Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (nwdlj) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:39:20 GMT

Patrick, thanks for the kudos and the rod...and the bag and tube as it helps to make up for the lady's unfortunate mistake of throwing them away and completes the outfit in a nice way. Its even more of a great fishing rod that I thought it would be and the connection to the Gene Edwards/Art Kade/Helen Shaw connection makes it even more special as I would bet that she did the wrapping what with the tip top thread work...correct me if I am wrong but I like to think that as I fish the rod,...

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (nwdlj) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:43:12 GMT

its a wound over metal winding check, brown with gold tipping that is repeated at the ferrules but not at the guides...as can be seen in Patrick's pics above, the tip tops have an interesting pattern in that they are done with a long wrapping of brown silk that is over wrapped with a spiral of gold silk thread....a very pretty and distinct wrapping pattern...I'll post more pics in the images section when I get the time...dj

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:56:31 GMT

Knockout photo. And there's a story to warm a seller's heart! I think you did the right thing: good decision. Gene didn't make the rod to be a collector's babble, but to be used. Kudos.

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (Housatonic Quill) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:34:59 GMT

Question: Is that winding check amber-colored plastic, or is it wound-over metal or ...?

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (ibookje) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:38:10 GMT

Wow, wonderfully classic looking rods. And in such fine shape!

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (nwdlj) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:18:08 GMT

I bought the Sprite from Patrick as I love Gene Edward's work and couldn't pass it up. The rod and I are the same age and its in better condition than I am for sure. I had to decide whether to fish it or store it as the plastic wrap was still on the handle when it arrived and it definitely hadn't been fished...the deciding factor for me at least was that I just wanted to fish it...I bought it to fish a classic rod made by Gene Edwards...so I fished it this past week on Hat Creek...

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (cutthroattroutnm) — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:39:19 GMT

Looks beautiful and it's a real treat to come across something that looks liked it emerged from a time capsule.

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (rodzilla) — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:04:56 GMT

I also really like my AKF Sprite. I couldn't ask for a more pleasant casting 4 weight. I also like the Art Kade-Helen Shaw connection from a historical point of view.

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (firehole) — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:09:29 GMT

pcg,
Wonderful looking rod. IMHO Gene's rods are way underrated and some of the finest made by Edwards family. Great casters.

Dennis

Re: Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (NorthBranch) — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:01:16 GMT

Hey Pat,
Nice rod. As you know, I once owned a 7-1/2' AKF Sprite. It was one of the nicest casting 4wts I've owned. Your's looks similar to mine, the longeer tip wraps were also on my Sprite. Yours has a different signature wrap scheme. The general wrap color is a little darker, but probably because yours is basically new. Sweet rod!

Newly acquired "new," never-fished Gene Edwards "Sprite"

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:32:12 GMT

Here's a very interesting rod. One of a few "AKF Sprite" 7 1/2' 2/2 rods made by Gene Edwards for Art Kade between 1948 and 1951. Clearly like-new, the rod retains original cellophane on the cork grip, and retains what appear to be original hanging tags. Lightly flamed cane & Super Z ferrules...

The REC tube and poplin bag are new (the family admitted to having thrown out the originals!). Otherwise, the rod appears to have never had a reel attached. Also of...