black snakes and agate stripper wrapped C/P maroon, oxidized Super Z ferrules, 6” cigar grip terminating in a D/L C/R seat with mortised stabilized amboena spacer.
Both tips with slight sets, butt straight, ferrules snug. Varnish and bluing good. Grip soiling. Original labeled bag and case. $900
J.D. Wagner Signature Series Model 379 LSBQ (Quad) 7’9” 3p. 2t. 5 wt. serial number 1012-2. Medium, smooth action. Richly flamed cane, 2x2 node spacing, mirror matched tips, squared, oxidized step down ferrules, standard wraps with fine black tipping, 6” Payne Grip squared at nose, D/L N/S C/R seat w/highly figured amboena spacer, black snake guides with agate stripper, rope-braid hook keeper, squared NS winding check.
The LSBQ taper is the quad version of our 7’9” for DT5/6 line. Bends sweetly into the butt. Original labeled bag and tube. Tube label is a bit frayed and I can replace it upon request, this rod is EX+++ lawn cast only, unfished. Tube caps could use a polish. New would run $2,845 and over a year wait, this one $2,545.
Highland Mills Rod Company 8’ 2p 2t for 5 line. Fast. : Caramel color cane, spiral node scheme, red wraps tipped black over hard chrome snakes, super Z style NS ferrules, 6” Western grip terminating in an U/L screw lock w/walnut spacer. As new condition, case shows some travel. Chinese blank wrapped/finished in USA. $495
Heddon 115 Premier: For HDH or E Line(DT6), 9' 3p, 2t. Heddon flamed cane, swelled butt, 7” Half Wells terminating in D/L screw lock with marbeled bakelite spacer, Mildrum stripper, perfection snakes wrapped C/P olive tipped black.
Original, unmolested condition. Some cork soiling and ridging, ferrules very snug, bluing excellent, one tip has a slight set, second excellent, varnish very good, original labeled bag and tube. Tube missing the bottom cap, plugged with a cork. VG+ $595
Heddon 115 Premier for GBG or C Line(DT8), 9' 3p, 2t. Heddon flamed cane, swelled butt, 7” Half Wells terminating in D/L screw lock with black bakelite spacer, Mildrum stripper, perfection snakes wrapped C/P olive tipped black.
Original, unmolested condition. Some cork soiling and ridging, ferrules good, bluing good, mid has a downward set but tips good, varnish good, one tip ferrule wrap is fraying, needs redone, original labeled bag and tube. VG+ $425
L.J. Downes Rod Company ’209’ 7’9”, 2p, 2t for 5/6 line. Blond heat-treated cane w/3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, chrome snakes and agate stripper wrapped in clear thread, CP chocolate thread at ferrules, nose of grip and tip tops ala Garrison, 6” cigar grip, bright D/L NS pocketed butt cap and sliding band seat w/cork and black walnut spacer, bright NS step down size 13 ferrules. Bag and labeled Downes tube.
Jim really put the ‘Garrison’ into this rod, with the translucent guide wraps and chocolate silks at the ferrules and tip tops and also the very neatly wrapped nose of the grip and the use of a pocket butt cap and walnut/cork spacer combo. The Garrison 209 is a favorite of many and will throw a DT5 or DT6, or for those that prefer WF lines, will throw a WF6 a country mile. A great all-around rod with an easy-to-cast progressive action and tips heavy enough to throw larger flies if desired. A classic! New, $1,595.
L.J. Downes Rod Company ’Payne 97’ 7’, 2p, 2t for 4 line. Medium fast. Lightly flamed caramel cane w/production mismatch node spacing, black snakes and agate stripper wrapped in CP chocolate tipped yellow ala Payne, 5 1/2” cigar grip, oxidized D/L N/S C/R seat w/mortised black walnut spacer, oxidized NS step down size 11 ferrules. Bag and labeled Downes tube.
This rod has a medium fast, delicate, unified action via the size 11 ferrules, but also has some backbone, not a noodle by any means, and would be most at home on small to medium-sized water. A classic and rare taper from the Payne catalogue! New, $1,595.
L.J. Downes Rod Company ‘98P-11’ 7’, 2p, 2t for DT4/WF5 line. Flamed cane in a light caramel ala Jim Payne w/2x2 node spacing, mirror matched tips, black snakes and oxidized hardware wrapped in CP olive and red thread, agate stripper, 6” cigar grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat impressed with Jim’s roll stamp w/figured mortised crabapple spacer, oxidized NS step down size 11 ferrules. Original bag and labeled Downes tube.
Jim’s adaptation of the famous Payne 98 taper, this rod possesses a crisp yet delicate dry fly action with enough backbone to handle larger fish. This taper has endured as a classic for a reason, it’s magnificent! New, $1,595.
L.J. Downes Rod Company ’76-12’ 7’6”, 2p, 2t for 4/5 line. Flamed cane in a light caramel ala Jim Payne w/3x3 node spacing, swelled butt, mirror matched tips, black snakes and oxidized hardware wrapped in CP light chestnut tipped black, agate stripper, 6” cigar grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat impressed with Jim’s roll stamp w/ mortised black walnut spacer, oxidized NS step down size 12 ferrules. Original bag and labeled Downes tube.
Jim’s adaptation of the Bill Stanley’s Favorite taper, this rod possesses a crisp dry fly action with plenty of backbone to ‘put the wood’ to larger fish. New, $1,595.
L.J. Downes Rod Company: I was sad to hear my good friend L.J. (Jim) Downes is closing his production rod shop to spend more time with his wife, kids and grandkids….and, to do a little more fishin’ and less workin! Jim still plans to make a limited number of rods for good friends and best customers as time and inclination permits, which is fortunate for his many fans in the bamboo rod community.
Jim’s company motto is ‘Cane Rods That Work’ and he should know: an expert and elegant caster and angler on the stream, Jim knows exactly what makes a rod work, and I’ve never cast one of his rods I didn’t fall in love with. Jim modestly claims he doesn’t make ‘art’ and focuses on how his rods perform, but I would disagree, feeling these are all quite handsome with an eye for a sort of ‘peppy harmony’. We are fortunate to have on offer several of Jim’s rods, all unused shop rods and/or near mint. Some have been lawn cast only, but none have been fished, and all of them- as his motto claims- work very well indeed!
L.J. Downes Rod Company ‘Sloan’s Parabolic’ 7’10”, 2p, 2t for DT5/WF6 line. Flamed cane in a light caramel ala Jim Payne w/3x3 node spacing, mirror matched tips, swelled butt, black snakes and oxidized hardware wrapped in translucent orange thread, agate stripper, 6” cigar grip, oxidized D/L NS cap and ring seat w/figured walnut spacer. Original bag and labeled Downes tube.
The swelled butt gives a lucky owner the best of all worlds: a powerhouse parabolic in nature with a s. 14 ferrule, but with a swelled butt doesn’t suffer as some pure parabolics by a lack of ‘lift’ when getting large fish near at hand. Mint, as new. Original bag and labeled Downes tube. Lists at $1,595, offered at $1,495.
Edwards 'Bristol' Bristol Built f1318-8 1/2' 3p 2t for 7/8 6.0 0z.: D/L screw lock over threaded bakelight spacer w/hooded NS band and end cap, 6 1/2" Western grip, bakelight winding check, NS strap and ring keeper, model signed in white ink w/"Bristol Built' decal. Maroon CP wraps tipped gold at all ferrules, guides and tip tops, all sections appear to have been revarnished save the butt section, butt ferrule needs to be reset, one tip down 3/8", grip soiling, otherwise VG with a powerful action. $350 bag and tube.
Classic Reels
Peerless Model 1A: 2 3/4" x 1 5/32, 4.6 oz. For up to DT4 line and backing. LHW but reversible. Anodized aluminum and Delrin, serpentine handle w/counterweight, adjustable click drag. The owner had Peerless make a special thin foot to accommodate some reel seats with a shallower mortise, a common problem with some reel feet, and is included with this reel.
Front and back plates are immaculate, edge rash on back rim and foot as shown in pictures. Original box, brochure, zippered pouch, even the little plastic bag the reel came in, along with the extra custom thin foot. $795
Zwarg, Otto Model 300 ‘Saguenay’ Salmon/Grilse Reel, Size 2/0: 3.450 Diam, 1.315 wide, 10.8 oz, serial number K53(1956), RHW.
Ebonite, Nickel Silver, Tobin Bronze, and Aluminum construction w/sliding on/off duo-tone click, 7 position drag setting conveniently on back of reel, sliding oil port cover impressed ‘O. Zwarg Co., St. Petersberg, Fla.’, serpentine counterweighted screw-off crank, dual rolling pillars.
Otto Zwarg was the chief reelmaker for the Edward vom Hofe Company. When the vom Hofe company dissolved, Mr. Zwarg continued building reels under his own name, first in NYC and then in St. Petersberg, Florida. A tribute to both Edward vom Hofe and Zwarg, one could put this on any rod- cane, glass or graphite- and it will not only function well, but look great, too.
In very good overall condition with no cracks in rubber plates, wear and tarnish as shown in photos, could use a polish and lube to bring back to like new. Crank has a slight bend as shown. 1,950 REDUCED! $1,695
Peerless Model 3A: 3.235 diameter" x 1.120 wide 5.7 oz. LHW but reversible. For up to 8WF and backing. Anodized aluminum and delrin, adjustable click and pawl, serpentine weighted crank. A small amount of edge rash as shown in pictures; foot, front and back plates pristine, lined with a good WF6 line and backing, original pouch, paperwork, warrantee card and box. $825
Four Hardy Perfect Reels, all 3 1/8” Reissues:
Hardy Perfect 3 1/8”: 3 1/8” diam, 5/8” wide, 6.8 oz. with a Rio WF5 line and backing, LHW only.
Super quality Hardy Perfect reissue, attractive gunmetal anodizing, smooth aluminum foot, adjustable click, agate line guard. Good OAC with some minute edge rash, rash marks to the smooth aluminum foot from mounting, w/ original fleece lined zippered Hardy pouch, paperwork and warrantee card and box with some wear. $525
Hardy Widespool Perfect Gray Finish 3 1/8” diameter for 5/6 lines, .785 wide, 7.3 oz w/backing and 6 wt line, LHW. Anodized aluminum, smooth aluminum foot, reversible, adjustable click drag. Near Mint, with only the slightest of marring on the foot from mounting on rod. Original box, pouch and paperwork. Box shows some wear. $545
Hardy Cascapedia MK II #2/3/4: LHW. 3” diameter, 7.5 oz. with WF3 Wonderline and backing. An original MKII, Made in England. Reversible, adjustable drag w/arrow pointer. Scratches to the rims, foot w/a couple marks from mounting on rod, front and backplates excellent, a small ding to the drag adjustment knob. With original pouch, paperwork, box. $395
STH Airweight 5 : 3” diameter, .6” spool width, 4.4 oz with a WF4 wt line and backing, LHW. (reversible). Anodized aluminum, adjustable click and pawl, easy release spool, smooth with pleasing click. Wear as shown in pictures, original pouch. $95
A Superlative, One-Of -A -Kind Marked Prototype Brown Trout Reel Set by Ted Godfrey:
This is a one-of-a-kind prototype set of reels for a limited-edition series that Ted Godfrey produced for Jonas Price, proprietor of The Feathered Hook. In 2014, Jonas and Ted huddled to put together a special reel set for 4, 5 and 6 wt lines that would balance cane optimally. After developing this prototype set, six sets were produced, all presold to clients of Mr. Price. These prototype reels have never been fished and are mint, unused, and come with their original embossed Arne Mason fleece-lined block leather cases and paperwork. They are:
Model 4: For 4 wt. line, 2.750 Diameter, .920 wide, 6 oz.
Model 5: For 5 wt. line, 2.960 Diameter, .980 wide, 6.6 oz.
Model 6: For 6 wt line, 3.130 Diameter, .930 wide, 6.9 oz.
The reels feature anodized aluminum front and back plates, aluminum spools and feet. The safety rims, counterweighted crank, pillars, adjustable (and reversible!) drag knob and oil port cover are in lustrous nickel silver. $9,995 REDUCED! $8,495!
A Special Group of Hardy Perfect Widespool Reels:
When Hardy reintroduced the Widespool Perfect, the first small batch of reels had a novel and gorgeous ‘Gunmetal’ blue anodizing. All subsequent reel batches reverted to the typical traditional grey anodizing, making these(save one) quite novel and I think the most beautiful reels Hardy has produced. The used reels were the property of rodmaker Jim Downes and used at shows to mate with his rods, but have never seen water.
Hardy Widespool Perfect Blue Finish 2 7/8” diameter for 3/4 lines, .785 wide, 5.3 oz, RHW, but easily reversible.
Reel foot has some rash from mounting on rod, but reel frame and edges are spotless. Since the foot is held on the frame with two screws, it could be easily buffed back to like-new. Original box, pouch and paperwork. Pouch has some tape residue on exterior. $675
Hardy Widespool Perfect Grey Finish 3 1/8” diameter for 4/5/6 lines, .785 wide, 5.7 oz, LHW but easily reversible. Mint, unused, original box, pouch and paperwork. $675
Hardy Widespool Perfect Blue Finish 3 3/8” diameter for 7/8 lines, .785 wide, 6.2 oz, RHW, but easily reversible.
Reel foot has some rash from mounting on rod, and one extremely minute blem on front rim. Since the foot is held on the frame with two screws, it could be easily buffed back to like-new. Original box with wear, pouch and paperwork. Pouch has some tape residue on exterior. $675
Hardy Widespool Perfect Blue Finish 3 3/8” diameter for 7/8 lines, .785 wide, 6.2 oz, LHW but easily reversible.
Reel mint, unused. Original box with wear, pouch and paperwork. Pouch has some tape residue on exterior. $675
Hardy Taupo Widespool Perfect Blue Finish 3 7/8” diameter for 7/8/9 lines, .785 wide, 9.9 oz, RHW, but easily reversible.
Reel foot has some rash from mounting on rod, but reel frame and edges are spotless. Since the foot is held on the frame with two screws, it could be easily buffed back to like-new. Original box with wear, pouch and paperwork. Pouch has some tape residue on exterior. $775
Hardy LRH Golden Lightweight and Extra Spool: 3.178” diameter, 4.7 oz. with backing, for DT4/5/6 lines, reversible for L or RHW.
A true classic, the LRH is a perfect compliment to cane, glass or graphite, and here offered in the rare bronze-color anodized finish. The reel demonstrates some edge rash as shown and tarnish on the brass foot. The spool appears never used and has its original gear cover. With original zippered pouch and associated paperwork for reel and spool, boxes show wear. $495
Unmarked Leonard Mills/Julius Vom Hofe(?) Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2.710” OD, 1” wide. Aluminum frame and spoolsides with nickel silver screws, foot, and crank. Ebonite side plates and crank knob, half-handle crank, aluminum bearing cap.
A super smooth reel with virtually no spool wobble or side play, the crank knob could use a little lubrication to turn more freely. Minor corrosion to the frame but no cracks or deep scratches in the rubber…could polish up to be a stunner. The click sounds the same forward and reverse so could be set up to wind either way. Foot appears to have been slightly bent at one end and gently peened back into place as it sits flat and fine. Will hold up to a DT5 line and backing and would be a perfect aesthetic fit for a cane rod. The workmanship and tolerances held in the making of this reel amazed me. $625
Ross Evolution LTX 3/4: 3 1/2" large arbor, LHW, black anodized aluminum, sweet quiet click retrieve, super smooth and wide ranging drag, 5.2 oz with line and backing.This is brand new, never fished, with a SA Mastery WF4 line and backing, original pouch, paperwork and box, mint. $325 REDUCED! $299
Meisselbach & Bro Expert No. 17 3.1” in Diameter 7.8 oz with line and backing. Stamped and rolled nickel plated brass w/wood knob, on/off click and novel design. Some corrosion but would polish up nicely. This one needs some work as the pawl won’t stay engaged with the gear. $40
Orvis Hydros SL III 3.850 diameter, .930 spool width, 7.4 oz. with line and backing. Aluminum construction, large arbor design, ultra smooth and strong drag for lines 5/6/7. With a new line and backing, never used, with original box, paperwork, wrench and pouch. $195
Orvis Battenkill V: 3 13/16”, 9.2 oz with a WF6 line and backing. LHW. Some edge rash to the frame, very smooth drag and quiet click. Made in England with an Orvis labeled pouch. $250
Islander No. 3: 3 7/8”, 15.4 oz with WF12 line and backing, LHW, but reversible, massive cork disc drag, gold color anodizing, smooth as silk. Used, but pristine with original pouch. $425
Pflueger Medalist #1498: 4” overall diameter, 10.8 oz. w/line and backing, RHW, adjustable drag, diamolite line guard, holds a WF10 line and 200 yards of backing. Some edge and face rash and faint scratches and minor corrosion on foot, but overall good. Would make a great salmon/grilse/bass/steelhead reel. Could use a good clean and lube to bring it its smoothest running condition. $49
Lamson 1.5 and Extra Spool: 2.815 diameter, .670 spool width, 4.6 oz with line and backing. Black anodized aluminum, smooth fixed click, easy release spool.
Very minute amount of edge rash on front of spool, extra spool flawless. Line on reel is unknown, extra spool lined with an SA WF3 Ultra3 sink tip. Original pouches. Note*: Box shown in photo goes with Konic reel below. $195
Lamson Konic 1.5: 3.070 diameter, 1” wide, 5.7 oz. with line and backing, for ¾ line. LHW but reversible. Polyurethane coated ported frame and spool, wide arbor design.
Small amount of edge and foot rash. Original box, pouch and paperwork. $175
J. Austin Forges Ltd. Saltwater Disc Drag: 3.940 Diameter, .985 wide, 8.6 oz. LHW. Gold color aluminum anodizing, smooth disc drag, easy release spool. Appears new with price sticker still on foot. Pouch. $375
J. Austin Forges Ltd. Salmon: 3.890 Diameter, .985 wide, 8.9 oz. LHW. Bronze color aluminum anodizing, smooth disc drag, easy release spool. Appears new with price sticker still on foot. Pouch. $375
Lamson 2 and Extra Spool: : 3.150 Diameter, .775 wide, 6.4 oz. w/line and backing. LHW. Black aluminum anodizing, smooth disc drag, easy release spool. Reel and spool NM. Super quiet click, adjustable drag. Original reel pouch. One spool has an SA Ultra 3 WF5 line and backing, the other an SA Aircell Supreme 2 WF-5 Wet Tip II line. $245
Lamson 1 : 2.750 Diameter, .680 wide, 4.4 oz. w/line and backing. LHW. Black aluminum anodizing, smooth disc drag, easy release spool. Some edge and foot rash. Super quiet click, adjustable drag, with an SA Ultra 3 WF-3 line. $145
Sage 1201: 3.065 Diameter, .835 wide, 6.8 oz. w/line and backing. LHW. Black color aluminum enamel adjustable click drag, easy release spool. Rash on back plate as shown. W/unknown line and backing. $45
Reddington RedStart 5/6: 3.210” Diameter, .715 wide, 5.7 oz. w/line and backing. LHW but reversible. Black color anodized aluminum, adjustable click drag, easy release spool. Rash on as shown. W/an unknown floating line and backing. $25
Teton Trout Reel 5: 2.955” Diameter, .725 wide, 5.1 oz. w/line and backing. LHW but reversible. Black color anodized aluminum, adjustable click drag, easy release spool. Rash on as shown and engraved ‘demo’ on bottom of foot. W/an unknown floating line and backing. $75
SA System 2 67L: 3” Diameter, .875 wide, 6.3 oz. w/line and backing. LHW. Black color enameled aluminum, adjustable click drag, easy release spool. Rash on as shown. W/an unknown floating line and backing. $45
Franco Vivarelli Automatic Fly Reel: 3.020” in diameter, .750 spool width, 4.9 oz with line and backing. black carbon fiber automatic reel for up to WF8 line. Tension can be regulated thru an Allen setscrew, wrench provide. Original paperwork and zippered pouch. Interesting, and available new for $200. This one, $95.
J. Austin Forbes Magnesium: 2.5” Diameter, .860 wide, 2.2 oz. LHW but reversible. Attractive bronze color aluminum anodizing, adjustable click drag, easy release spool, LHW but easily converted to RHW. A small amount of edge rash, original box and paperwork. Price sticker under foot. (174.95) The lightest reel I have ever weighed. $95
J. Austin Forbes Farmington: 3” Diameter, .670 wide, 3.8 oz. LHW but reversible. Attractive bronze color aluminum anodizing, adjustable click drag, easy release spool, LHW but easily converted to RHW. A few dings in rims, wear on drag knob, original box and paperwork. Price sticker under foot. $295
Thomas and Thomas Classic (TM) reel by Ross Reels. Black anodized w/engraved T&T logo on spool plate, backplate with aluminum drag cover w/T&T's famous angler in a top hat logo, LHW, wide ranging and smooth drag w/subtle click. Fair/Good overall condition with edge and foot wear to anodizing. Lined with backing. Suede pouch. $195
Plastic Rods and Miscellaneous
11) R.L. Winston LT 7’9” 5p. for 3 line, Serial number 106320. Fast. Green blank, chrome snakes wrapped forest green, ceramic ring stripper, 6 ½” Western grip terminating in U/L NS screw lock with zebrawood spacer. Butt cap has always been covered with a rubber button, so outside of minor tarnish is unblemished. Minor grip soiling, NM. Original bag and labeled tube. $595 REDUCED $499!
12) R.L. Winston LT 8’9” 5p. for 4 line, Serial number 71117. Fast. Green blank, chrome snakes wrapped forest green, ceramic ring stripper, 6 ½” Western grip terminating in U/L NS screw lock with zebrawood spacer. Minor blems on blank but nothing to affect integrity. Grip soiling, some fine scratches on butt cap, NS could use a polish, some blems to the spacer. GC. Original bag and labeled tube with tape reinforcing label and a couple blems. $449 REDUCED $379!
15) R.L. Winston WT 7’ 3p. for 2 line, Serial number 102382. Medium. Green blank, chrome snakes wrapped forest green, ceramic ring stripper, 6 ½” Western grip terminating in U/L NS screw lock with bird’s eye spacer. Butt cap has always been covered with a rubber button, so outside of minor tarnish is unblemished. Minor grip soiling, NM. Inked with owner’s name. Original bag and labeled tube w/minor scuffs. $749 REDUCED $645
16) R.L. Winston IM6 8’6” 3p. for 3 line, Serial number 38078. Fast. Green blank, chrome snakes wrapped forest green, ceramic ring stripper, 6 ½” Wells grip terminating in D/L NS slide band and pocketed butt cap with walnut spacer. Butt cap has always been covered with a rubber button, so outside of minor tarnish is unblemished. Grip soiling, a couple very minute blems on blank but nothing to affect integrity. Original bag and labeled tube. $495 REDUCED $419!
18) R.L. Winston WT 10’ 3p. for 4 line, Serial number 112462. Medium fast. Green blank, chrome snakes wrapped forest green, ceramic ring stripper, 6 ½” Western grip terminating in U/L NS screw lock with maple burl spacer. Grip soiling, minor tarnish to NS S/L and superficial scratches to end of butt cap, a couple very minute blems on blank but nothing to affect integrity. Original bag and labeled tube. $795 REDUCED $675
22)Thomas and Thomas PA905-3 9’ 3p. for 5 line, serial number 29-579. Dark blue blank, ‘gold’ snakes wrapped blue, ceramic ring stripper, 7” Western grip terminating in an U/L S/L seat with rosewood(?) spacer. Grip soiling, butt cap has always been covered with a rubber hood to prevent scratching but there is some minor tarnish that can be polished out, some unidentified residue on reel seat spacer. Original bag and labeled tube. $345 Reduced $289
28) Browning Silaflex Model 322960 6’ 2p for 5 wt line: brown fiberglass w/chrome guides wrapped with brown and yellow NCP thread. 6” grip terminating in a bronze-color anodized D/L screw lock. Fiberglass ferrule. Grip soiling, otherwise, the blank and wraps are perfect, decals good. Original labeled bag and tube. $180 REDUCED $149
29) Redington Hydrogen 21104 11’ 4p for 2 line. Gray blank, chrome single foot guides wrapped brown, ceramic ring stripper, 9 ½” grip, w 3 ½” spey pommel, grey anodized aluminum U/L S/L seat. Grip soiling. Original labeled tube. $165 REDUCED $139
30) Greys XF2 Streamflex Plus 9’6” 3p for 3 line. Fast. Grey blank, chrome single foot guides wrapped brown, ceramic ring stripper, 7” Western grip, grey anodized aluminum U/L S/L seat. Grip soiling, aluminum end cap has some scratches. Original labeled tube. $145 REDUCED $119
31) Abel FF 905-4 4p for 5 line. Fast. Gray blank, chrome guides wrapped black, ceramic ring stripper, 6 1/2” Western grip, black anodized aluminum U/L S/L seat. Grip soiling. Blank has some small dings, rather crudely applied ‘witness marks’ can be polished off. Original labeled tube. $195 REDUCED $159
McFarland Rod Company Limited Edition S-Glass 8’ 5 wt 2p. Black glass blank wrapped in burgundy silks over hard chrome snakes and ceramic ring stripper, 6” Western grip terminating in an U/L NS screw lock w/varnished walnut spacer.
A very nicely finished rod from this much acclaimed east coast rodmaker. Rod has a nice, sweet progressive action bending down to the stripper. Mint, unused, but NS seat and case cap could stand a polish. Mike made a limited number of these from some special glass he acquired. Original bag and labeled case. $595
R.L Winston IM6 9’ 3p. 1t for 5 line. Winston green blank wrapped green over chrome snakes and ceramic ring stripper. 7” Western grip terminating in a D/L NS screw lock with dark wood spacer.(Koa?). Serial number 73191 and signed with Owner’s name, Jonas Price.
Fast, progressive action, grip soiling and ridging, blank has some minor scuffs not affecting its integrity. Original bag and tube, tube missing label on cap. $595
R.L Winston IM6XD 9’ 2p. 1t for 7 line. Winston green blank wrapped green over chrome snakes and triple ceramic ring strippers. 7” full Wells grip terminating in a D/L black anodized screw lock w/fighting butt. Serial number 10681.
Fast, progressive action, grip soiling, blank and reel seat have some minor scuffs not affecting its integrity. Original bag and tube. $545
R.L Winston 9’ 2p. 1t for 8 line. Winston green blank wrapped green over chrome snakes and triple ceramic ring strippers. 7” full Wells grip terminating in a D/L aluminum screw lock over rosewood spacer. Serial number 11639.
Medium fast, progressive action, grip soiling, blank and reel seat have some minor scuffs not affecting its integrity. Original bag and tube. $575
H. L Leonard 754 Golden Shadow 7’6” for 3/4 line. Reddish brown Diamondback blank wrapped with yellow c/p thread tipped gold over chrome snakes and Mildrum stripper. Spigot ferrules with NS reenforcing bands, NS strap and ring hook keeper and winding check. 5 ½” cigar grip terminating in a NS C/R D/L seat with butternut mortised spacer.
An extremely rare and a true gem of a rod, this has a fine soft action…if all graphite felt like this I would fish it! The blanks for this short-lived series were made by Diamondback in Stow, Vt. for Leonard. Blank, writing and wraps in excellent condition, the NS components could use a polish to bring it back to as new. Some grip soiled noted, original bag and tube. Serial number 83140g. $595
Orvis Silver Label Full Flex 4.5 7 ½’ for 3 line. Slow: Grey blank wrapped blue over chrome snakes and ceramic ring stripper, 7” Western grip terminating in an anodized aluminum U/L screw lock with rosewood spacer.
Blank is in great shape, some cork soiling, wear to reel seat anodizing. On the plus side has a wonderful delicate and deep bending action. Original labeled and lined cordura tube. $225
Orvis Superfine Glass 7’ 3p. for 3 line. Medium fast. : Olive blank wrapped chocolate over chrome snakes and Mildrum stripper, 6” Superfine grip terminating in an anodized aluminum U/L screw lock with cork spacer.
Blank is in great shape, some cork soiling on grip and reel seat spacer, otherwise excellent. Delicate and progressive action. Original labeled bag and tube. $415
Douglas Upstream 4884 8’8” 4p. for 4 line Medium fast. : Olive blank wrapped tan translucent silk over black light wire snakes and black Mildrum-style stripper, 5 1/2” half Wells grip terminating in an oxidized D/L C/R seat with mortised cork spacer.
Totally new, mint, unused with original packing, labels and warrantee card. Delightful flexing glass action with a great deal of delicacy. Sweet. $495
Sage SP Durascrim 590-3 9’ 3p. for 5 line, Fast. : Green blank wrapped green translucent silk tipped gold over hard chrome snakes and chrome ceramic ring stripper, 6 1/2” Western grip terminating in an U/L screw lock with seat with redwood burl spacer.
A couple minute scuffs not effecting blank integrity, grip soiling, NS seat hardware could use a light polish to bring to as-new. Case shows some travel. $345
Sage LL 590-LL 9’ 2p. for 5 line, Fast. : Maroon blank wrapped red translucent silk tipped yellow over hard chrome snakes and chrome ceramic ring stripper, 6 1/2” Western grip terminating in an U/L screw lock with seat with rosewood spacer.
A couple very minute scuffs on blank, minor grip soiling, NS seat hardware could use a light polish to bring to as-new, slight marring to reel seat spacer from reel foot. Case shows some travel. $455
Scott 8’4” G2 844/4 4p. for 4 line, Med. Fast. : Grey blank wrapped orange and tipped gold over chrome snakes and ceramic ring stripper, 7” Western grip terminating in an U/L anodized aluminum S/L w/light maple spacer. Serial number 273179.
Blank is excellent, light grip soiling and wear to reel seat anodizing. Case shows some travel. $549
Arne Mason Reel Case: The finest leather, fleece lined by the retired master, Exc. condition, owner's initials embossed on top, size can hold a Bogdan #1, Edward vom Hofe 4-0, Zwarg 4-0, Hardy 4" Perfect.$275
LDH Float Tube Net: Super figured claro walnut burl handle and hoop done in cherry and walnut. Has a detachable bank spike made of stainless steel. 28” OAL, hoop is 15” x 10”. As new $165.
Rod Tubes
A82) Laminated Wood Rod Tube w/brass color caps: 1.750 ID x 49” long. Cap is engraved, good shape overall. $45 REDUCED! $35
A83) Leather rod case: Aluminum liner ID 1.355 x 47” long. Wear/patina to leather. $125 REDUCED! $95
Vintage Silk Line Drier and Extra Spool: Great practical or decorator item for your camp. $195
Hardy Bags: Super high quality leather and canvas gear bags by Hardy, all brand new:
Test: Two exterior pockets with snaps, detachable rubber lined interior. Apx 15” x 12”. $299
Carryall: Two exterior pockets, one unlined main compartment. Apx. 18” x 14”. $299
Replacement Peerless Crank Screws: I made one of these for a friend who had a fishing trip ruined when he lost his crank screw. Stainless, like the originals. Owner’s of Peerless reels may wish to keep a spare on hand! $15 plus shipping.
Hardy Accessories BLOWOUT!
Leather Single Fly Patch: $24.95 SALE $9.95
Leather Fly Dryer: $24.95 SALE $9.95
Leather Double Fly Patch: $24.95 SOLD OUT!
Leather Gink Holder: $19.95 OUT OF STOCK!
Leather Fly Wallet: $69.00 OUT OF STOCK!
Combination Tool(stainless steel nipper, hook hone, hook eye cleaner and knot tyer): $18.95 OUT OF STOCK!
Trout Music CD's: Great music for home/shop/fishing trips. $5 each.
Books!
Books for Sale! The shop has gotten so crowded with machines and tooling it's reached a point where we can barely walk. Likewise, our bookshelves are overloaded and there's no room for new acquisitions, so I've decided to move some books from our library.
If you have an interest in these titles I can send a full description:
SALE: 20% OFF PRICES LISTED!
Splitting Cane, Ed Engle, Excellent w/DJ. $20
Master the Cast, Roberts. Hardcover. DJ has some wear $20
Rare and Unusual Fly Tying Materials, Vol. 1 $600
Split and Glued $250
Fishing Bamboo $225
The Lovely Reed, Jack Howell: NIB, $45
Catalogue Lot: Lot of 9 vintage catalogues: H.L Leonard Rod Company(GC, Foster era), 1976 T&T(fair), Orvis Spring Fishing 1979(VG), 6 Angler'smail catalogues, various years, one duplicate(1974), GC. $125 the lot.
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32) Hexagraph 7’6” 2p for 4-5 line. Serial number 6297601 Fast. Laminated graphite and foam painted to look like bamboo, fooling no one. Chrome guides wrapped red, NS super Z style ferrules. 7” cigar grip, anodized aluminum U/L S/L seat. Grip soiling and some light tarnish on NS ferrules. Original labeled bag and tube. $599 REDUCED $499 SOLD!
Grey’s X-Flite 5/6 w/3 Extra Spools: 3 ½” diam, 1” wide, 7.5 oz. with backing. Anodized aluminum, LHW but reversible, large arbor design, smooth and wide ranging adjustable drag, easy spool release. Original zippered travel case for reel and spools w/backing, paperwork and box. $75 SOLD!
Hardy Perfect 3 1/8”: 3 1/8” diam, 5/8” wide, 6.5 oz. with a Rio WF4 line and backing, LHW only.
Super quality Hardy Perfect reissue, attractive gunmetal anodizing, smooth aluminum foot, adjustable click, agate line guard. Good OAC with some minute edge rash, rash marks to the smooth aluminum foot from mounting, w/ original fleece lined zippered Hardy pouch, paperwork and warrantee card and box with some wear. $525 SOLD!
F.E. Thomas Special Streamer 9’ 3p. 2t for 7 line, Medium fast. Medium color tempered cane w/quasi spiral node spacing, brown C/P wraps over heavy gage reverse twist guides and Mildrum stripper, typical Thomas Signature wrap at swelled butt in 3/7/3/1 pattern, triple tipped at ferrules, NS hook keeper soldered to NS winding check, 6” modified Wells grip terminating in an aluminum and NS D/L screw lock seat with no-jam ‘garden hose’ threads with varnished cedar spacer, cap impressed ‘F.E. Thomas Special, Bangor, Maine EF64’, size 18/12 step down NS ferrules with witness marks.
Uncasing and assembling this rod to give it a wiggle, I couldn’t wait to cast it. I took it out with a WF7 line and was easily able to pick up the entire head plus more running line, make one gentle back cast and a short haul on the forward and effortlessly shoot an unbelievable amount of line. Paired with a hefty reel this rod would be a joy to fish all day, belying its length. Ferrules fit silky smooth and snug, original varnish excellent, some slight cork ridging, straight and sparingly fished, in very good overall condition. A great rod for any large water and could be used for trout, bass, steelhead, grilse, pike, carp, etc. Original bag and labeled case, label showing extensive wear. $1,245 SOLD!
SA System 1 6/7/8: 3” Diameter, .980 wide, 5.7 oz. w/line and backing. LHW but reversible. Black color aluminum enamel adjustable click drag, easy release spool. Rash on as shown. W/an SA 8 floating line and backing. $35 SOLD!
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