Information About Makers & Manufacturers

greys of alnwick

feeds@yuku.com (stlhdr1st) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:55:30 GMT

i am attempting research of the company prior to the hardy takeover.any one have any info.??i personally own several greys bamboo rods and they appear very similar to the palakona blanks we are all familiar with.a hardy rep. once told me he was certain these rods were made by malcolm greys jr. malcolm snr. was once hardy bros. main bamboo maker.until they had a falling out.this is the only info. i have to go on.any info. would be much appreciated!

Tallett Rod Company

feeds@yuku.com (komatose) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:05:23 GMT

Has anyone heard of the Tallet Rod Company of Cape Vincent NY? I found an old rod of my grandfathers that has that company's name on it and it was made June 2, 1914. It is silk wrapped. I have not been able to Google anything that brings that company up. I would appreciate any help. thanks

Tom Morgan

feeds@yuku.com (gespliesste) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:58:13 GMT

Had some one contact with Tom Morgan last week. I send him two mail and normally I get a very fast response but this time nothing.
Thanks Olaf

point of establishment

feeds@yuku.com (boobuster) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:43:24 GMT

would you say that a maker with 50 rods under his belt is "established" enough to provide reliable information?

The bamboo renaissance gets a turbo

feeds@yuku.com (jeffkn1) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:17:45 GMT

Through their program of making scanned library items accessible through the internet, Google has ushered in a new era of enlightenment, and if knowledge is power, then the power is now being redistributed. Some will lose, some will gain. Traditionally, the power among historians has been based on access to information, and among rod collectors that meant books, catalogs, periodicals, and correspondence. Thanks to Google, books, catalogs and periodicals are now available via the Net in daily...

"Stream starter"

feeds@yuku.com (Davebtwo) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:17:36 GMT

I came across a bamboo rod with a partial label on it which said "Stream Starter". The person I purchased it from indicated his father or aunt used it in the 30s. This may or may not be correct. Has anyone run across this title and no who made it.

Does anyone Know about Charles Baillie

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishfairwx) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:43:36 GMT

I have a card and a couple of rods, from Charles Baillie, Saint John NB, Canada, does anybody have any info, on his body of work or life history..

Garrison Tapers...

feeds@yuku.com (MontyMontana) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:37:24 GMT

Can someone point me in the direction of a book or reference material (article) that list Garrison model #'s and their discriptions?

Thank you for any help

Monty Montana

Rodmakers today (the progressives)

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:34:30 GMT

Was curious to see what makers are out there pushing the envelope on cane rods today? I know of two who really push the boundries into the realm of "cool". A one Mr. Hatton and the other a Mr. Maca, is there anyone else moving forward in rod design?

Happy Birthday

feeds@yuku.com (paxlev) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:48:28 GMT

The elder statesman of bamboo had his 81st birthday today. Despite issues today with his wife, who is currently being cared for in a hospice or nursing home, he was in great spirits. I likely woke him returning his call, but the call and those of others today lifted his spirits. Happy birthday John. Ric

Does anyone know SugarKane rods Ltd ?

feeds@yuku.com (baetisrodhani) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:20 GMT

Hello,
Have any of you tried their rods or blanks ? Where are the blanks made ?
Many thanks for your appreciated guidance !
Cheers,
Giles

Lyon & Coulson

feeds@yuku.com (hugh) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:19 GMT

Hello all,
I recently bought a 11 1/2 ft 3/2 two handed rod marked L & C regant. Looking in the search feature I see that L& C was a mail order out fit
out of Buffalo N.Y. and that Heddon was the main supplyer. I cannot find a Heddon rod that is 11 1/2 ft. So now that makes me think that this rod was built by someone else. I would show a picture but I cant figure out how to add the attachment. Does any one have any thought on this rod's maker?
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Wm Abrams - Streamer - website

feeds@yuku.com (Lafarge) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:14 GMT

Hello all. I was trying to check out Streamers (Abrams) website. Google search suggests that it is housatonicrods.com. However, computer says to stay away from that website because of serious virus issues. Is that the correct site? Anyone know what's going on?

Thanks,
Dave

Bassett Rod

feeds@yuku.com (rlnunleycom) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:16:28 GMT

I know this has taken place before on here, but thought there might be some new information out there since the last time this name came up. I took a Bassett rod in trade on a new rod and am just curious about it's origin. The rod, exactly like the one in Jeff Hatton's book "Rodcrafting" on page 139, is in reasonable condition, has all hanging ring guides, mortised, etc. Like I said, it's exactly like Tom Kerr's rod featured in Jeff's book. A couple of nice...

Marty Karstetter contact? tried canerods@bitterroot.net, but didn't work...

feeds@yuku.com (moregrayling) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:43:05 GMT

Hi All,

Looking for Marty Karstetter's email. Sent one to canerods@bitterroot.net, but it bounced. As always, thank you very mcuh indeed.

Best from "Krautland",
Christian

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Hook and Hackle Blanks

feeds@yuku.com (mtn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:58 GMT

I see some blanks listed for sale with Hook and Hackle, anybody know who builds them?
Mike

R Chapman & Co. Quick question.

feeds@yuku.com (bassistjon112) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:51 GMT

Does any one know if they make good quality blanks? And if shipping is costly from the Uk?

(I did a small search and only found a few things on them)

Thanks,
~Jon

Heddon Question

feeds@yuku.com (davisdepot) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:13:31 GMT

Hello. Have a question for the Heddon heads. What is the Heddon equivalent to a L&C Crown #0312? Any thoughts on this will be appreciated. Best wishes. N N

e w edwards

feeds@yuku.com (Seabowisha Salmo T) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:01 GMT

hello all,

i am far from my research material. can anyone provide e. w. edwards' date and place of birth and/or date and place of demise?

many thanks, jim winfree

rod set at thrift store. should i buy?

feeds@yuku.com (glasnostic) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:19:30 GMT

Ok so i am new here, but the guys at the Texas Fishing Forum suggested i try to squeeze some information out of this forum.

I found a really nice looking split cane set at a thrift store here that is up for auction or "buy now" priced at $400

Three rods, two that look to be bait casters or spinning rods, and one that is a very stout deep sea rod.

I can't really make out the make, but the woman (who seemed to know a thing or two ) said they were...