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 CtKenC |
John Gallas, Berkshire Series Rods |
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Posts: 403 09/17/2007 21:18 |
Anybody have any insight or obeservations to offer about rods from John Gallas, and, in particular, his "Berkshire" Series ?
To be more specific, the 7' 9" "Hendrickson" Model for 5wt? |
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Posts: 550 09/17/2007 22:27 |
Have owned two Gallas rods. His tapers are is own and he builds everything on the rod (except the ferrules)including of coarse the blank.
John's workmanship is excellent. His Ausable which is 7'9" three piece for a five has a med. fast taper and is a great looking and casting rod. .. His flamed rods are really something to look at. Waiting on his 7'9" parabolic five weight which is one of his most popular tapers. I have fished this rod and it is a great all around fly rod. If you are ever in the Catskills look up Larry McCarthy at Beaverkill Traders. Larry sells used tackle and he turmed me on to John Gallas. Larry's favorite Gallas is the 7'9" Parabolic. After casting his I had to own one. Larry would be glad to have you cast his Gallas. Larry is also totally honest and great to do business with. Larry really knows fly tackle and I learn something new everytime I visit.. Have heard great things about John's work for years from many of the Catskill guys. Can see why. He is great to do business with and really knows his stuff. No boasting or self aggrandizing with John. He is the real deal. Really feel that his work will be considered collectable in the future. bob |
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Posts: 552 09/17/2007 23:43 |
Regarding John Gallas rods I am mistaken. He does build his ferrules. John also does wonderful restoration work.
Bob |
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Posts: 1763 09/17/2007 23:53 Moderator |
I'm also on John's list for the parabolic 7' 9" #5. After speaking with John about his rods, he mentions this as one of his favorites.
- Uni
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Posts: 2759 09/18/2007 12:56 Moderator |
Ken,
Road trip!! He's not too far from us. Pete |
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Posts: 405 09/18/2007 13:02 |
pvansch1 wrote:
Pete, I spent a good deal of time with him this past Saturday, casting his rods and some of mine.
Thanks,
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Posts: 2760 09/18/2007 14:13 Moderator |
A day late or two!!
Well I look forward to seeing your Gallas rod when it arrives 
He did the finish work on my Phillipson / Edwards mix rod. He does exceptionally nice work! Pete
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CtKenC |
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Posts: 406 09/18/2007 15:26 |
pvansch1 wrote:
Pete, John Gallas has a unique perspective on Arthritics and after the Lawn Casting he strongly encouraged me to stay away from his Parabolic, which is what I
went to see him about in the first place.
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Posts: 2 09/18/2007 22:20 |
Last summer I had the pleasure to visit John at his shop in Danbury as I wanted to cast his various actions to decide which to purchase. During my visit I
asked him where he got all of the components he used, and to my surprise he spent the next two hours teaching me how to make caps, ring seats, ferrules, use of
knurling tools, etc...on his lathe. He patiently spent time answering all my questions. This man went out of his way to make a me feel valued and I gained an
incredible appreciation of what he puts into his craft.
As stated he does make his own tapers and has a very detailed understanding of both parabolic and traditional catskill formulas. If you like a parabolic action you will feel the rod deep into the butt. I chose a 7ft 4 weight with a med fast action. Looking forward to delivery next summer. I honestly can't say enough about him as a businessman and a craftsmen. He was very impressive. |
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CtKenC |
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Posts: 410 09/21/2007 14:03 |
1bluehorizon wrote: Blue,
 ... John seems a really super nice guy and extremly knowledgeable.
Only difference is, I ordered a 7'9" 5 wt based on casting John's personal fishing rod (a 7'6" version) |
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Posts: 1070 09/21/2007 15:49 Formerly Drake |
I've had the pleasure of casting the Auguste One's 7'9" Gallas and it is as fine a rod as you could want. A pure joy to cast. I covet it.
Nice fish, Len. I covet it as well... Bob |
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CtKenC |
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Posts: 411 09/21/2007 16:20 |
Cloozoe wrote: CI, when did you move to Montana? There are no fish of that size on the East Coast, except at the State Hatchery, hmmmmm 
Seriously though, you should meet John; there simply is not a nicer guy, and one who is genuinely interested in helping you get the rod you want/need. Ken |
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Posts: 1142 09/21/2007 17:19 |
Nice looking fish - tricos still on in NY/PA? Was that the successful pattern? Amazing the amount of good fishing that is within a long day trip from
Manhattan.
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CtKenC |
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Posts: 412 09/21/2007 20:04 |
Cloozoe wrote: Think I recognize this net and fish .... we took some school kids on an outing to the State Hatchery and the Fellow dipped this one out for the kiddies to
see. 
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SecondHandWolf |
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Posts: 23 11/01/2007 21:42 |
OK - can any of you give us some good pics of your Gallas rod??
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Clicking Ferrules |
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Posts: 44 11/02/2007 08:25 |
Here is picture of J.W.Gallas Parabolic 87 |
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Posts: 24 11/02/2007 12:04 |
Clicking Ferrules - this is a very good picture. Now - another favor - would you give a more detailed description/evaluation of the action of the rod?
Many thanks, SecondHandWolf |
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Clicking Ferrules |
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Posts: 46 11/03/2007 11:44 |
Did find more pictures of Gallas rods,this is Berkshire series,mod.Breeches.
Photo courtesy of Pekka Rotkonen. 
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Clicking Ferrules |
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Posts: 47 11/03/2007 11:56 |
First,i have no financial interest with Mr.Gallas,i just happen to like rods he makes.He is now offering Halstead Tribute rods,i think they are very
interesting,allthought i have only seen pictures of them.
I have copied John's text here,and a picture of the rod. Lasse
Introducing the Halstead Tribute
Series
tapers with traditional design offered in a variety of Series of rod groupings. In addition to the regular catalogued rods, this is the introducion of another unique and select group of classic cane fly rods. Named the Halstead Tribute Series, these rods are patterned after the original parabolic models made by George H. Halstead of Danbury, Connecticut during the "Golden Age" of classic bamboo rodmaking (1937-1960).* The intention is the reproduction of an otherwise nearly unobtainable line of fly rods. Original Halstead rods are exceedingly rare and expensive, thereby minimally available.
The Halstead Tribute Series, comprising the rarest of the rare parabolic rod models, include: a light-in-the-hand 7'1" 4wt; a strong 8'1" 5wt; and a full-flexing 8'6" 6wt. Configured in two piece, two tip format, these classic rods conform to the original Halstead tapers in flamed cane. The furnishings consist of: blued, Halstead-style, stepped ferrules; an agate stripping guide; bronzed snake guides; brown silk wraps with green & red accents; and a mahogany reel seat with bright nickel-silver slide band & cap or polished aluminum screw-locking hardware displaying the characteristic, Halstead-style, dual knurling. Each rod bears a consecutive serial number pertaining to this series. Halstead Tribute rods are
priced at $1850, $1950, and $2100, respectively.
classic rodmakers from the Danbury area which also includes Halstead's colleague, H.S. Gillum. Also, through Halstead's step-son, I obtained the last original, unfinished rod blanks from Halstead's shop. I produced a limited edition series of these rods several years ago.* They are unmistakably identifiable by two sets of stampings, "G.H. Halstead Rod" and the "J.W. Gallas Rod Co." logo, bearing credit to each maker. The Halstead Tribute Series is a continuation in this effort of classic rodmaking.
and bamboo rod lovers in the same tradition of past rodmakers. I now look forward to adding the unique Halstead Tribute rods whose tapers have not been available
since the master's death in 1961.
The American Fly Fisher, Periodical pubished by the American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont. In Press. [Expected: 34, (1) (Winter 2008)]
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Posts: 636 11/06/2007 22:29 |
lasse,
where can I get more information on the halstead series of rods? is it somewhere on the net or do I need to write to john gallas? thank you. best, christian |
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CtKenC |
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Posts: 486 11/06/2007 22:48 |
Christian,
To the best of my knowledge you will get the most information, fastest, by writing directly to John at CustomCane@aol.com Ken |
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from Leonard and
Payne ... mine will be made on Pre-Embargo stock he bought at the Jim Payne rod shop closing.
