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Posts: 3894 05/04/2009 14:05 Local user |
Eric,
At least this left coaster doesn't know much about the right coaster fly tyers and their creations but I learned something today. Creaky-Thanks for the link very informative. Dennis
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Posts: 725 05/04/2009 14:21 |
Bert Quimby passed on some years ago. His fly shop was in Windham, ME. (out of his house, I think). He is one of the 5 or 6 most famous New England Streamer
tyers. I have a some of his flies. I'll post a photo later on.
It's nice to see Thomas rods being talked about consistently here. |
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Posts: 466 05/04/2009 15:18 |
My 8 1/2' Dirigo was made in 1937 and is still fishing strong and often. Thanks goes out to Steve Campbell for the info on my rod. Nice 5wt dry fly taper
it also has the Hardy style seat with the black spacer. I recall reading someplace that it was hard rubber. Mine is excellent all around rod just has a nice
well balanced feel to it. My tips are short by a 1" to 2" but still cast wonderfully. One of these days... I ought to have at least a new tip made.
Mike
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Posts: 240 05/04/2009 16:51 |
firehole wrote:Just jerkin' your chain, my friend. Can I drive all the way back to my cabin yet? EP |
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Posts: 1115 05/04/2009 17:46 Moderator |
I think it is hard rubber.
I'll also post a pic of a Bert Quimby fly tomorrow if I get time. PK |
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Posts: 3895 05/04/2009 18:46 Local user |
Eric,
I don't know but what I do know there's still 2' of snow on the ground and where you have dirt roads and snow has melted off they're muddy muck. Dennis |
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Posts: 726 05/04/2009 20:51 |
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thomasrodco |
Thomas production ledgers | #28 | ||
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Posts: 3 05/04/2009 21:05 |
You are correct Jeff, I hadn't received them at that point, but I have the ledgers in hand now.
Last week would not have been a good one anyway, as I had a death in my family. I'd be glad to try and help anyone that needs info on their Thomas rods going forward. thanks Steve |
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Posts: 1116 05/04/2009 23:02 Moderator |
Steve, thanks so much for your help in keeping the Thomas flame burning. I'm glad you got the ledgers, and that they're home.
PK |
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Short Tip |
Thomas still life and another Quimby streamer | #30 | ||
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Posts: 1119 05/05/2009 19:01 Moderator |
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bobbeegee |
Thomas Still Life | #31 | ||
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Posts: 2642 05/05/2009 19:43 |
Most appealing!
Thanks Short Tip. Bob Go Heels!!! |
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Posts: 59 05/06/2009 00:43 |
All;
Thanks for all the information and nice words about this rod. When I created the thread, I said I was psyched to try the rod on the Delaware on Monday and Tuesday. Bottom line: an absolutely terriffic rod for that water (we fished the lower East Branch of the Delaware). At 8'6", good length to cover large water and manage tricky mends, plenty of butt to handle big wild fish, and tips that protected 6X. I fished it with a Rio Gold WF6 on a 3-screw mid arbor 3 3/8" St. George, which balanced it really well. I wanted to try it with a DT6 as well, but was having too much fun to stop and switch reels. Maybe next time. 
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Posts: 3901 05/06/2009 12:47 Local user |
LeeB,
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Posts: 62 05/06/2009 20:15 |
Absolutely. I as more than delighted with both.
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Posts: 1123 05/06/2009 21:22 Moderator |
Nice, LeeB! Way to go - on the rod, the reel, and the fish!
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