The Classic Fly Rod Forum

Who makes an 8.5' 3/2 hollow 4wt.?

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:34:50 GMT

Any suggestions for a builder who makes an honest 4wt. in this configuration? I'd really like it to be as light as possible without being a noodle -- that's the rub, isn't it? Thanks!

Another Posting to Comment On

feeds@yuku.com (joaniebo) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:15:58 GMT

After receiving an e-mail "warning", I had to scan a few postings to find an otherwise (dis)honorable comment regarding an "Antique Brass Austrian Scale" that a "retired member of Air Force Brass" (and I'm not talking of certain parts of his anatomy!) had posted, with an aside as to it being appropriate to use in measuring the weight of a bead head.

I should point out the this individual's constant raiding of my fly...

ZYZ Classic Fly Reel

feeds@yuku.com (Eric Peper) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:01:45 GMT

Does anyone know anything about these reels? Pic looks good, and price is udner $200.

Thanks for any help.

Eric

Per Brandin made the Boston Globe

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:43:38 GMT

See the link below. A generally decent interview with photo by a reporter who's clearly not a fly rod person.

http://www.boston.com/job...rafted_rods_cast_a_spell/

FS -- Sage TXL 7' 10" 3/1 4wt.

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:37:55 GMT

Here is an unusual Sage rod in excellent condition. Officially its a TXL 4710-3 and whether its graphite or boron, I don't know but its a smaller rod with big muscles. Works very well in close or way out there. New it sells for $550, now $300 including insured shipping to cont. US. Photos available if you're seriously interested. Warranty card already sent in. All board rules apply. Please contact me via email at tpipic@columbus.rr.com Thanks!

FS Sage TCR 8wt; Scott Instructor Special 5wt; Abel Rod Carrier

feeds@yuku.com (BobS) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:00:17 GMT

Both rods owned by me since new, both 4pc 9', both with original bags/tubes.

TCR excellent. $395.

Scott still has plastic on handle, never wet. $295.

Abel square-section rod carrier (which both fit) free if you buy both.

Prices include insured delivery to lower 48. U.S., Canada buyers/agents, only. No PayPal.

In any interest, please contact driver69911@yahoo.com.

Help: Cruttenden Fly Rod

feeds@yuku.com (Whitefish Press) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:42:59 GMT

I am going to press with my Forgotten Fly Rod book and just realized I have included 8 different ads for the Cruttenden Fly Rod, catalog cuts, a complete history of the company and the man based on obituaries, dozens of documents, etc., and I have forgotten to include a picture of the d**n rod!!! At least two people on the board offered to send me images in the peast but I stupidly thought I already had them. Can anyone help me out with some photos of their Cruttenden fly rod? I'll need...

F/S Rio Spey line 11wt w 4tips and Case

feeds@yuku.com (canesterdf) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:31:03 GMT

Hello All, I have a Rio Spey line 11wt w 4tips and Case it was wound on a big Tibor reel and not used as far as I can tell. It has a,floating tip pale blue, a clear intermediate tip,a#3 sink tip,and a #6 sink tip These lines cost about 150- not counting your ship and tax. How about 45- shipped to USA, Thanks for your interest,Best Paul
pfarster

Taper Recommendations

feeds@yuku.com (FFOD) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:04:32 GMT

I'm looking for recommendations for a taper and maker of a 7' 4 wt, in a 3/2 configuration (for travel). Prefer a medium fast action, rod to be used for dry fly on smaller rivers, or places where casts are 15 to max 40 feet but need to be spot on.

Thanks, Tim

WTB Ari Hart Reels - Remco or S/O

feeds@yuku.com (brooksriver) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:49:53 GMT

Send Message to my inbox with description and asking price. email ; artcz at hotmail.com Thanks

7'9" 3pc 4wt and/or 5wt

feeds@yuku.com (dorenac) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:21:28 GMT

This configuration rod isn't very common. Are there any good tapers, either older or newer, that have proven good to fish with. I like the size because it packs well and seems to be a bit lighter than an 8ft and yet has extra length over a 7 1/2ft for bigger water, while short enough in tighter situations, too.
Thanks,
Rich

Longest rod you Fish?

feeds@yuku.com (Horsesho) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:41:03 GMT

I detest all bamboo rods longer than 8', the longest I fish are two 7'-9" 2/2 #5's. One a Granger taper converted to 7'-9" and the other built on a hollow built Chris Carlin blank. Both are superb on larger waters.
WHAT'S YOUR'S?

Remanufactured old long rods to 'like new' short rods.

feeds@yuku.com (BigVinyard) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:15:05 GMT

I've seen an ad somewhere from a person who is in the business of acquiring 'old' bamboo rods and turning, for example, a 9 foot rod into a 6'6" rod; completely stripping and refinishing, adding guides, etc., as necessary. The prices are around $150.00. Sacrilege? Fishability of end product? What say ye?

Baltimore Fly shops?

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:01:49 GMT

Anything with books, rods etc worth stopping in downtown Baltimore while killing time at a conference near inner harbor? Thanks

selling a famous sweetwater rod

feeds@yuku.com (brookiefisher) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:22:06 GMT

I own what maybe the most famous bamboo flyrod on the planet. It has ben the subject of a magazine article and been written about in the book, Another Lousy Day in Paradise. Is is about 15 years old and in mint condition (i.e., never been fished and only looked at 6 times). I am interested in selling the rod but have no idea where to post it. Anyone have any ideas?

Looking for restoration help on a Phillipson Rod with broken tip

feeds@yuku.com (sknier) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:04:16 GMT

Help!!!!!!
I just picked up a a yard sale today a full butt section and a broken tip section, (down about 1 foot and piece is missing), split bamboo Phillipson "Grand Teton" 2 piece 7&1/2 foot rod. The The guide on the butt section just before the female ferrule is missing.

Looking a price to fix so I can use it to fish some small streams here in North Carolina.
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WTB

feeds@yuku.com (casey) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:24:47 GMT

any Colorado Classic Cane books for sale did it ever get published in hardback

FISHING AND LITERATURE

feeds@yuku.com (alistair59) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:53:15 GMT

To all of us, storytelling is an important aspect of fishing. Some of us put pen to paper to enhance and complete our fishing experiences. The following article by Chris Justice, available on popmatters.com, attempts to capture the relationship between writing -- especially poetry -- and fishing. Although lengthy, it is worth a read. I hope that you enjoy it.

Tight Lines!

Alistair

Jenkins 3/2 Rod Revival

feeds@yuku.com (caneson) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:20 GMT
Howdy All,

Due to popular demand, I have decided to begin to reintroduce three piece rods to our line up with Dad's enthusiastic approval. I am starting with our very well accepted GA803 to begin with and plan to follow with other 3/2 models as I am confident that the action transfers well into this format. It is my hope that this will satisfy the increasing need of potential customers who prefer this rod configuration. Please continue to monitor our Cane Models page at