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Bamboo Rods
Aroner, Marc
Listed: 12/5/2011
BF659 Marc Aroner 7'6", 2/2 Hunt Pattern. Dry fly action, line weight 5. Weighing 3.9 oz. Cigar cork grip measuring 5 1/2 inches. Down-sliding blued nickel silver cap and ring with amboina insert. Swelled butt with lightly flamed cane. Red thread wraps. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Mirrored tips. Includes original cloth bag and brass capped aluminum tube. Condition is excellent plus. $2,995.00
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Payne, E. F.
Listed: 12/31/2010
BF790 E. F. Payne 8', 3/2 Model 200. Weighing 4 1/8 oz. Line weight 6. Cigar cork grip. Down-sliding cap and ring over cedar insert reel seat. Chestnut brown thread wraps with black tipping. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Replacement cloth bag, Marty Keane hang tag and original brass capped aluminum tube. Very good restored condition. Early 1930's $4,400.00
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Listed: 11/22/2011
BF921 E. F. Payne 6'6", 2/2 Model 96. Serial number 87035. This rod weighs 2 5/8 oz. Line weight 4. The wraps are brown silk tipped with gold. Blued nickel silver ferrules sizes 11 with ferrule plug. Down-sliding cap and ring over cedar insert. Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. Includes original cloth bag with hang tag, and original brass-capped aluminum tube. The rod in mint un-fished condition. The rod has never had a reel on it. The owner did, however, remove the paper on grip. (SOLD November 2011) $6,895.00
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Listed: 12/1/2011
BF930 E. F. Payne 7'6", 2/2 Model 101. Serial number 24907. Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. The rod weighs 3 3/4 oz, fast action dry fly 5 line weight. Reverse half wells cork grip. Up-locking reel seat with cedar insert. The wraps are brown silk tipped with gold. Blued nickel silver ferrules with ferrule plug. Original bag with hang tag and origianl brass-capped aluminum tube. Mint un-fished. SOLD December 2011 $6,995.00
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Listed: 12/8/2011
BF931 E. F. Payne 8', 3/2 Model 202. Serial number 26644. Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. The rod weighs 4 1/4 oz, fast action dry fly 6 line weight. Cigar cork grip. Down-sliding blued nickel silver cap and ring with cedar insert reel seat. The wraps are brown silk tipped with gold. Blued nickel silver ferrules with ferrule plugs. Includes original bag with hang tag and original brass-capped aluminum tube. Mint un-fished. SOLD December 2011 $5,900.00
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Listed: 2/6/2012
BF997 E. F. Payne 6'6", 2/2 Model 96. Serial number 134. This rod weighs 2 1/2 oz. Line weight 3/4. The wraps are brown silk tipped with gold. Blued nickel silver ferrules sizes 10 with ferrule plug. The rod has a Gottlieb agate stripping guide. Down-sliding cap and ring over cedar insert reel seat. We believe this rod dates to approximately 1960. Although original to the rod, the tip tops have 2 different loop sizes. The rod has not been altered. Includes original cloth bag and original labeled brass-capped aluminum tube. The rod is in mint un-fished condition. $6,995.00
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Listed: 2/17/2012
BF946 E. F. Payne 7'6", 2/2 Model 100H. Serial number 62692. Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. The rod weighs 3.9 oz. on our digital scale. Line weight 4/5. Traditional Payne cork grip. Up-locking aluminum hardware reel seat over cedar insert. The wraps are brown silk tipped with gold. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Agate Stripper guide. Includes original cloth bag with hang tag and brass-capped tube. The condition is excellent with very few minor varnish rubs and scratched butt cap. $6,895.00
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Phillipson
Listed: 10/13/2010
BF805 Phillipson 7', 2/2 Peerless rod Handcrafted for Dick Sherman by P. W. (Bill) Phillipson in 1975. Line weight 5. Weighing 3 oz. Impregnated cane, cigar cork grip with cork insert reel seat and down-locking bronze hardware. Nickel silver ferrules, brown thread wraps with white rings, carbide stripping guide. Includes an original cloth bag and Phillipson aluminum tube for the Master model. This is the way Mr. Sherman's son brought the rod to us. Bill Phillipson personally crafted this rod for Dick Sherman, who joined the company in 1969. He assumed responsibility for running the factory. He and Bill became good friends. Mint un-fished condition. The rod has never had a reel on it. A letter of provenance will be provided from Mr. Sherman's son. $3,495.00
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Howells, G. H.
Listed: 10/13/2010
BF868 G. H. Howells 6'6", 2/2 Weighing 2 1/8 oz, for a 4 weight line. Serial number S3743, crafted in 1970. Carbide stripper guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Cigar cork grip, down-sliding aluminum cap and ring reel seat with cork insert. Includes original cloth bag and aluminum tube. The tube label came off the tube and will be separately included. The rod is in excellent condition. $4,995.00
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Listed: 1/13/2012
BF951 G. H. Howells 7'3", 2/2, Weighing 2 3/8 oz, for a 3 weight line. Serial number 5509, crafted in 1988. Carbide stripper guide, wrapped in brown thread with gold trim. Payne style cork grip with up-locking reel seat with zebra spacer. Includes original cloth bag and labeled aluminum tube. The rod is in excellent condition. Marty Keane referred to serial number 4040, 7'3", 3 line weight as one of his most cherished Gary Howells' rods on page 201 of his book. SOLD January 2012 $4,000.00
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Gillum, H. S. 'Pinky'
Listed: 12/31/2010
BF784 H. S. 'Pinky' Gillum 8', 2/2 Custom rod, serial number 580, weighing 4 1/4 oz. Line weight 6. Reverse half wells cork grip. Up-locking reel seat with mahogany insert. Brown thread wraps with gold trim wrap. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Original cloth bag and brass capped aluminum labeled tube. Very good condition. $10,900.00
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Thomas and Thomas
Listed: 12/20/2011
BF935 Thomas and Thomas 7' 6", 2/2 Caenis serial number 2371. Line weight 3, weighing 3.7 oz. This varnished rod was probably crafted in 1975. Tan thread wraps. Carbide stripper guide. Cigar cork grip with down-sliding nickel silver cap and ring over cork reel seat. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Although showing no signs of damage or repair, one tip is 3/8th inch short. The rod is in excellent condition. Includes original bag and brass-capped aluminum tube. $2,695.00
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Clark, Mike "South Creek Ltd."
Listed: 1/17/2012
BF961 Mike Clark 7'6", 3/2 South Creek Ltd., Mike Clark Maker, Lyons, Colorado, Serial number 9928. The rod weighs 4.4 oz. and casts a 4 line weight. Half wells grip, agate stripper. Wraps are olive with red trim. Wood insert down-sliding blued nickle silver cap and ring. Blued nickel silver ferrules. This rod is in excellent condition. .Original bag and labeled brass capped, powder coated aluminum tube. $2,695.00
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Brandin, Per
Listed: 1/18/2012
BF948 Per Brandin 8', 3/2 Model number 805-3DF, 5 weight dry fly action, weighing 3.7 oz. on our digital scale. Hollowbuilt rod crafted in 1993. Modified full wells cork grip. Lightly flamed blanks. Olive silk wraps. Mildrum carbide stripper guide. Satin varnish finish. Blued nickel silver down-sliding cap and ring over wood insert reel seat. Blued nickel silver ferrules. Includes heavy weight aluminum tube with brass end caps with cloth bag. Rarely seen in today's re-sale market is this excellent condition rod. SALE Pending February 2012 $6,995.00
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Wojnicki, Mario
Listed: 1/19/2012
BF967 Mario Wojnicki 8'8", 2/2 Model number 269 V8 2699- Though the model designation equates to an 8' 10" rod, this one measures 8'8". We asked Mario about the discrepancy and he said that sometimes he would modify his taper and length to suit a customer's preference. Line weight 8. Five (5) sided bamboo with resorcinol glue. Half wells cork grip. Dual blued nickel sliding rings with maple insert. Black Mildrum stripper guide. Translucent thread wraps. Fiberglass ferrules. Includes original cloth bag and tube. Excellent condition. $3,595.00
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Goodwin Granger / Wright and McGill
Listed: 1/26/2012
BF945 Wright and McGill 8', 3/2 Granger Special model GS8040 weighing 4 1/2 oz on our digital scale, however, the label says 4 oz. Line weight 4/5. Reverse half wells cork grip with (plastic on grip) nickel silver up-locking reel seat. Nickel silver ferrules sizes 10 and 15. Green silk thread wraps that are slightly patinated. Includes original cloth bag and labeled aluminum tube. One tip is 1/2 inch short, otherwise, this rod is in excellent condition. $1,250.00
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Carlson, C. W. 'Sam'
Listed: 2/20/2012
BF1001 C. W. Sam Carlson 7'6", 2/2 Carlson "Four" Model 771-4752 quad shape crafted in 1971. This rod weighs 4.1 oz on our digital scale. Line weight 5. Reverse half wells with quad shaped cork at top 2 inches of the cork grip. Up-locking reel seat with walnut insert. Burgundy silk thread wraps. Includes original cloth bag and tube. Although crafted as a single tip rod, the original owner had Sam craft a second tip with the same 771 number. There is a very slight difference in guide wrap spacing. Excellent plus condition. $7,900.00
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Assorted Fishing Collectibles
Fly Boxes
Listed: 12/31/2010
FB27 English Unknown Maker Early Fishing Tackle Cabinet (fly tyers cabinet), formerly part of the Property of the Rt. Hon. Lord Scarsdale, at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, Great Britain. Crafted in walnut, the double doors at the front open to reveal nine oak drawers of various sizes. They contain a quantity of antique tackle, including tackle winders, flies on cards (distressed), an early turned bone float, etc. The cabinet measures 20" X 13 1/2" X 12 3/4". It has brass handles on its sides. The cabinet appears to be of quite early construction, possibly late eighteenth century at the earliest. It is quite possible that this has been made by one of the cabinet makers employed at Kedleston, as perhaps were some of the contents. Much of the tackle bears the initials A.C., obviously another member of the family. The cabinet was formerly included in a sale of the contents of Kedleston Hall, one of the country's finest Palladian houses. The current owner replaced the back of this cabinet with old wood. Includes paperwork describing this cabinet when purchased by the current owner. Includes a key. $4,900.00
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Reels and Spools
Hardy Bros.
Listed: 11/30/2011
R407 Hardy Bros. Bougle 1903 Hardy's replica made in England. Diameter 3 inches. Line weight 4. LHW.RHW. This is the first and only raised pillar trout reel with a Perfect-styled back plate that Hardy ever crafted. The reel is made of aluminum, weighs 4 7/8 oz., with roller style line guard. Includes original block leather case embossed with Hardy's logo. There were only 1000 of these made. This reel is mint un-fished. $750.00
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Listed: 12/20/2011
R657 Hardy Bros. Perfect 3 3/8 inch. Milky agate line guide. Smooth aluminum foot. Ebony knob. Straight lettering. Includes original blue and tan pouch with paperwork. We believe this reel is 1980's. The reel is mint un-fished. $895.00
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Listed: 12/20/2011
R658 Hardy Bros. Perfect 3 3/8 inch. Spare Spool only 1980's or later. Includes original box. Mint un-fished condition. $199.00
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Listed: 12/20/2011
R649 Hardy Bros. English made LRH lightweight fly reel. Silent check. Smooth aluminum foot. Two screw latch, Two screw nickel silver line guard. LHW/RHW set up for RH. Zippered black Hardy pouch. Good condition with some finish wear and nick in the line guard. Sound mechanically. $295.00
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A. L. Walker
Listed: 12/1/2011
R661 A. L. Walker Diameter 2 3/4 inch. Made in New York. RHW. The reel has hard rubber side plates, nickel silver handle, rims, cross pillars, S shaped crank, hard rubber knob. This reel is mint un-fished. SOLD December 2011 $2,795.00
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Bogdan, Stan
Listed: 12/2/2011
R662 Stan Bogdan S.E. Bogdan Nashua, N.H. RHW. Model 0. The diameter measures 3.25 inches with a 1.15 inch spool width, 2.375 inches wide overall. The reel is black anodized aluminum, making it among the rarest of Bogdan reels. This reel is in new condition, having never had a line on it. Includes suede pouch. $3,995.00
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Listed: 2/17/2012
R688 Stan Bogdan S.E. Bogdan Nashua, N.H. RHW. Model 00. The diameter measures 3.25 inches with a .85 inch spool width, 2 inches wide overall. The reel weighs 10.5 oz on our digital scale. RHW. 2:1 gear retrieve. 7/8 line weight. The reel has black side plates and champagne anodized aluminum frame. This reel is in excellent condition with minor scuffing on the reel foot and very minor rim scuff. Includes suede pouch. $2,750.00
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Fiberglass Rods
Winston, R. L.
Listed: 1/11/2012
FF328 R. L. Winston 7'6", 2 piece. Serial number 1201, 5 line weight 2 piece rod weighing 2 3/8 oz. Spigot ferrule. Half-Wells grip with cork spacer and Nickel-Silver hood and sliding band. Original labeled bag and tube. Mint un-fished condition. $1,195.00
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