9 pc rod indentification help

feeds@yuku.com (rsleard) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:54 GMT

Someone recently gave me a 9 pc rod, see pics. It has 3 tips, apprears to be bamboo covered in a flexible black paint. It came in a metal tube and had a booklet regarding how to configure it for fly/spinning/bait/surf casting depending on configuration fo the various pcs. I would appreciate any information you can provide regarding history, maker, material, etc. A search of the Web. turned up nothing meaningful.

Thanks Randall

bamboo rod

feeds@yuku.com (Big Dave) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:10:44 GMT

I have a wright mcgill 1938 qween of the waters,9ft fly rod in new condition, still has the plastic around the cork, and in the tube. The varnish is in perfect condition, has an extra end tipany idea what it is worth for insurance?

Appraisals for Payne & Leonard

feeds@yuku.com (iwork2407) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:41:38 GMT

I am trying to help a friend out with these two rods.
rod 1 is a nine ft Leonard it is a 3/2 rod it has no tube it also has a broken tiptop the broken section is their he told me he doesn't know how it happen. The rods finish is very nice. The other problem it has no tube just a tip tube. Looks like the inter meditate are wrapped in a deep red the winding check is also wrapped in red this also has a hook keeper. Eyes and ferrules are tight, Pat. on the ferrule reads 1878 ....

ID help needed

feeds@yuku.com (Sparquero) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:45:10 GMT

This rod is 8' 6", 3/1 but the cloth bag has 4 sections so probably was 3/2. Came with bag & AL tube with plastic cap, not certain it is original.
Rod could use new guides, ferrules are good. Funny that the snakes are rusty and ferrules, tip guide and butt cap are nickel silver. Reel seat has wood filler but alloy fitting.
I have never seen a rod with Jackson on it, maybe some makers model. I assumed this rod was North American but action is soft, quite noodle....

What decade? Low or Med. grade Monty?

feeds@yuku.com (bamboorookie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:03:16 GMT

Hi guys. Had these pics posted in another section for a while but figured I would get a better response here. Wondering if anyone could tell me what decade this Monty was made. Hints as to what grade the rod is would also be helpful. The pics are from mid-restoration so the thread colors are gone. I believe the tip doesn't match the rod as it had a different color scheme (red wraps w/ yellow staggered intermediates). The butt section had some green thread nearest the cork. Rod is...

Dunton 7' 2/2 ?

feeds@yuku.com (leadwingcoachman) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:39 GMT

I just picked this rod up, I posted it in the collectors forum to get a better idea who made it, now I am wondering what it's worth. It has no makers ID on it. It looks a lot like the rod another member described in a previous post. I sent him the pics and he says it's looks a lot like a Sewell Dunton Anglers Choice he once owned. It's 7' 2/2, ferrule size is 12/64. I don't believe the ferrules are nickel although think look blued in the pictures. The reel seat is black...

Inquiring about a Leonard

feeds@yuku.com (mr flymph) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:49 GMT

I'm asking this for a friend on another forum. Can anyone tell me anything about this rod and/or its value based on this vague description?

Williams Mills and Son Standard 9 1/2 foot light salmon bamboo rod built by Leonard circa 1915(? ) The rod has a sliding band real seat, swelled butt, a single tip, and agate (?) guides. It has been scarfed and refinished. It casts a 6 weight 60 feet with a gentle haul. The Mills Standard appears with other steelhead rods in Trey Combs...

Please help identify this Heddon rod???

feeds@yuku.com (Bsting) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:07:51 GMT

Hi there. Here is a 8.5 ft Heddon rod with no markings. It has the red/green/yellow wraps which from M. Sinclair's book, could be either a 13 or 22, but the 22 only came in a 9 ft (tips are not broken) and the grip was straight. The 13 from 1932 is a decent choice, but this isnt a cigar grip; is it?? Again, has no markings, but has Heddon stamped on the cap, so definitely an early rod. I show the bag with the old wood block tip protector if that helps at all. Hideous (to me)...

unknown rod maker

feeds@yuku.com (streamhunter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:12:26 GMT

I just picked up a used boo rod and all i can find on it is the following
Stuart King Model
76 (8 1/2 ft)
No wt but seem's like either a 5 or maybe a 4 to me has anybody heard of this maker or model rod

Unknown Vintage wooden rod

feeds@yuku.com (kaya225) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:08:18 GMT

This is a vintage wooden rod that my great uncle gave me. I have no idea who made it, as I don't have the handle, nor any writing on any of the parts I do have. I would greatly appreciate any help that anyone can give me on identifying, and appraising this rod. Again, the handle is missing, but I do have the rest of it in good condition with a custom case, I believe original. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jeff

Anybody know the retailer/maker?

feeds@yuku.com (Housatonic Quill) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:31:09 GMT

An aged Calcutta 10-footer, loose ring guides, garnet wraps, lots of intermediates, rattan-wrapped grip, heavily knurled. The only distinctive things about the rod are its heavily decorated metalwork and its trademark. Any IDeas?

The reelseat is fairly standard issue, but pretty well tarted up:

Christian... Thanks for info on Schreck Rod

feeds@yuku.com (djbucktail) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:24:16 GMT

Christian,

Many thanks! Your information cleared up another item also. For years, I have thought strongly that the swell in the butt section was created through the use of "extra" pieces. You have confirmed that... see another pic
I examined have the non-swelled sections and can only determine 2 pieces on the flats (12 strips total). Any thoughts on the 2 different tip sections?
...

Southbend #290

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4life) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:50 GMT

How nice of a fishing rod is this in the 7'6 4-5wt 2/2 ?

I am looking at possibly getting one

Heddon 17

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4life) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:53:34 GMT

Anyone know if this configuration came in an 8ft 5wt 3/2 ?

Identification and Appraisal Needed-please.

feeds@yuku.com (mguertin) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:18:07 GMT

Hello:

I received three different vintage fly rods from an estate and I am having trouble identifying one of them. The two that I could identify were an Edwards Quadrate and an Old Faithful Challenger. The rod I am aving trouble identifying can in an unmarked blue bag inside of a metal tube with the Thomas Rod logo on it (Blue Shield w/ Yellow Writing). I do not necessarily think that it is a Thomas Rod. It is a two piece rod and there are two tips (three pieces overall). The...

Leonard Duracane question

feeds@yuku.com (freestoner) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:33:12 GMT

I have a 7' Leonard Duracane rod, 2 sections, two tips. One tip is full length; one is about 2" short. I have a few questions:

Was the color of the cane always uniform on these rods? The full-length tip on this one is noticeably lighter. In all other respects, it appears as if it's made for this exact rod- it uses the same ferrule, has the same green wrap color, the guide spacing is the same, and the serial number is identical.

were these rods only issued as...

What weight line for Heddon 6' 6" ?

feeds@yuku.com (GaryUrling) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:14:16 GMT

It's 6' 6" featherlight 0 3/4. There are no markings on the rod other than "Heddon" . The ferrules are 13/64th.

Hardy Palakona 6'8" 5 weight 2/2 mint

feeds@yuku.com (Bugboy9) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:36:48 GMT

Hello everyone,

I've been trying to research and find old posts for a Hardy Palakona 6'8" 5 weight 2/2 rod. I'm just starting out with bamboo and the research and education is a lot of fun but haven't had too much luck. The rod is in pretty much mint condition. I'd appreciate any fair market values on the rod as I may buy this from a nice gentleman. Thank you very much in advance! Matt

identity of old english fly rod

feeds@yuku.com (stanley) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:45:13 GMT

I am trying to identify the make of an old fly rod that once belonged to my grandfather.
The rod is 9'9" consisiting of 3 sections, as well as a spare tip. The rod is hexagonal in section.
There is a couple of markings at the base of the handle - "made in england" as well as a name which is partially rubbed away. I think the name is Ba???eet's.
I have posted some photo's here although I'm unable to get the name to show properly in a photo.
...

Jon Parker Bamboo

feeds@yuku.com (teacher65) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:10:02 GMT

Help I have 2 Jon Parker rods in excellent condition. I would like to get a ball park value should I decide to sell or just continue to fish them.
7' 3pc 2 tip flamed w/ blued cap&ring and truncated ferrules and Jon used the Leonard 48 taper.
7'6" 3pc 2 tip flamed w/blued cap & ring and truncated ferrules and Jon used I believe the Payne 198 taper.
The tubes have his monogram and minor rubs. I am the original owner and they have...

Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods