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Lang's Antique Tackle Auctions

4/30/2004

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My interest in the history of old rod makers and their cane rods has opened the door for me to become the sole rod appraiser for Lang’s auctions [starting in 2004].  This is the largest antique fishing tackle auction house in the United States.  Each year, I am privileged to closely inspect hundreds of antique bamboo rods and describe them for the cataloged auctions held in April and November.  I take advantage of this opportunity to study rods by the most respected masters of the past.
Look closely at my rods and you’ll see that I’ve incorporated much of what I’ve learned from the masters into my own rods.
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The Governor's Award

4/30/2004

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In 2004, I received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor of New Hampshire, Jeanne Shaheen, and the Executive Council.  That day, I shared the stage with two of my dear friends, Stan Bogdan and “Sam” Carlson.  In fact, it was my privilege to introduce them both to the  Governor.  Stan is the world’s most renown reel maker. “Sam” had worked for the Edwards rod company in Connecticut as a kid and later bought the F.E. Thomas Rod Co. and produced four-sided rods under his own name.  Little did we know, that 6 weeks after receiving our awards from the State, Sam would pass away.  I’ve always considered it a special privilege to have been Sam’s friend and to have spent many hours talking about bamboo rods with him.
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    Fred Kretchman

    An avid fly fisherman for over 60 years, and a craftsman of some of the finest split bamboo rods in the world for 32  years... Working daily on the coast of Maine.

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