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!

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/

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...

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

Kosmic cases - Zylonite

feeds@yuku.com (cwfly) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:57 GMT

The earlier Kosmic advertisements referred to the ferrules with a "waterproof cushion of zylonite" and fitted with a wood form or "zylonite case." A touch later some of the advertising refers to a "celluloid" case while hanging onto the zylonite reference with respect to the ferules. I believe "zylonite" was a trademark of the American Zylonite Company...

Anyone heard from Jeff Fultz lately?

feeds@yuku.com (cross creek one) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:18:42 GMT

I've been trying to contact Jeff off and on by email and phone for several weeks. Does anyone here know if he's home working, out of town fishing, or . . . ? -CC

Info on Charles Ritz graphite

feeds@yuku.com (B52 bugger) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:53:26 GMT

I have a rod designed by Charles Ritz for Garcia Conolon #2066 8'10" for 10-11 wgt line. Have any idea when made? and When did Conolon go out of buisness. I alway enjoyed casting Pezon Michael bamboo, Ritz combo glaass/bamboo and this rod.

F.E. Thomas makers

feeds@yuku.com (aparramoure) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:28:23 GMT

Did they ever use fiber rod tubes? Only metal tubes? Thanks in advance.

Dickerson Stuff

feeds@yuku.com (WIHEXROD) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:17:35 GMT

Does anyone know who purchased the Dickerson mill and stuff recently?
Scott

Fishermen's knives

feeds@yuku.com (softstick) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:02:22 GMT

I am lookking for some valuable input from members of this forum. I am in the process of having a line of knives designed for fly fishermen that will be damascus fixed blade around six inches long. Any input on features, blade shape etc?

Dan
left Coast Tackle

Gilman Rod Co. Rome, NY ?

feeds@yuku.com (Berry Point) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:23:32 GMT

A little help please. I posted this in the Appraisals/ID section yesterday. It's probably better off here. Thanks

The other day my neighbor in New Brunswick showed me his Grandfather's fly rod. He's kept it as a fond memory and it's not been fished since perhaps the early 1950s. It's marked "Gilman Rod Co. Rome NY" on the butt cap and there are signature wraps on the butt section, but there are no other markings of any kind. I'm...

Lancaster Rods

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:45:02 GMT

I just noticed codella has about 8 or so Bob Lancaster rods recently listed - all brand new from Bob. It is amazing how they have stayed so reasonably priced..... really good buys. For folks thinking of getting into cane, or those who want to try Young-like actions, these are hard to beat. Though modest in price, they are rods no one will ever necessarily outgrow. No interest/affiliation with Bob or Len; I just happened to see them listed.

A Sincere Request

feeds@yuku.com (caneson) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:47:25 GMT

Howdy All,

I wasn't sure where to post this topic, so I will try here. I would honestly appreciate all who frequent this fine forum to visit my website and offer your opinion as to whether it inspires the feeling of tradition and family I intended when creating it. As I spend most of my time in the shop, it is sometimes hard monitor the other aspects of the business. I would appreciate you visiting my site at

Stopped by the Bellinger Works

feeds@yuku.com (wctc1) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:45:44 GMT

Once again I spent some great minutes at the Bellinger works in Albany, Oregon. {Albany is about an hour and a half south of Portland International.}

I called ahead and Joe told me it was OK to stop by. Saw Daryll, Chet, Bill, and Joe. What a nice shop.

From experience, the Bellinger Boys know that about this time of year I go by one of the neighbor's farms to buy some of the best blueberries grown in Oregon or anywhere.

It took a tour of new rods in...

any reel suggestions for older payne rods?

feeds@yuku.com (Seabowisha Salmo T) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:19:05 GMT

what appropriate period reels will fit the nine foot payne with metal seat with the tiny wedding band keper without modifying the reel feet? i have tried all i have and can only get an ocean city coffee can on the rod. thanks, jim winfree

Jim Frank ?

feeds@yuku.com (mikegsp) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:53:49 GMT

does anyone know how to get in touch with Jim frank ?

Steve Kiley's North Star Mosaic, impressions

feeds@yuku.com (tbc1415) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:25:13 GMT

Steve Kiley, North Star 8' 2/2 #5

Smooth, powerful, predictable, accurate.

Steve Kiley's, North Star Mosaic has the feeling of a balanced and well developed taper.
When...

PICs added! Help dating a Hardy

feeds@yuku.com (rebhome1) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:37:49 GMT

JAMES ASPINDALE&SONS OF REDDITCH

feeds@yuku.com (jaaliam) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:54:45 GMT

Hi! Has anybody information about this UK classic rodmaker? Thanks

Hand planed

feeds@yuku.com (jhd) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:46:11 GMT

Is a blank that has the rough planeing done with a milling machine, and the final fitting planeing done by hand, make it any less as good as one where the rough planeing is done by hand?

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