Im interested in getting a used bamboo fly rod. Ive been fly fishing for about 5 years, and ive kinda always had my eye on a bamboo rod. Now, i need a 3 weight
rod, and im thinking about getting a vintage bamboo rod. My budget is 300 dollars, (i dont know if this is even possible). If there are any websites or
dealers that sell items like this it would be great if someone knows.
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Posts: 296 01/04/2009 21:22 |
Gonna be tough for a 3. I'd guess that unless you are a very good caster you won't like an old 3. For that kind of money probably a 5-6 unless it
really has issues.
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Posts: 2249 01/04/2009 21:34 |
I agree with Tim, a 3 weight is going to be rather difficult for $300.00.
You might try and find a Heddon, single tip trade rod that casts a 4 weight. Should be relatively close to your budget. Bob Go Heels!!! |
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MontyMontana |
try this one for your first... | #3 | ||
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Posts: 429 01/04/2009 21:36 |
I have a very nice refinished Southbend 290 full tips, very straight. Just refinished by Mike Sinclair that would make a nice rod to start with.
will fit very nice in your budget too. I will be living for a road trip in the morning so leave a message and I will get it later in the week and get back to you if your interested. Monty Montana cds13@verizon.net
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ksbrowntrout |
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Posts: 2 01/05/2009 10:24 |
Thanks for all the replies, what do you think the minimum i could spend would be on a bamboo three weight?
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ksbrowntrout |
3 weight | #5 | ||
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Posts: 3 01/05/2009 10:36 |
I was looking on Ebay, and i found thi Ron Tucci 3 weight for 300$. I dont know if his name means anything, but here is the link, if you look at it let me know
what you think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custo...%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 |
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cwood |
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Posts: 476 01/05/2009 10:41 |
Never heard of him. I would save a couple hundred extra dollars and get a Blitzen 2/1 rod from Chris McDowell. He sells them for right around 500 bucks and
it is a great rod from a great maker. he makes one that is 7 ft. and cast a 3 if I remember correctly.
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teter |
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Posts: 1162 01/05/2009 18:12 |
You're not as far out of the ballpark as it might seem. I would check with Jim Bresko at Coldwater Collectibles (singlemalt on this board); he has a Dave
Cottengim 7' 4-weight available now for $350; Dave sells his rods on Ebay and they are available fairly often; I imagine he has some 3-weights. Larry
Tusoni at High Sierra rods makes a 5'6 one-piece 3-weight for $499. I have one and it's a nice rod.
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bobbeegee |
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Posts: 2251 01/05/2009 18:58 |
May I respectfully ask why you want a 3 weight so seemingly steadfastly?
Bob Go Heels!!! |
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ksbrowntrout |
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Posts: 5 01/05/2009 19:21 |
2 or 3
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bobbeegee |
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Posts: 2252 01/05/2009 19:28 |
Why?
Go Heels!!! |
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AJ Bamboo |
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Posts: 757 01/05/2009 20:26 |
have a D Stone 7ft 3wt 2/2 i took in trade this week.
ajthramer@hotmail.com |
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Posts: 4195 01/06/2009 08:55 Moderator |
Having handled a couple of Dennis Stone's rods, contact AJ about the above mentioned rod!
Pete
"Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul" Grateful Dead |
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TnTom |
Highland MIlls for $300 | #13 | ||
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Posts: 3 01/12/2009 21:07 |
HMills for $299.00 on ebay 7'3/4 wt. 2 tips case etc.
Dont know much about them but the pictures were great! Tom
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wb4tjh |
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Posts: 445 01/12/2009 22:38 |
I think a bamboo rod that light is a very impractical and easily damaged rod. I would never want anything less than a four weight rated rod. You can always
cast the lighter line on it. A true 4 weight would easily handle a three weight line. I'd stick to graphite for something that wispy. The first really big
fish would likely put a bad set it it anyway.
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teter |
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Posts: 1169 01/13/2009 18:17 |
I've landed plenty of good-sized trout (up to 18") on various 3-weight bamboo rods without putting sets into the cane. Turn the rod while fighting the
fish; it really works.
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Posts: 5 01/13/2009 20:27 |
Never fished bamboo but i really noticed the difference between graphite and fiberglass. I'll have to say that I think I may even prefer the fiberglass,
MAYBE. Im looking forward to experiencing bamboo.
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flyflingerandy1 |
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Posts: 19 02/01/2009 22:59 |
I have a 3wt Fitch Purist that is 6'9" long, and I too am in Kansas. Send me a PM and we can get together so you can cast it. You can build one of
these rods up for just over your budget, or find a builder to wrap it for you for a bit more.
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