Bamboo bait casting rod

0 Kudo

Author	Comment
amazingwoody	Bamboo bait casting rod		Lead	[-]
Posts: 171 04/09/2009 15:38	Tags : None I know, I know, a bait casting rod question? I started collecting a few old Pflueger bait casting reels recently and thought I should have a rod to go with them. I picked up a 3/2 rod off that internet auction place and just received it. I have never seen or heard of a 3/2 bait caster. Has anybody else? It came in a three pocket canvas sock witht he butt and mid in two piockets and a mini aluminum, brass capped, tip tube in the center pocket. It has nickel silver hardware but no identifying marks, logos or decals whatsoever. The fellow who refinished it said there was nothing on it when he got it either. My camera is out of service at the moment but I could post a link to my completed auction if I won't get flogged. Any thoughts or input greatly appreciated............. Woody "Far from being able to tie a fly, I can barely unzip one." John Voelker
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
pmag		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 401 04/09/2009 16:37	I got one a them rotary worm boxes that go on your belt I'd sell you cheap. I'd throw in the worms left in it from last year as a bonus. You can cut a forked stick along the bank to prop the rod on. Last Edited By: pmag 04/09/2009 16:39. Edited 1 time.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
jeffkn1		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1836 04/09/2009 18:39	I have 3/2 baitcasters from Montague (in a very high grade) and Payne. Send me the link for the auction. jeffkn1 AT yahoo DOT com
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
wbinn		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 04/09/2009 18:54	Oh man PMAG! I gotta rethink making you a flyrod! WBINN
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
cross creek one		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 358 04/09/2009 19:01	I'm planning to make a plug caster based on the famous Marinaro/Fox taper from "Advance Bait Casting," and was thinking about making it a 3pc with a Champion featherweight type handle. Topwater plugging for smallmouth bass with light tackle is high on my list of great fun! I'm guessing there are more than a few around here who would agree. -CC
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
bluejayee		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 722 04/09/2009 19:25	Hi Guys, How long is it? I love the old bait casters [plug casters] as much as my fly rods, almost. I've got a bunch. I, too, have some Marinaro rods in the works. If it's three piece it may be a Henshall-style rod. I have a 7', 3pc., 2tip marked A&F with tunnel guides that is way cool. Gnomes Traveling Rod Show had several nice bait rods as well. Ah'll tell ewe what. What? Ah jist tol' ewe what! Ooops, let's get a hot rod tournament reel on a nice bamboo rod and see how we do. That edjicated thumm is kinda hard tuh cum by. [Why am I talking this way?] Jay Edwards
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
ifysh	batethrower	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 04/09/2009 22:06	jes' gimme a name
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
pmag		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 402 04/10/2009 07:05	wbinn wrote: Oh man PMAG! I gotta rethink making you a flyrod! WBINN Uh, oh. I was just kidding, Woodeye. Actually, I've seen the rod. Very handsome. Woodeye is getting ready for any fishing occasion or possibility. It comes with old age.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
waltryan1		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 32 04/10/2009 07:30	If you liked nativebrownie's trade rod reelseats you will appreciate this one.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
Whitefish Press		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 278 04/10/2009 08:10 Sic transit piscatoria Clark's	I love bamboo bait casters too. Early Heddon ones are fantastic, so are some of the Divine Tournament casting rods. Monty made a serviceable rod, too. But the Rolls Royce of bamboo baitcasters is the Andrew Kull of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin models (written up in my book Forgotten Fly Rods Vol. 1). I got a chance to see one after the book came out, and I will say I can now understand why a Kull hand made baitcasting rod cost twice as much as almost any other rod, fly or bait, on the market at the time. Simply unbelievable craftsmanship. -- Dr. Todd
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
BruceHandley		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1192 04/10/2009 08:36 Crusty Old Fart	I think that bait casting rods are "cool" and have a number of them. They share space with a number of old fly rods with out a problem. They include rods by Divine, Landman (VL&A), Chubb, Monty, and 2 A&B rods. I even have one Monty( 2/2) that have those Hex ferrules, as seen on that ebay rod, a very nice rod by the way. Bruce
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
hopkintoncane		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 382 04/10/2009 08:47	Jeff, did you ever figure out who made that bait caster? If its a good one, post pics and tell us all about it, Todd
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
jeffkn1	Bait rods, baitcasters, etc.	#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1839 04/10/2009 08:59	At some point, and I don't know where it should be, a rod ceases to be a baitcaster and becomes a bait rod, or trolling/stillfishing rod. That's something for another thread. Meanwhile... Todd As far as I'm concerned, the lovely bait rod you sent my way is a Bartlett. It makes a fine companion to my early Bartlett fly rod. My thanks again. Here's a few quick shots of yet another restoration in progress, this time the Montague 6' 3/2 baitcaster I recently picked up for peanuts at an estate auction. First photo is the shape it was in when I brought it home. Note that the varnish is white from moisture exposure. Pix 2,3 and 4 show it today, half rewrapped over a base coat of varnish. Check the teeny agate tiptops, the serrated rails on the quality seat, and the high grade Montague ferrules. I am tracking down some dark blue velveteen to re-cover the formcase.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
greendrake ll		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1081 04/10/2009 09:09	Woody, Here is a link to pics of a 3/2 high end Monty trade rod(as identified by the Gnome) that I restored for a gentleman from california. http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/13839/t/Restored-a-rod-lately.html gd ll
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
nativebrownie		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 749 04/10/2009 09:21	Man, gorgeous stuff... my.my... NB
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
mtn	re bait casters	#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 457 04/10/2009 09:43	I have a couple Heddon casting rods I was looking for info on and came across this thread. They are 1 piece rods 6' length model name Reliable #451. They have an exteme swell to a ferrule which fits into the Pal style handle. They need rewraped, the varnish is in excellent shape, I was trying to find out what the original color would have been on the wraps. Any help on color or other info would be appriciated. Mike
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
jeffkn1		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1840 04/10/2009 12:03	In the 1949 Heddon catalog the 451 was listed as being "wrapped golden orange", which sounds like what I get when I use Gudebrod 209 thread.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
mtn		#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 458 04/11/2009 00:03	Thanks Jeff. Mike
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
PaducahMichael		#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 573 04/11/2009 12:59	So, you like old bait casters? Here's my favorite old Divine bait rod. Dates to about 1900. For those who aren't familiar with Divine, the #115 on the reel seat is the serial number and indicates this rod was made after 1900, before 1905. Calcutta Cane. HEAVY NS hardware - some of the fanciest metalwork I've seen on an old rod. The oldest style Divine ferrules are seen on this rod. The NS trumpet guides are each stamped "Made in Germany" on the bottom of the long foot. This restoration came out pretty nice. This rod has two mids and two tips that mix and match to make different rod length and taper. All parts are fitted to a wood form and in a canvas bag. You can see my "rod map" in the background. Here's the Before and After pics: Check out the extreme swell in the butt - I like the way that looks! The New Divine Rods Last Edited By: PaducahMichael 04/11/2009 13:04. Edited 2 times.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
canesterdf	Thanks Gentlemen some really nice rods there.....and one of mine....	#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 352 04/11/2009 13:31	This is a Leonard Baitcast version of the 6ft Fairy Catskill fly rod it has inked on the case 1 1/2 oz The cork grip and reelseat combined length is 61/2 in, it has two tips and a ferrule plug. The reelseat has two of the tiny buttcaps from the fairy rod a swelled butt and pinched tournamant style snake guides. It is in excellent original condition It was made for no more than 3/16 lures. It will also cast a 2 or 3 wt fly line pretty nice. I have a nice small collection of baitcasters but this is my nicest and most unique. I have shown it at a few shows and no one has seen another.nor have I seen it in a catalog. It was either an employee rod or a special order. I will try to post a couple of pics of a couple more later. Keep up the good work ! Best,Paul
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote
quashnet		#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2543 04/11/2009 14:31 Moderatus Muscae	Paul H. Young made a big baitcasting rod model called the "Oregon Egg Rod," with which Ted Williams caught his first bonefish. But he made many smaller models, as did Payne, Thomas, Edwards, and others. This is a baitcasting rod built by Paul H. Young, dated September 1953 (my birth month and year). 6'0", 2/1, lightly flamed cane, decorative spiral wraps, Detroit stamp on seat, marked in PHY's handwriting, first line: Dana Summers Sept. '53 second line: 6' 3.70 oz. 3/8 oz. lure third line: 13/64" Fer. 7/64" TipTop Also marked #3 in different handwriting, on both butt and tip. Bob Summers told me that Dana Summers is not a relative of his. I bought this rod from E-That-Must-Not-Be-Named, where it was listed as "South Bend Fly Rod." Little mix-up in the titles there. Quashnet's Paul H. Young Rod Database has photos and descriptions of over 445 PHY Co. rods, plus catalogs, accessories, etc. Thank you to all who continue to send me PHY rod photos and info.
Interact My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Invite Blocking Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Reply Quote

<< Previous Topic Next Topic >>

Yuku free message boards

Bamboo bait casting rod

Bamboo bait casting rod

Quick Reply