Vintage Bamboo Fly Rods, Reels, and Tackle
The following are ‘Vintage’ rods and other classic tackle that I have for sale. If you have an interest in any of them, be sure to contact me for availability and any questions you may have, or if you need photographs.. This inventory is subject to change as additional rods & reels are acquired and others are sold. Reasonable offers will be respectfully considered. Buyer will pay postage.
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Dr. Paul Hermann Reels- Never before offered reels from his family... We have one salmon reel available now. Mint/unused condition, with original red bag. It is RHW. Priced at $2600.
Trout Reel- This scarce model is mint, unused- from his family. Looks like a smaller cousin to his salmon reels: measures 3 1/4" diameter with a 7/8" wide spool. Very few were made. It should hold both #5 & 6wt. lines with plenty of backing. The drag is so smooth! $2600. See photos below. |
The following Bamboo Fly Rods are currently available. Some are extremely rare and/or in demand, so please contact us to check on availability and for additional information. Prices do not include shipping.
RODS:
7' Payne Model 98. This phenominal 2/2 rod has the highly prized orange colored shafts, brown wraps tipped gold, English twist snake guides, blued ferrules, 5 3/4" cigar handle, and Spanish cedar reel seat with blued cap & ring fittings with the "Sold By A & F" stamping. The varnish is flawless and the ferrules seat so smoothly as only Paynes do. The only blemish is a small area of varnish flaking off the top side of the reel seat. This rare and amazing rod casts a 3-wt. line and feels like a feather in the hand !!! It comes with the original light olive bag with tag and brass-capped tube. The actual weight is 2.8 ozs. This model is seldom seen on the market, especially in this fine condition. $4200.
8' Garrison Model 212E. One of the ultimately fishable trout rods from the bench of Everett Garrison, this 2/2 rod is in excellent original condition. It bears serial number E-8-2 and features translucent wraps over the guides, brown wraps at the ferrules, an all cork reel seat with cap & ring hardware, bright Super-Z style ferrules, a carboloy stripper, recorsinol glue lines, and the original bag with ferrule plug and brass-capped tube. All sections are straight and full length. The ferrules are tight and seat fully, but don't 'pop' when disassembled due to a very slight taper on the male slide portion (less than .001" taper). A few tiny nicks in the varnish can be touched up-otherwise the spar varnish is excellent. 8' Garrisons are so cherished by their owners that they seldom come up for sale. This one is a perfect 5-wt. rod. Priced at $9000.
8' 6" Payne Model 204. This all-original 3/2 rod is stamped: "Sold By A & F" and is an easy casting 5-wt. It has brown wraps tipped black, blued ferrules, a 5 3/4" cigar handle with some soiling and light ridging, and Spanish cedar reel seat with cap and ring hardware. The bluing has worn off the ring and there is a dent on the cap's rim. In typical Payne style, the sections are dead straight and full length with smooth-seating ferrules. This rod is ready for your next trip to the river. It has the original bag, tag, and brass-capped tube. Only $2100
8 1/2' F. E. Thomas "Browntone" Special. This 3/2 rod is all original and has a mahogany reel seat with blued short cap and sliding band fittings. The cap is stamped : square -401, which dates this rod to 1939. It has bronze English twist guides, brown wraps, bayonet tip tops, blued ferrules, and a 6 1/2" cigar grip with some ridging. A red agate stipper completes this rod. It comes with the original bright green bag, tag, and tube. It's a medium casting action for a 6-wt. line. Reasonably priced at $1600 when you consider how rare Browntone rods are. See photos below...
7' 6" Schroeder. This mint 3/2 rod looks like it has never been fished and features medium flamed bamboo, dark maroon wraps, truncated blued Swiss-style ferrules, a tapered cigar shaped grip, and knurled aluminum ferrule plugs. The butt cap has exposed wood on the bottom side. The burled walnut reel seat shows no signs of a reel haveing been mounted on it. Of note is that the space between the butt cap and wood is narrow so it needs a reel with a thin foot. When flexed, this rod this rod has nice medium fast action. There is a slight click in the female mid section ferrule but it doesn't hurt the action of this rod. When assembled, the rod is 1/4" longer than 7' 6". The varnish is perfect and it comes with the original bag and black crinkle-finished tube (missing it's cap) with Schroeder's card taped on it. All sections are full length and straight. Offered at $1500.
7' Schroeder Rod. Made in the 3-piece, 2-tip format, this rod is in excellent condition. It features lightly flamed bamboo shafts, blued truncated Swiss-style ferrules, knurled brass ferrule plugs, a tapered cigar shaped grip with light soiling, translucent brown wraps tipped black, and blued cap & ring hardware with a curly maple (?) spacer. The butt cap has exposed wood at the bottom end. All sections are straight and full length, with tight-fitting ferrules. When flexed, it has a nice dry fly action and is rated for #4 lines. Tne rod is 1/4" longer than the stated length. It comes with the original khaki bag and black crinkle-finished tube with Schroeder's card taped on it. This is a compact rod that travels easily. Priced at $1650.
7' 2" Pezon et Michel "Parabolic" Rod. Made in France, this 2/2 rod is in very good plus conditon. It has straw colored bamboo, red wraps with double red tipping, blued ferrules, a reverse half-Wells handle, and a screw down-locking aluminum reel seat with cork spacer. The ferrules are tight and seat fully. All sections are straight and full length with both tips being made 1/4" shorter than the butt. It comes with the original light green bag and plain tube. Affordably priced at $500. It feels like a 4-wt. rod.
6 1/2' Orvis "Customized" Flea Rod. This 2/1 rod apparently was an Orvis Flea (c. 1970) rod that has been redone with a cork bark handle and reel seat, n/s cap & ring reel seat with burled wood spacer, translucent red wraps over chrome guides, and a ceramic stripping guide. This redo was done 4-3-97 by Charles Reading as indicated on the butt section. It is rated for #4 lines and has a green bag and tube. $350.
7 1/2' Phillipson Peerless Impregnated rod customized by Charles Reading in MO. in 5-16-97. It now has clear translucent wraps tipped on both ends with red, cork bark handle, fancy burled wood reel seat with nickel silver screw up-locking hardware. There are 2 ceramic stripping guides and bronze snake guides. Both tips are 1/2" short and when assembled the rod is 1/2" longer than the stated length. All sections are straight with tight-fitting ferrules. This beatiful rod has the satin finish of impregnated rods and is rated for #5 lines. It has a black bag and black crinkle-finished tube. $600.
8 1/2' Phillipson Paramount Rod. Representing one of the highest grade rods, this 3/2 model has gold & black jasper wraps tipped gold- black- gold, bright n/s ferrules, a 'hammer handle", excellent varnish, and butterscotch plastic reel seat with screw down-locking hardware. One tip is short bt 1/2" and the other by 3" - both at the tip end. Completing this rod is a green bag and "Peerless" tube. Only $350 for this very fishable Phillipson rod. It feels like a 5/6 wt. rod.
7 1/2' F. D. Lyons Rod. This 2/1 rod has rich orange colored shafts, brown wraps tipped orange, blued ferrules, and a cork handle that tapers down into the reel seat. a black cap and sliding band anchor the reel. There is mild soiling on the cork. When assembled, it feels slightly parabolic and is 1/2" shorter than the stated length. There is no inscription or stamping on the rod but the bag has a Lyons tag, indicating it is rated for #5 line. It has a bag and labeled tube. A very attractive price: $500.
7 1/2' Orvis 'Midge' Impregnated Rod. This 2/2 rod is in very good original condition. It has brown translucent wraps, chrome guides, a carboloy stripper,
blued ferrules, and screw down-locking reel seat with walnut spacer. All sections are full length and straight with serial # 63331. The ferrules are tight and seat fully. The inscription says it is made for HEG (5) lines. The original gray bag and labeled tube accompany this rod. $500.
9' Payne Model 400 Salmon Rod. Cataloged as the smallest 3-piece Dry Fly Salmon model, this one has been restored with new brown wraps tipped red, bronze snake guides, a black stripper, re-blued ferrules, and new varnish. It has the original Western style handle, 6" detachable handle, and screw up-locking reel seat with Spanish cedar barrel. The lower 5" of the mid section has been given a clear over-wrap- no damage is visible and the wrap is almost undetectable. All sections are straight and full length with tight-fitting ferrules. There is a 2" invisible over-wrap on one tip near the tip top. Completing this rod is the original khaki bag with tag, brass-capped tube with silver label, and canvas sack. The bag is rubber-stamped: "William Rosgen, Riverton Road, Winsted, Conn.". The rod is ready for more salmon fishing. Priced at $1200
12 1/2' Payne Model 225 Two-Handed Double-Built Salmon Rod. Made for the big ones, this 3/2 rod has been nicely refinished and now has new varnish, American twist bronze snake guides, and cinnamon wraps tipped yellow. The original red agate stripper was retained. All sections are straight with tight ferrules. Both tips are short by 1 1/2" and 4" respectively at the top end. The moisture cap is missing on the mid section male ferrule and there is a clear over-wrap between the upper two snake guides on one tip (no damage is seen). Hand engraved on the reel seat is: "W.A.J. , 12 1/2', 15 oz.". Completing this rod is the original canvas sack, aluminum tip tube with brass caps, and olive tip bag. $950
8' Walt Carpenter "L.A.T." Fly Rod. This 3-piece, 2-tip rod is Carpenter's rendition of a F. E. Thomas Browntone Fly rod. Hence the model name L.A.T ("Like A Thomas). Very few of these rods were made and this one has serial number WC 7 inked on the tag. It was made in 2016 and has Thomas brown wraps over English twist bronze guides, blued ferrules, and a walnut reel seat with blued cap & ring hardware. The sliding ring is a near perfect copy of the thin early era Thomas style bands. There is only a hint of soiling on the cork. Perfect varnish. There is slight fading of some bluing on both female ferrules. The butt cap is stamped "W. E. Carpenter, Maker". It weighs 4 1/8 oz. and is rated for DT-5 lines. It comes with the original khaki bag, tag, and brass-capped tube with a black & yellow Thomas Rod decal and Walt's card . All sections are straight, full length, and have tight-fitting ferrules. Made by one of the more respected rod makers, this one is $3200- well below the current prices of Walt's rods.
REELS:
If interested, let us know and we'll be glad to send photos. Buyer to pay shipping & handling costs.
Small 2 7/16" unmarked reel. Could be Julius Vom Hofe or Cozzone. Black side plate, n/s foot with center hole, n/s handle w/ counter balance, straight cross bars. High quality reel in excellent original condition. Strong clicker. Perfect for #1,2,3-wt. lines. $375
Ultra rare Fin Nor No. 1 Wedding Cake reel & Spare Spool. It has the gold anodized finish, black drag adjustment knob, chromed foot and line guard... In excellent condition with faint scuffing on rims but hardly noticeable. RHW. Has original light orange leather pouch. This is the smallest size wedding cake model made. Included are two 6-wt. lines. Offered at $1250
Vintage 3 1/2" Leonard/Mills Raised Pillar Grilse Salmon Fly Reel. This one has very faint stamping: "Leonard Mills" on the front plate. Solid black side plates. Aluminum frame, nickel silver cross bars, handle, and foot. Straight n/s handle with counter balance. Back plate has sliding oil plate and is stamped "Light" & "Heavy". RHW. Excellent condition with only light scuffing on rims. The foot has not been modified. It comes with a green #8 wt. line. Very fishable and collectible reel. $650.
Edward Vom Hofe 423 "Restigouche" 6/0. One of the classics in the largest size for big waters/fish, this one has been professionally cleaned and looks terrific! It has nickel silver rims and cross bars, roller bars, 7-point drag with arrow indicator, and un-modified foot. The back plate has some fading. The rims have no nicks and only slight surface scuffing. RHW. A classic reel reduced to $1250. See the photos below.
RODS:
7' Payne Model 98. This phenominal 2/2 rod has the highly prized orange colored shafts, brown wraps tipped gold, English twist snake guides, blued ferrules, 5 3/4" cigar handle, and Spanish cedar reel seat with blued cap & ring fittings with the "Sold By A & F" stamping. The varnish is flawless and the ferrules seat so smoothly as only Paynes do. The only blemish is a small area of varnish flaking off the top side of the reel seat. This rare and amazing rod casts a 3-wt. line and feels like a feather in the hand !!! It comes with the original light olive bag with tag and brass-capped tube. The actual weight is 2.8 ozs. This model is seldom seen on the market, especially in this fine condition. $4200.
8' Garrison Model 212E. One of the ultimately fishable trout rods from the bench of Everett Garrison, this 2/2 rod is in excellent original condition. It bears serial number E-8-2 and features translucent wraps over the guides, brown wraps at the ferrules, an all cork reel seat with cap & ring hardware, bright Super-Z style ferrules, a carboloy stripper, recorsinol glue lines, and the original bag with ferrule plug and brass-capped tube. All sections are straight and full length. The ferrules are tight and seat fully, but don't 'pop' when disassembled due to a very slight taper on the male slide portion (less than .001" taper). A few tiny nicks in the varnish can be touched up-otherwise the spar varnish is excellent. 8' Garrisons are so cherished by their owners that they seldom come up for sale. This one is a perfect 5-wt. rod. Priced at $9000.
8' 6" Payne Model 204. This all-original 3/2 rod is stamped: "Sold By A & F" and is an easy casting 5-wt. It has brown wraps tipped black, blued ferrules, a 5 3/4" cigar handle with some soiling and light ridging, and Spanish cedar reel seat with cap and ring hardware. The bluing has worn off the ring and there is a dent on the cap's rim. In typical Payne style, the sections are dead straight and full length with smooth-seating ferrules. This rod is ready for your next trip to the river. It has the original bag, tag, and brass-capped tube. Only $2100
8 1/2' F. E. Thomas "Browntone" Special. This 3/2 rod is all original and has a mahogany reel seat with blued short cap and sliding band fittings. The cap is stamped : square -401, which dates this rod to 1939. It has bronze English twist guides, brown wraps, bayonet tip tops, blued ferrules, and a 6 1/2" cigar grip with some ridging. A red agate stipper completes this rod. It comes with the original bright green bag, tag, and tube. It's a medium casting action for a 6-wt. line. Reasonably priced at $1600 when you consider how rare Browntone rods are. See photos below...
7' 6" Schroeder. This mint 3/2 rod looks like it has never been fished and features medium flamed bamboo, dark maroon wraps, truncated blued Swiss-style ferrules, a tapered cigar shaped grip, and knurled aluminum ferrule plugs. The butt cap has exposed wood on the bottom side. The burled walnut reel seat shows no signs of a reel haveing been mounted on it. Of note is that the space between the butt cap and wood is narrow so it needs a reel with a thin foot. When flexed, this rod this rod has nice medium fast action. There is a slight click in the female mid section ferrule but it doesn't hurt the action of this rod. When assembled, the rod is 1/4" longer than 7' 6". The varnish is perfect and it comes with the original bag and black crinkle-finished tube (missing it's cap) with Schroeder's card taped on it. All sections are full length and straight. Offered at $1500.
7' Schroeder Rod. Made in the 3-piece, 2-tip format, this rod is in excellent condition. It features lightly flamed bamboo shafts, blued truncated Swiss-style ferrules, knurled brass ferrule plugs, a tapered cigar shaped grip with light soiling, translucent brown wraps tipped black, and blued cap & ring hardware with a curly maple (?) spacer. The butt cap has exposed wood at the bottom end. All sections are straight and full length, with tight-fitting ferrules. When flexed, it has a nice dry fly action and is rated for #4 lines. Tne rod is 1/4" longer than the stated length. It comes with the original khaki bag and black crinkle-finished tube with Schroeder's card taped on it. This is a compact rod that travels easily. Priced at $1650.
7' 2" Pezon et Michel "Parabolic" Rod. Made in France, this 2/2 rod is in very good plus conditon. It has straw colored bamboo, red wraps with double red tipping, blued ferrules, a reverse half-Wells handle, and a screw down-locking aluminum reel seat with cork spacer. The ferrules are tight and seat fully. All sections are straight and full length with both tips being made 1/4" shorter than the butt. It comes with the original light green bag and plain tube. Affordably priced at $500. It feels like a 4-wt. rod.
6 1/2' Orvis "Customized" Flea Rod. This 2/1 rod apparently was an Orvis Flea (c. 1970) rod that has been redone with a cork bark handle and reel seat, n/s cap & ring reel seat with burled wood spacer, translucent red wraps over chrome guides, and a ceramic stripping guide. This redo was done 4-3-97 by Charles Reading as indicated on the butt section. It is rated for #4 lines and has a green bag and tube. $350.
7 1/2' Phillipson Peerless Impregnated rod customized by Charles Reading in MO. in 5-16-97. It now has clear translucent wraps tipped on both ends with red, cork bark handle, fancy burled wood reel seat with nickel silver screw up-locking hardware. There are 2 ceramic stripping guides and bronze snake guides. Both tips are 1/2" short and when assembled the rod is 1/2" longer than the stated length. All sections are straight with tight-fitting ferrules. This beatiful rod has the satin finish of impregnated rods and is rated for #5 lines. It has a black bag and black crinkle-finished tube. $600.
8 1/2' Phillipson Paramount Rod. Representing one of the highest grade rods, this 3/2 model has gold & black jasper wraps tipped gold- black- gold, bright n/s ferrules, a 'hammer handle", excellent varnish, and butterscotch plastic reel seat with screw down-locking hardware. One tip is short bt 1/2" and the other by 3" - both at the tip end. Completing this rod is a green bag and "Peerless" tube. Only $350 for this very fishable Phillipson rod. It feels like a 5/6 wt. rod.
7 1/2' F. D. Lyons Rod. This 2/1 rod has rich orange colored shafts, brown wraps tipped orange, blued ferrules, and a cork handle that tapers down into the reel seat. a black cap and sliding band anchor the reel. There is mild soiling on the cork. When assembled, it feels slightly parabolic and is 1/2" shorter than the stated length. There is no inscription or stamping on the rod but the bag has a Lyons tag, indicating it is rated for #5 line. It has a bag and labeled tube. A very attractive price: $500.
7 1/2' Orvis 'Midge' Impregnated Rod. This 2/2 rod is in very good original condition. It has brown translucent wraps, chrome guides, a carboloy stripper,
blued ferrules, and screw down-locking reel seat with walnut spacer. All sections are full length and straight with serial # 63331. The ferrules are tight and seat fully. The inscription says it is made for HEG (5) lines. The original gray bag and labeled tube accompany this rod. $500.
9' Payne Model 400 Salmon Rod. Cataloged as the smallest 3-piece Dry Fly Salmon model, this one has been restored with new brown wraps tipped red, bronze snake guides, a black stripper, re-blued ferrules, and new varnish. It has the original Western style handle, 6" detachable handle, and screw up-locking reel seat with Spanish cedar barrel. The lower 5" of the mid section has been given a clear over-wrap- no damage is visible and the wrap is almost undetectable. All sections are straight and full length with tight-fitting ferrules. There is a 2" invisible over-wrap on one tip near the tip top. Completing this rod is the original khaki bag with tag, brass-capped tube with silver label, and canvas sack. The bag is rubber-stamped: "William Rosgen, Riverton Road, Winsted, Conn.". The rod is ready for more salmon fishing. Priced at $1200
12 1/2' Payne Model 225 Two-Handed Double-Built Salmon Rod. Made for the big ones, this 3/2 rod has been nicely refinished and now has new varnish, American twist bronze snake guides, and cinnamon wraps tipped yellow. The original red agate stripper was retained. All sections are straight with tight ferrules. Both tips are short by 1 1/2" and 4" respectively at the top end. The moisture cap is missing on the mid section male ferrule and there is a clear over-wrap between the upper two snake guides on one tip (no damage is seen). Hand engraved on the reel seat is: "W.A.J. , 12 1/2', 15 oz.". Completing this rod is the original canvas sack, aluminum tip tube with brass caps, and olive tip bag. $950
8' Walt Carpenter "L.A.T." Fly Rod. This 3-piece, 2-tip rod is Carpenter's rendition of a F. E. Thomas Browntone Fly rod. Hence the model name L.A.T ("Like A Thomas). Very few of these rods were made and this one has serial number WC 7 inked on the tag. It was made in 2016 and has Thomas brown wraps over English twist bronze guides, blued ferrules, and a walnut reel seat with blued cap & ring hardware. The sliding ring is a near perfect copy of the thin early era Thomas style bands. There is only a hint of soiling on the cork. Perfect varnish. There is slight fading of some bluing on both female ferrules. The butt cap is stamped "W. E. Carpenter, Maker". It weighs 4 1/8 oz. and is rated for DT-5 lines. It comes with the original khaki bag, tag, and brass-capped tube with a black & yellow Thomas Rod decal and Walt's card . All sections are straight, full length, and have tight-fitting ferrules. Made by one of the more respected rod makers, this one is $3200- well below the current prices of Walt's rods.
REELS:
If interested, let us know and we'll be glad to send photos. Buyer to pay shipping & handling costs.
Small 2 7/16" unmarked reel. Could be Julius Vom Hofe or Cozzone. Black side plate, n/s foot with center hole, n/s handle w/ counter balance, straight cross bars. High quality reel in excellent original condition. Strong clicker. Perfect for #1,2,3-wt. lines. $375
Ultra rare Fin Nor No. 1 Wedding Cake reel & Spare Spool. It has the gold anodized finish, black drag adjustment knob, chromed foot and line guard... In excellent condition with faint scuffing on rims but hardly noticeable. RHW. Has original light orange leather pouch. This is the smallest size wedding cake model made. Included are two 6-wt. lines. Offered at $1250
Vintage 3 1/2" Leonard/Mills Raised Pillar Grilse Salmon Fly Reel. This one has very faint stamping: "Leonard Mills" on the front plate. Solid black side plates. Aluminum frame, nickel silver cross bars, handle, and foot. Straight n/s handle with counter balance. Back plate has sliding oil plate and is stamped "Light" & "Heavy". RHW. Excellent condition with only light scuffing on rims. The foot has not been modified. It comes with a green #8 wt. line. Very fishable and collectible reel. $650.
Edward Vom Hofe 423 "Restigouche" 6/0. One of the classics in the largest size for big waters/fish, this one has been professionally cleaned and looks terrific! It has nickel silver rims and cross bars, roller bars, 7-point drag with arrow indicator, and un-modified foot. The back plate has some fading. The rims have no nicks and only slight surface scuffing. RHW. A classic reel reduced to $1250. See the photos below.
New: Vintage Pre-War Hardy Perfects & St. George Reels
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#2. 3 1/8" Perfect. Leaded finish worn to a great patina. Ribbed brass foot, smoky agate line guard, tensioner, Abercrombie & Fitch Badge, modern Hardy bag. . Price without line is $525. Brand new Rio Trout LT line WF-4F is available for $40 more. See photos to left.
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#4. 3 1/8" Perfect-Earlier model. Beautiful aged leaded patina, smooth brass foot, smoky agate (not cracked), Price without line is $575. Cortland Silk WF-4F line for additional $40. Modern Hardy bag included. See photos to right.
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#5. Very scarce 3" Perfect. Has aluminum foot, no stamping except within circle, single clicker, tensioner, smoky agate line guard (no cracks), and modern Hardy bag. Actual size is 3" but not stamped on reel face. Price without line is $575. Nearly new Cortland Peach WF-4F line is available for $40 more.
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#6A. Early 3" Perfect. Has light orange handle grasp, Duplicated Mark II stamping, Pat. stamping inside spool, smooth brass foot, smoky agate line guard, tensioner, and nearly new WF-4F line included. Leather bag included. Price is $600.- Sale Pending
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Vintage EVH Leather Reel Case |
#6B. Post-War 3 3/8" Perfect. Post-War model with enamal finish, smoky agate line guide (hairline crack-cannot be felt), straight line stamping, smooth aluminum foot, and modern Hardy Bag. This reel was once owned by the Rev. Edgar Rohrbach, who fished it on a Payne rod, and drown in 1949. His friend, Philip Chase, retrieved the rod and this reel 3 days later. Attached interesting provenance from Mr. Chase is included. See photos. Price is $400.
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This old case would fit beautifully in a display of old EVH reels! The dimensions are visible in some of the photos to the right. The EVH stamping is on the bottom and the front leather closure strap is broken. It has a suede lining. Priced at $120. Seldom are these old cases seen. It is tall enough for both salmon reels and casting reels.
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R. L. Winston "Vintage Reel" w/ Spare Spool
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This is a limited edition boxed set that has a beautiful reel and spare spool, along with a vial of oil. The original owner's manual is included too. The frame is anodized to a pale champagne color and the outside plates are black. It functions perfectly. The WF-5 lines are not included. It is 3 1/4" diameter, rated for #5 & 6 lines with backing. It is without blemish with one hairline scratch on one side of the rim. It would rate excellent plus condition. The black foam used inside the wood case is compressed and needs to be replaced. The price for this scarce reel is $550.
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Ted Williams' Personal Rod- Paul Young Para-18: Sold
This 9' 2-piece, 3-tip rod was owned and fished by the the Boston Red Sox slugger and Hall of Fame baseball star, Ted Williams. In fact, according to the owner (who was a close friend of Williams), this rod was loved more and fished more than any other rod Ted Williams owned. It was his "go to" rod. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind bamboo rod like no other rod in the world. It has been fished all over the United States and in other countries as well. At one point, Williams had the rod refinished so that he could fish it in salt water- taking first place one year in the Islamorada Tarpon Tournament. This powerful rod was made by Paul Young in May, 1948 as a gift from Williams close friend and fellow Boston Red Sox player Bobbie Doerr. The inscription on the rod is: "Ted Williams 'Parabolic 18', 9'-6.41 oz, Paul H. Young, Detroit, May 1948, Bob Doerr". The insciption is not in Paul's hand and might have been redone during the refinishing of the rod. The black anodized butt cap also bears the "Detroit, Mich." stamping. This rod features mottled flaming, 2 carboloy stripping guides, translucent cinnamon wraps with open spirals on the outside edges, black wraps at the ferrules, black snake guides, blued Super-Z ferrules, an 8" front handle with 2 thumb rests, a cork reel seat with black anodized screw down-locking hardware, and a 1" lower cork 'butt rest'. The current owner bought this rod directly from Williams in 1994, and a copy of his check to Ted will be included with this rod. Plenty of provenance accompanies this rod: it was featured in the Fall 2005 issue of The American Fly Fisher (journal of the American Museum of Fly Fishing- Vol. 31, #4) and was prominently displayed at the Ted Williams' Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame Museum in Hernando, Florida for years.
All sections are full length and straight, with one tip having a 3/4" clear repair wrap below the upper most snake guide. The cork is soiled from use (this is Ted's DNA on the handle!) and there is a small paper label on the reel seat which identified the rod in the Museum. It is accompanied by the original cinnamon felt bag (no tube). There is no other rod with this Heritage in the world, so as such, we are pricing this rod at $10,000 plus shipping and insurance.--SOLD
All sections are full length and straight, with one tip having a 3/4" clear repair wrap below the upper most snake guide. The cork is soiled from use (this is Ted's DNA on the handle!) and there is a small paper label on the reel seat which identified the rod in the Museum. It is accompanied by the original cinnamon felt bag (no tube). There is no other rod with this Heritage in the world, so as such, we are pricing this rod at $10,000 plus shipping and insurance.--SOLD
The following Garrison Rod was one of a pair owned by a dear friend of ours who passed away 3 yrs. ago. It is an original Everett Garrison rod and as such, is rarely encountered for sale on the vintage market. One of the pair was recently sold, and this is the remaining rod.
9' Garrison Model 230. Apparently made in 1966, this is a 2-piece, 2-tip rod that features a 2" lower handle, bronze snake guides, a chrome stripper, Super-Z stamped ferrules, brown wraps over the ferrules and clear wraps over the guides (with aged varnish they have a nice pumpkin orange hue), and a screw down-locking reel seat with a brass collar (same as the above rod) with a Spanish cedar insert. When assembled, this rod is actually 9' 2 1/4" long. All sections are full length, straight, and have perfectly smooth ferrules that seat fully. Very narrow glue lines are present on this rod. Of note on this rod: the inscriptions on all sections reads: "230- 9'-0", 1966". However, Garrison did not ink his name on the rod. When we showed photos of both rods to Hoagy Carmichael, he assured us this is Garrison's own handwriting and that he has seen a few other rods also not inscribed with his name. Possibly, this was one of Garrison's personal fishing rods that he never intended to sell - hence no need to place his name on it. There is no question that this is an original- condition Garrison rod and as such is quite rare. The original wood/cork ferrule plug, bag, and tube with brass collar and aluminum cap complete this great rod. $3200 plus shipping.
9' Garrison Model 230. Apparently made in 1966, this is a 2-piece, 2-tip rod that features a 2" lower handle, bronze snake guides, a chrome stripper, Super-Z stamped ferrules, brown wraps over the ferrules and clear wraps over the guides (with aged varnish they have a nice pumpkin orange hue), and a screw down-locking reel seat with a brass collar (same as the above rod) with a Spanish cedar insert. When assembled, this rod is actually 9' 2 1/4" long. All sections are full length, straight, and have perfectly smooth ferrules that seat fully. Very narrow glue lines are present on this rod. Of note on this rod: the inscriptions on all sections reads: "230- 9'-0", 1966". However, Garrison did not ink his name on the rod. When we showed photos of both rods to Hoagy Carmichael, he assured us this is Garrison's own handwriting and that he has seen a few other rods also not inscribed with his name. Possibly, this was one of Garrison's personal fishing rods that he never intended to sell - hence no need to place his name on it. There is no question that this is an original- condition Garrison rod and as such is quite rare. The original wood/cork ferrule plug, bag, and tube with brass collar and aluminum cap complete this great rod. $3200 plus shipping.
Archives of Recent Sales:
The market for high quality vintage bamboo fly rods and reels is strong and new rods & reels are constantly coming into our shop. The following rods have been sold by us recently. We pride ourselves in accurate descriptions and honesty in all transactions.
RODS:
9 1/2' Payne Model #435 Dry Fly Salmon rod. SOLD
8 1/2' Thomas & Thomas Salmon Fly rod. SOLD
Walt Carpenter, 7 1/2' "Browntone". SOLD
7 1/2' Winston, 2/2. SOLD
8' Winston, 3/2. SOLD
7 1/2' Daryl Whitehead Custom Engraved Rod. SOLD
7' Thomas/Campbell 'Browntone' Fly rod. SOLD
8' Thomas/Campbell 'Browntone' fly rod. SOLD
7' Edwards "Quadrate". SOLD
7 1/2' Edwards Model 50 "Quadrate". SOLD
8' Leonard Model #50. SOLD
9' Paul Young "Para-18". SOLD
8' Summers Model 856. SOLD
8' Summers Model 856. SOLD
7' 3" Summers Model 735. SOLD
9' Gillum Salmon Fly rod.SOLD
12' Olaf Kundrus Spey Rod. SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $650.- SOLD
9' Payne Model 208. 3/2 rod. $1850---SOLD
9' W & M Granger 'Victory'. $350-- SOLD
10' Payne Model 415 Dry Fly Salmon Rod. $1400-SOLD
11' Payne Model 222 Two-Handed Double-Built Salmon Rod. $1100--SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $1400-SOLD
8' H. S. "Pinky" Gillum. $9000. SOLD
8 1/2' F. E. Thomas "Browntone" Special Fly Rod. $1300- SOLD
Empty F. E. Thomas Tube. $125. -SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $1300.-SOLD
8' Mint H. L. Leonard Model 40-6 "Hunt" Bamboo Rod. $1700. - SOLD
Mint 8 1/2' W & M Granger 'Aristocrat' Model GA8642. $600- SOLD
8 1/2' South Creek Limited Fly Rod. $2000- SOLD
6 1/2' Bogart "Brookie" - SOLD
REELS:
3" Hardy Perfect Reel. Made before WWII. $650-SOLD
3 3/8" Hardy St. George Reel. $400- SOLD
Bogdan Model #1 Large Salmon Reel. $2200. - SOLD
EVH Model 423, 2/0 Size Salmon Reel...$1400- SOLD
Edward Vom Hofe Model 423, 6/0 size... $1500. - SOLD
Bogdan "Trout Reel". $2000- SOLD
Archie Walker TR3 Trout Reel. $1500-SOLD
Bogdan No. 00 "Grilse/Sea Trout/Salmon" Fly Reel. $2500 -SOLD
Zwarg Model 400, 2/0 Salmon Reel. $1700- SOLD
A Pair of 2 7/8" Hardy Perfects - SOLD
The market for high quality vintage bamboo fly rods and reels is strong and new rods & reels are constantly coming into our shop. The following rods have been sold by us recently. We pride ourselves in accurate descriptions and honesty in all transactions.
RODS:
9 1/2' Payne Model #435 Dry Fly Salmon rod. SOLD
8 1/2' Thomas & Thomas Salmon Fly rod. SOLD
Walt Carpenter, 7 1/2' "Browntone". SOLD
7 1/2' Winston, 2/2. SOLD
8' Winston, 3/2. SOLD
7 1/2' Daryl Whitehead Custom Engraved Rod. SOLD
7' Thomas/Campbell 'Browntone' Fly rod. SOLD
8' Thomas/Campbell 'Browntone' fly rod. SOLD
7' Edwards "Quadrate". SOLD
7 1/2' Edwards Model 50 "Quadrate". SOLD
8' Leonard Model #50. SOLD
9' Paul Young "Para-18". SOLD
8' Summers Model 856. SOLD
8' Summers Model 856. SOLD
7' 3" Summers Model 735. SOLD
9' Gillum Salmon Fly rod.SOLD
12' Olaf Kundrus Spey Rod. SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $650.- SOLD
9' Payne Model 208. 3/2 rod. $1850---SOLD
9' W & M Granger 'Victory'. $350-- SOLD
10' Payne Model 415 Dry Fly Salmon Rod. $1400-SOLD
11' Payne Model 222 Two-Handed Double-Built Salmon Rod. $1100--SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $1400-SOLD
8' H. S. "Pinky" Gillum. $9000. SOLD
8 1/2' F. E. Thomas "Browntone" Special Fly Rod. $1300- SOLD
Empty F. E. Thomas Tube. $125. -SOLD
8' F. E. Thomas "Special". $1300.-SOLD
8' Mint H. L. Leonard Model 40-6 "Hunt" Bamboo Rod. $1700. - SOLD
Mint 8 1/2' W & M Granger 'Aristocrat' Model GA8642. $600- SOLD
8 1/2' South Creek Limited Fly Rod. $2000- SOLD
6 1/2' Bogart "Brookie" - SOLD
REELS:
3" Hardy Perfect Reel. Made before WWII. $650-SOLD
3 3/8" Hardy St. George Reel. $400- SOLD
Bogdan Model #1 Large Salmon Reel. $2200. - SOLD
EVH Model 423, 2/0 Size Salmon Reel...$1400- SOLD
Edward Vom Hofe Model 423, 6/0 size... $1500. - SOLD
Bogdan "Trout Reel". $2000- SOLD
Archie Walker TR3 Trout Reel. $1500-SOLD
Bogdan No. 00 "Grilse/Sea Trout/Salmon" Fly Reel. $2500 -SOLD
Zwarg Model 400, 2/0 Salmon Reel. $1700- SOLD
A Pair of 2 7/8" Hardy Perfects - SOLD
"Fit For A King?"-2 Salmon Rods Made for Prince Charles & Princess Dianna by T&T for President Reagan to present as Wedding gifts.
President Reagan (during his second term of office) ordered a pair of salmon fly rods from the Thomas & Thomas shop as a wedding gift. Len Codella, owner of T&T at that time, had a short time frame to make these rods, so he instructed Tom Dorsey to build a back-up set of blanks just in case something went wrong with the first set. Fortunately, the first set of blanks were perfectly made, so Len ordered the extra blanks be advertised for sale. Our friend, Dr. Marchant, saw the ad and asked Len to complete them for him. That pair of rods is being offered here as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! These stunning rods are pictured below. They have only been cast or fished possibly once or twice. They are in pristine condition. The only difference between these and the ones made for Charles and Diana are that these rods have detachable lower handles, whereas the Royal Couples' rods have fixed handles. Accompanying these rods is the original letter of sale to Dr. Marchant signed by Codella and Dorsey, and the original advertisement that drew Dr. Marchant's attention. Additionally, a letter from Len describing in detail this whole story is included. This pair of rods will be the centerpiece of your collection. The only other rods like this in the world are housed in the Sporting/Trophy room at Balmoral Castle. This package is priced at $7500 plus shipping & insurance to the fortunate buyer. Please inquire if you have more questions or need addtional photos.
Books
Schmookler & Sils' Rarest Limited Editions
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This spectacular book is #5 of only 30 copies ever made! It is: Rare and Unusual Fly Tying Materials: A Natural History. Housed in a blue leather slip case designed to look like a book. It measures 15 1/2" x 13" x 4 3/4". When opened, there is an index inside the front cover of 117 different feathers featured in the book. The book itself is simply breathtaking- gold gilded edges, royal blue leather trim and matching blue cloth covers, and is loaded with exquisite photos & text. Stored under the book are 14 panels of actual feathers- numbered to match the index inside the front cover. This "book" has lived for years on the original owner's bookshelf- away from direct sunlight, and is in excellent condition. Several prominent book dealers have told us they have never seen one of these editions, so this is a very rare opportunity to own one of the most desirable books by Paul Schookler and Ingrid Sils. Priced at $2000 for this very rare book.
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The Salmon Flies of Major J.P. Traherne: (1826-1901). This copy is #5 of only 28 copies made. It is in excellent condition and features gorgeous leather binding with gold embossed lettering, cloth covers, gold gilded edges, and matching slip case. The photos inside are Paul Schmookler's spectacular quality. Inside this book (behind the text), is an actual Major Traherne Salmon Fly. It is approximately 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". With only 28 copies in existence, this represents perhaps the rarest of Schmookler's works, and it is in excellent condition. Priced at $900.
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