Ed Barder rods?

Re: Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (bob2935) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:54:58 GMT

Thanks for all the great feedback on Ed's work. Sounds like his workmanship is absolute perfection

Bob

Re: Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (maruoff) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:48:11 GMT

Hi Bob,

I have first hand experience with Edwards coarse rods having owned a few of his most popular models. I can tell you that I havent seen a better finish on any rod past or present and that includes the very best e.g. like Marc Aroner. His rods are really that good and from what I know everything he makes (not 100% sure about the guides...) is made by Edward and his congenial partner Colin Whitehouse.
Unfortunately I havent had first hand experience with his fly rods so...

Re: Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (creakycane) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:42:05 GMT

Ed makes very nice rods and with the UK/$ exchange, they are in the $2500 - 3 k range - I'd deal with Ed directly ....Incredible brushed finish on Ed's rods. 2 and 3 pc, medium caramel cane, olivewood spacers. Along the lines of a Moran or Jennings - in that direction cosmetically. He usese his own tapers.... Leather tube and silk bag with ferrule plugs standard. He makes coarse fishing rods and nets, also. I have never owned one, but have cast 2 while in Europe and seen a few...

Re: Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (Paul B) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:39:14 GMT

The finish on a Barder rod is up with those produced by the very best and he is probably up with the top ten or top five rod makers in the World.
He is best known here in the UK for his Coarse fishing rods.

Paul B

Re: Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (softstick) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Hey Bob, Rick at Westslope is a dealer for the Barder rods.

Dan

Ed Barder rods?

feeds@yuku.com (bob2935) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:57:09 GMT

Just finished watching the Lost World of Mr. Hardy and they feature an English rod maker named Ed Barder. His rods look beauitful and was wondering if anyone out there have had any experience with his work. The company is called the Ed Barder Rod Company.

Thanks Bob at bohemianflyfish@aol.com