L.W. Samson-NY rodmaker

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:22:26 GMT

Fellow caniacs:

I'm looking for any information on L.W. Samson, a rodmaker from upstate New York.

He was briefly discussed about 1 1/2 years ago here on the forum. One member owning a 6-foot rod by Samson and another with an 8-foot example.

I also know about the mention of his name as an "Adirondack maker" in Keane's "Classic Rods and Rodmakers", (p.146) and that he may have worked for Orvis at one time.

Any additional...

Art Wieler rods

feeds@yuku.com (mikegsp) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:56 GMT

I am interested in rods made by this maker, I am especially interested in his Garrison tapers.Has anyone cast one ? How is his workmanship ? Thanks mikegsp

Looking for info on a Leonard 7'6", model 49-5. serial #8545.

feeds@yuku.com (Utah) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:00:24 GMT

Was wondering what folks could tell me about this rod. Here's a recent listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290245729943&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

Bob Summers' Rods

feeds@yuku.com (Flyfishbill) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:29:42 GMT

I have become a big Bob Summers fan. There are a couple threads about Paul Young tinkering with his tapers. My question is has Bob tinkered with his tapers or have they been the same over his building career?

Bill Taylor 7'3" 2/2 4wt. hollow quad

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:24:10 GMT

Does anyone have experience with this rod or his other hollow quads? I'd be interested to know what the action is like and whether it is a dead-on 4wt. or more of a 4/5. Comments on the cosmetics are welcome too. Please post glowing opinions here but use my yuku mailbox or email (tpipic@columbus.rr.com) if you want to keep your words private. Thanks!

Phillipson Rod - what is it & what is it worth.

feeds@yuku.com (benjamin431) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:24:44 GMT

Hello, Can someone please help me with some info for the rod? It is a Phillipson "De Luxe" on the underside it reads P86F. It is a 3 pc. rod. I have include a few pictures to help with
the discovery process. I have found quite a bit of info on Phillipson rods, but not this particular one. Thanks Ben

Tycoon Tackle

feeds@yuku.com (troutwings) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:52:50 GMT

Just received a call from the grandson of the gentleman who started the Tycoon TackleCompany. He is researching his family history and looking for any info we might have. The Tycoon Tackle Co. made mostly saltwater stuff. They also owned Fin-noor reels for a time. Ring any bells? He particularly wanted to know if they could have bought bamboo from anyone other than the Demarests.

Dennis

Chris Carlin - kudos to a very fine builder, and a real gentleman!

feeds@yuku.com (alistair59) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:13:57 GMT

Chris helped me out with a very kind gesture recently.

I fished his 9ft 3/2 quad 8/9 in Labrador's high winds for a couple of long days, and it performed flawlessly, without tiring me out.

If you're looking for rod in a length and weight for which you'd normally only consider graphite, I suggest that you talk to Chris.

A great guy, making a very fine rod.

Tight Lines!

Alistair

Bob Taylor Rods

feeds@yuku.com (Flyfishbill) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:43:29 GMT

I am a big fan of Bob Taylor's rods. I think his tapers are heavily influence by Leonard tapers. I'm sure this is because he worked there and the tapers are wonderful. His finish work is second to none. I think Bob is one of today's premier builders, but it seems his rods don't command a high resell price (compared to retail). Are any of you guys Taylor fans and do you have an opinion on why is rods don't sell (resell) closer to retail?
Bill

Removal of My Question

feeds@yuku.com (PayneRods) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:59:53 GMT

Whomever was the moderator that removed my question, please send a private message to explain why? Censorship of a simple question without explanation makes me wonder. If an answer to my question was cause for removal, I never saw it due to having a busy professional life outside of this board and not being a daily board reader. Also, if I violated some unwritten or written policy, let me know. I did not read anything in the permanent information that begins each forum to inform...

Dave Kenney Rods

feeds@yuku.com (Flyfishbill) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:23:18 GMT

I am eagerly waiting the delievery of a couple Dave Kenney Rods. I was able to try out of few of his rods and I chose his H-7 taper. I'm getting a 5 wt and a 7/8 weight. A couple questions - anyone that has taken delievery of an H-7 what do you think of his taper? And how does Dave's parabolic action compare to Summers/Young parabolics?
Thanks,
Bill
karl.2@osu.edu

Keone Rodsmiths

feeds@yuku.com (tackleman) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:12:00 GMT

This information is posted with regret. I have one rod from this company that I am pleased with. I believe Danny Hues has been through some very challenging experiences recently, and I know that I have been very patient with him. Lack of communication from Danny Hues/ Keone Rodsmiths leaves me feeling that good business ethics have been forgotten.

Hoagy Carmichael

feeds@yuku.com (PayneRods) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:20:16 GMT

Is Hoagy still an active rodmaker? I missed a few opportunities to purchase an original Garrison and later a Carmichael rod when living in NY years ago. Now that I have returned and communication methods have made bamboo rodmakers easier to find, I am just asking. Please feel free to email me off board.

PayneRods

John Picard ?

feeds@yuku.com (mikegsp) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:38:27 GMT
can anyone tell me about a rod maker from Mass. named John Picard ? Thanks

Montague Little Smokey 3/2 8.5'

feeds@yuku.com (hopkintoncane) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:32:46 GMT

This rod, the "highest" grade of the the Zephyr Brand Extra Light Series according to Sinclair's book arrived yesterday, and I was looking for some input for anyone who might have a similar model. Also according to Sinclair, at the time this rod sold in the 1940's, it was priced at $8.00 and a Rapidan was selling for $8.50, so this was in all likelyhood a middle of the pack rod for Montague quality-wise in the total fly rod lineup. Given the really slow action (think...

J.H. McGinn

feeds@yuku.com (johnhungerford) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:51:35 GMT
A while back, I bought a J.H. McGinn bamboo fly rod on eBay, primarily because I thought it looked good and seemed well made. During that time in my life, I wasn't very picky about what I bought; in retrospect I was definitely going for quantity at the expense of quality. Anyway, has anyone heard of a maker or company named J.H. McGinn? Might be from Australia as that is where the rod was shipped from. Thanks in advance.

John

Paul H. Young rods built for self & family

feeds@yuku.com (quashnet) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:15:33 GMT
In my effort to compile a database of rods built by the Paul H. Young Co., I have at this point identified twenty rods built for Paul H. Young or members of his family. Thus far there are ten rods built by Paul H. Young for his own use, three rods built for his wife Martha Marie Young (a Midge, a Driggs, and a Perfectionist; I have yet to locate a Martha Marie Model built for her), two rods built for sons of PHY (one each for Jack Young and Paul A. Young), two rods built for brothers of PHY,...

Mike Brooks

feeds@yuku.com (td60) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:41:26 GMT
Even though I'm relatively new to the forum I've read many positive comments about Mike Brooks and his rods. I spoke with Mike a couple of times last week and found him to be as everyone says; friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, professional, etc. As a result of those conversations I'm now the proud owner of a "Rolf" 3734H. At this point I've only lawn cast it but can say that it has exceeded my expectations and that Mike does fantastic work. I can't wait to...

Who are these gentlemen at Orvis?

feeds@yuku.com (retrotrout) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:07:35 GMT
The Orvis catalogs of the 50's through 70's usually have a two or three page article on how their bamboo rods are built. There are photos accompanying these articles that show four or five different men, manning the milling machine, examing blanks, checking for straightness, selecting culms, etc. I'd love to know what Calvin Skinner, George Reid, and anyone else looked like. There are photos of Wes Jordan that identify him, but not the others. Do any of you historians know...

lets nail down the Waltons / ISAAK Walton and "The Walton

feeds@yuku.com (Gnome) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:31:13 GMT

Lets see what we can do to nail the Walton's by KOSMIC/?.

so to do this I have set up a spread sheet and am going to call for memebers that have one to share the info and I will make the spread sheet availble to anyone interested.

I have developed a bit of a theory about the late ISAAC WALTONS that have all of those monty components and it is this;

they where made by Montague and sold by Whittmore thus accounting for the Varney influenced/redwing...

Information About Makers & Manufacturers

L.W. Samson-NY rodmaker

Art Wieler rods

Looking for info on a Leonard 7'6", model 49-5. serial #8545.

Bob Summers' Rods

Bill Taylor 7'3" 2/2 4wt. hollow quad

Phillipson Rod - what is it & what is it worth.

Tycoon Tackle

Chris Carlin - kudos to a very fine builder, and a real gentleman!

Bob Taylor Rods

Removal of My Question

Dave Kenney Rods

Keone Rodsmiths

Hoagy Carmichael

John Picard ?

Montague Little Smokey 3/2 8.5'

J.H. McGinn

Paul H. Young rods built for self & family

Mike Brooks

Who are these gentlemen at Orvis?

lets nail down the Waltons / ISAAK Walton and "The Walton