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What's New
3/27 - added 6 rods
3/12 - added 3 rods
2/20 - added 11 rods
11/12 - added 13 rods

To order simply email me with the item #(s) and the description to confirm item(s) availability or, if you prefer, you can call me at (215)956-0993.

 I ship all rods via Priority Mail. Mailing costs are determined based on destination zip code and the length of the rod. Insurance is extra and at buyer's request. New shipping costs go into effect 5/12/08.

Thanks for looking. Hope you find something for your collection.

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Item# Description Price
r35   Norm Walsh  - Very nice 10 1/2' bamboo salmon rod. It is a 3 piece rod with 2 extra tips. One tip is almost 2 inches shorter than the other two but does not appear to be repaired. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition and a great example of an English Salmon Rod. Rod is marked 'Norm Walsh - Reed Craft  #60116F1 and dated 1978'. Also marked 'W.B. 7.84 oz, M. 2.65 oz, T. .98 oz'. Comes with a heavy aluminum tube that is unmarked.  $295.00
r125   Fenwick Graphite - Very nice 8 1/2' 2 piece graphite fly rod. Rod is in LIKE NEW condition. I don't think this rod was ever fished. Rod is marked 'E85-6F  8'6"  3 1/8 oz. AFTMA Line No. 6' It has wooden reel seat and comes with an aluminum tube that is unmarked and a cloth sock. $125.00
r134
 
South Bend - Here is a nice 3 piece bamboo fly rod made by South Bend. It has an extra tip and all sections are the correct length. Comes with the correctly marked sock. It is a #47, length is 9'. It is marked for HCH or C fly line. There is some varnish loss but overall the rod is in VERY GOOD condition.  $125.00
r155
B.A.S.S. Outdoor America -  here is a very nice well made Graphite 2 piece fly rod. It is BRAND NEW - NEVER USED  and marked 'BASS Outdoor America, IM6 Graphite  8' 6" #6 or 7 fly line. Made in China.' $69.00
r156
Shakespeare Sigma CIRRUS  -  here is a BRAND NEW - NEVER USED ultralite 2 piece spinning rod. It is marked SP 1750-2UL  5" 0"  Action: ULTRA LIGHT (2 - 6# Line). Graphite composite..   $25.00
r193
K. Johnson & Son Bamboo Rod -  this is a 2 piece bamboo rod made by K. Johnson & Son of Redditch, England, It is also marked ' The Haeri??' Can not make out the full name. The butt section is 62 inches in length and the tip section is about 61 inches in length. It is NOT short tipped. It also has a cork extension for the handle. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.  $350.00
r195
 
Shakespeare Wonderod Fly Rod -  nice 2 piece wonderod made by Shakespeare. It is 8' in length and in VERY GOOD condition.  Sold
r204
 
Abercrombie & Fitch Bamboo Fly Rod -  this is a very nice old 3 piece bamboo fly rod with an extra tip. All sections are the correct length of 35' each. Has bugle line guides and intermittent wraps. A couple of the wraps are coming loose. They are all original. Comes in the original cradle. It is marked 'Abercrombrie & Fitch, NY' on the reel seat. It is in VERY GOOD condition. .  $250.00
r211
L. L. Bean Fly Rod - very nice 2 piece graphite fly rod that is 8' 6" in length, It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with the original sock and aluminum tube.  $110.00
r212
Horrocks & Ibbotson Fly/Spinning Rod - early 2 piece fiberglass combination fly/spinning rod made by H & I of New York. It is 7' in length and is marked 'Mohawk' #1427'. It does have wear, some slight damage to the cork but still in overall VERY GOOD condition. It comes with the original sock and cardboard tube.   $40.00
r214
Cabelas XML Series Combo Spinning Rod & Reel - this is BRAND NEW, NEVER USED combo rod and reel from Cabelas, It lists in their catalog for $189.00. The rod is marked 7'-line weight 7-20 lbs - Lure wt. 3/8 -1 oz.'. The reel is a Quantum E30PTI. Great new combination.   $150.00
r221
 
Fenwick HMG Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 2 piece 9' graphite rod. Marked GFF905 AFTMA Line No 5 - HMG Graphite'. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with a sock and original aluminum tube.   Sold
r222
South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod #59 -  nice 3 piece 9' bamboo fly rod with an extra tip. Comes with the original sock and cardboard tube which is in only good condition. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.   $185.00
r225
 
Shakespeare Howald Wonderod Fly Rod - this is very nice 3 piece fiberglass wonderod that is 8' 6" in length. It comes with cloth sock and aluminum tube. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition  Sold
r234
 
Orvis Trident TLS Tip Flex Fly Rod - this 2 piece 9'  fly rod is LIKE NEW and comes in the original sock and padded tube. It is marked for 5 wt line. The MSRP is $450.  $225.00
r246
Montique Deerfield Bamboo Fly Rod - this is a very nice refinished 8 1/2' 3/2 piece bamboo fly rod. It has 2 tip sections. All sections are the correct length. It has been professionally refinished as you can see in the pictures. I would think #6 line would work with this rod.  $175.00
r250
 
Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice early 8 1/2' bamboo rod made by Heddon. It is a 3 piece rod with an extra tip. All sections are correct length and all wraps are original. The varnish has become soft in some areas because of the way it was stored over the years. It is marked '#14 - 2 1/2 F - HCH or D and comes in the original tube with a partial label. The rod is in EXCELLENT MINUS condition.   $295.00
r252
 
Berkley Bionix Fly Rod - this is a very nice graphite fly rod that is 2 pieces and marked 'X40 8 1/2' #8. It comes with the original sock and is in EXCELLENT condition.   Sold
r256
 
Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod - very nice 6 1/2' 2 piece feralite spinning rod. It is marked PLS65 - 4 7/8 oz - 3 - 6 lb line. It comes in the original tube and with a sock. It is in EXCELLENT condition.   Sold
r258
 
Sport King Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 3/2 pc  8 1/2' bamboo fly rod made for Montgomery Ward Stores. It  is marked 'Tonkin Cane M/34' and has part of the Sport King logo still visible. It is in EXCELLENT condition.  It comes with an aluminum tube that is missing the cap.  $175.00
r260
 
Kyoto Rods Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 4 piece bamboo boat rod made in Japan. It can be assembled as a 2 piece rod that is 6' in length or as a 3 piece rod that is 9' in length. One of the wrappings is coming undone but otherwise the rod is in EXCELLENT condition.  $85.00
r262
 
Montaque Rapidan Bamboo Fly Rod - nice 3/2 piece bamboo rod made by Montaque. It is 8 1/2' with an extra tip. It comes with a sock that does not fit the rod and an aluminum tube. It is in VERY GOOD condition. I think it would handle a 5 or 6 wt line.  $175.00
r266
 
USLAN 5 STRIP BAMBOO SPINNING ROD, MODEL “JOE BATES ROD”, 8’ 2/1 Serial # 61850, In honor of the famous Joe Bates, Author and Professional Fisherman. Straw colored cane, “Super Z” ferrules. All guides are clear Agate. Wrapped in Brown tipped Golden Yellow. Cigar Cork grip about 16” inches long with sliding band reelseat. Rubber butt cap. Rod appears unused. From the 50’s. Comes stored in burgundy cloth bag Sold
r269
 
Fenwick #1456 Lunker Stik Casting Rod - nice 5 1/2' casting rod. It is marked 1456  5' 6" 2 1/2 oz shaft - 5/8 - 1 1/4 oz lures 12 - 25 lb line. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition. $49.00
r270
 
Fenwick #1255 Lunker Stik Casting Rod - nice 5 1/2' casting rod. It is marked 1255 5 1/2' 8 1/2 oz - 1/2 - 1 oz lures - 10 - 20 lb line. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition. Sold
r271
 
True Temper Mod 1755 Fly Rod - nice early fiberglass 2 piece fly rod that is 8 1/2' in length. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and is for an 8 wt line. $35.00
r272
 
Ted Williams Fly Rod Mod 92 2H -  very nice 2 piece 9' fiberglass fly rod. It is marked for 8 or 9 wt. line. It is in EXCELLENT condition. $50.00
r273
 
Fenwick Mod FF79 Fly Rod - very nice 2 piece Feralite fly rod that is in EXCELLENT condition. It is marked FF79 8', 3 1/2 oz DTF6. It comes with a cloth sock which is not original. Sold
r274
 
Heddon Pal Mark I #6158 Casting Rod - nice 2 piece casting rod made by Heddon. It is marked #6158 Mark 1 - 6' Fast-Tip Action. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition. Sold
r275
 
Herter's Bamboo Casting Rod - very nice 2 piece bamboo casting rod that has been EXPERTLY REFINISHED. Assembled it is 5' 10'' in length, Comes in a nice padded zippered case. Sold
r276
 
Falcon "The Kestrel" Bamboo Trout Rod - NEW 7' 10" Falcon "The Kestrel" Trout Rod. Made as a 2-piece, 1-tip rod, this unused rod has red wraps and intermediates, blued ferrules, chrome casting style guides, and the stripper and tip top have red glass inserts. Both sections are straight and full length, with the tip being made 1 1/2" shorter than the butt. The handle is an exaggerated 'Wells' type with wide flares at both ends. It has a black metal reel seat with screw up-locking hardware. This Reddich, England rod has the original bag and a plain tube. Sold
r277
 
Falcon "The Kestrel" Bamboo Trout Rod - 8' Falcon "The Kestrel" Trout Rod. This NEAR NEW 2/1 rod has dark red wraps with double black tipping, plus full intermediates. It was made in Reddich, England and is rated for a #6 line. The handle flairs at both ends. It has 3x3 node spacing and shows nice workmanship. The stripping guide has a white agate insert. It is complimented with black reel seat with aluminum screw up-locking hardware. There is no bag or tube. $225.00
r278
 
Orvis Graphite Trout Rod - 8' 3" Orvis Graphite Trout Rod. This 2/1 "Green Mountain Series" rod is in EXCELLENT condition. This has dark gray shafts with green wraps over chrome guides. The reel seat is black anodized aluminum with a screw down-locking band. It is rated for a #7 line. Comes with a bag and tube. $125.00
r279
 
Heddon Thorobred Bamboo Fly Rod - nice Heddon 3 piece 8 1/2' bamboo fly rod with an extra tip. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition. All wraps are original and all the sections are full length.  It is marked 'Heddon Thorobred - #14 - 8 1/2' - 2F - HDH or E'. Recommended for a 5 or 6 wt line. It comes with the original sock and aluminum tube. The top of the tube is missing. Sold
r280Y
 
ORVIS CO. MANCHESTER, VT “ROCKY MOUNTAIN FLY/SPIN KIT, IMPREGNATED light flamed cane. 6 ½’ 3 1/8 oz. Serial #83,238 Built in 1978. Blued Nickel silver ferrules. Wrapped in brown threads, all cork grip, 9 ¾” long. Dual slideband reelseat hardware.  This is a very special set.  Comes in a Mahogany custom built case with a CFO III reel and an Orvis 50A reel. Also, there is an assortment of Orvis accessories. Rod appears in 99% new condition. Sold
r281Y
 

ORVIS MODEL “FULL FLEX GLASS TYPE A FLY SPIN” 7’ 4 PC PACK ROD, 3 ¼ oz. takes a 5 wt line. Amber colored Glass, Dual slideband reelseat with 10” cork grip.  Medium fast action.  Wrapped in clear golden threads. This rod comes packed in tan cloth bag. Stored in Orvis brown, hard leather rod case.  Rod is in very good original condition.  Rod from early 80’s. 

Sold
r282
 

South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod #359 - this is a very nice 3 piece 8 1/2' bamboo fly rod with an extra tip that is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes with the original sock and in an plastic tube. All sections are the correct length and the varnish is in great condition. All original and in very fishable condition.

$220.00
r283
 

Fenwick Bait Casting Rod - very nice 6' 2 piece bait casting rod. It is marked 'Feralite - FC61'. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r284
 

Unmarked Fiberglass Fly Rod - nice early unmarked 2 piece 8' fiberglass rod. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition. All wraps are original.

$25.00
r285
 

Heddon Bait Casting Rod -  this is a very nice one piece glass bait casting rod. Color of glass gives appearance of wood. It is marked 'heddon' on the rod above the cork and on the reel seat. The other writing on the rod has been worn off. It is 5' 6" in length and in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r286
 

Bristol NyGlax Boat Rod - very nice 2 piece 5' boat rod made by Bristol. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with the original clear plastic holder. It is marked 'Riptide 32-81-64'.

Sold
r287
 

Wright & McGill Fly Rod - nice 2 piece 9 ' fiberglass fly rod made by Wright & McGill. It is marked ' All American #5A' It is in VERY GOOD PLUS condition and comes with a sock and in the original cardboard tube that is very rough.

$40.00
r288
 

Garcia Conolon Fly Rod - nice early 2 piece 8 1/2' glass rod made by Garcia. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with a cloth sock. It is marked '2686T'.

$45.00
r289
 

South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod #33 - this is a very nice 3 piece 9' bamboo fly rod with an extra tip that is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes with the original sock and in an aluminum tube. All sections are the correct length and the varnish is in great condition. All original and in very fishable condition.

$215.00
r290
 

Wright & McGill Trailmaster Fly/Spin #4 TMU Rod - nice 4 piece fiberglass travel rod that can be used as either a fly rod or a spinning rod. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with sock and in an aluminum tube with a strap.

Sold
r291
 

Hiawatha Fly Rod - nice 2 piece 7' glass fly rod. It is marked 'Hiawatha Solid Glass Rod - 27 7345'. The rod is in VERY GOOD PLUS condition. Cork is in good condition and all the wraps are original.

$42.00
r292
 

Orvis Bamboo Bait Casting Rod - very nice 2 piece  5 1/2' impregnated bamboo  casting rod made by Orvis. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in original sock and aluminum tube. The rod  is numbered #18836 which indicates it was built in 1956.

Sold
r293
 

Orvis Bamboo Bait Casting Rod - very nice 2 piece  5 1/2' impregnated bamboo  casting rod made by Orvis. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in original sock and aluminum tube. The rod is inscribed Craig N. Smith M.D. It is numbered #37810 which indicates it was built in 1964.

$225.00
r294
 

Gene Edwards 'Sportsman' Bamboo Spinning Rod - here is a very nice and fairly hard to come by Gene Edwards spinning rod. It is a one piece rod that is about 6' 4'' in length. It is all original and comes in a marked sock. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

$220.00
r295
 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod FF807 - very nice 2 piece fly rod that is 8 feet in length and marked 3 3/4 oz - Line 7. It comes in the correct tube and with the original sock. Tube is marked FF807 on top. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r296
 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod FF85 - very nice 2 piece fly rod that is 8 1/2 feet in length and marked 4 1/8 oz - Line 8. It comes with the original sock and in a Fenwick tube. The tube is about 1 inch short for the rod and the top of the tube is missing. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r297
 

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod FS70 - very nice 2 piece spinning rod made by Fenwick. It is a 7 foot rod and marked 5oz. It comes in the original Fenwick tube but the lid for the tube is missing. It also has the original sock. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

$75.00
r298
 

Shakespeare Proffesional Howald Wonderod Fly Rod #FY-240 - very nice 8' 6" 3 piece fly rod made by Shakespeare. The Professional series was the top of the line series at the time. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original Shakespeare aluminum tube along with the original sock. The label on the tube is worn off.

Sold
r299
 

Shakespeare President Howald Wonderod Fly Rod #855 - very nice 8' 6'' 3 piece  fly rod. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original older Shakespeare aluminum tube which is correctly marked. Also has the original sock.

Sold
r300
 

Montague Salt Water Jones Beach #8892 Boat Rod - here is a beautiful and well made 2 piece glass boat rod that is in EXCELLENT PLUS  condition. It is 6' in length. This was the top-of-the-line rod made by Montague. It comes with the original sock that is marked and also included is an aluminum tube.

Sold
r301
 

Wright & McGill #TCSJ Spinning Rod - nice 2 piece square glass spinning rod made by Wright & McGill. It is 6' 6" in length. Come with original sock and an aluminum tube. Rod is in VERY GOOD condition. There is one wrapping that is starting to come unwrapped and worn as seen in the pictures.

Sold
r302
 

Garcia Conolon #2505 Spinning Rod - very nice 2 piece glass rod made by Garcia. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with the original sock. Also included is an aluminum tube. Rod is marked 6' 6" Med Action.

Sold
r303
 

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod - beautiful NEAR MINT 2 piece impregnated bamboo fly rod made by Orvis. It is 7 1/2 foot in length and comes with an extra tip. It comes with the original sock and tube. Rod was made in 1973. Tube is marked Orvis Battenkill (2 tips) Serial # is 70122, Length 7 1/2 ft, Weight 4 oz and for line HCF (7). It would be hard to find a nice 7 1/2 foot rod in better condition.

Sold
r304
 

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod - beautiful NEAR MINT 2 piece impregnated bamboo fly rod made by Orvis. It is 8 foot in length and comes with an extra tip. It comes with the original sock and tube. Rod was made in 1973. Tube is marked Orvis Battenkill (2 tips) Serial # is 69171, Length 8 ft, Weight 4 3/8 oz and for line GBF (8). It would be hard to find a nice 8 foot rod in better condition.

Sold
r305
 

Ritz - Variofrower Fly Rod - a very nice rod made by RItz - Variofrower of France for Norm Thompson by Gezon et Michel. The rod is marked HS/HL and is a nice 7' 1" in length when assembled. A great short rod for small streams. The butt section is made of glass and the tip section is made of bamboo. These well made rods are hard to come by here in the states. It comes with the original sock and in a plastic tube which is not original. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r306Z
 

Orvis Madison Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 2 piece impregnated bamboo fly rod made by Orvis. It is a very desirable 6 1/2 foot rod however there is only 1 tip. Both sections are in EXCELLENT condition and marked #53529. It comes with the original sock and tube. Rod was built in 1969. Tube is marked Orvis Madison Serial # is 53529, Length 6 1/2 ft, Weight 2 1/8 oz and for line HFG (4). Great rod for small streams.

Sold
r307Z
 

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod - nice 2 piece impregnated bamboo fly rod made by Orvis. It is 7 1/2 foot in lengthand comes with an extra tip. However both tips have issures. One appears to have been split and expertly repaired. The other tip was rewrapped at the ferrule and the wrap is now a little loose and some of the finish has chipped off. All three sections have matching #54105 numbers and are full length. It comes with the original sock and tube. Rod was built in 1969. Tube is marked Orvis Battenkill  Serial # is 54105, Length 7 1/2 ft, Weight 3 7/8 oz and for line HDG (6).

Sold
r308
 

Shakespeare Wonderod Spinning Rod - this is an exceptional MINT (NEVER USED) Wonderod that is No. 614  5' 6" in length. It still has the original price tag on the reel seat and comes in the original plastic cover.

$125.00
r309
NEW 

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod #PLS61 - very nice 2 piece spinning rod made by Fenwick. It is marked 6'  5 1/4 oz and is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in the original plastic tube that is correctly marked and with a sock

$85.00
r310
NEW 

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod #FS55 - very nice 2 piece spinning rod made by Fenwick. It is marked FS55  5 1/2' 2 3/8 oz and is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in the original plastic tube that is correctly marked. There is no sock with this rod.

Sold
r311
NEW 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod #FF858 - this is a very nice fly rod made by Fenwick. It is a 2 pc 8 1/2'  rod that comes in the original tube and sock. The rod is marked 8 1/2' 4 1/8 oz Line #8 and is in EXCELLENT condition. The tube has a slight bend in it but does not affect the protection of the rod.

Sold
r312
NEW 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod #FF856 - this is a very nice fly rod made by Fenwick. It is a 2 pc 8 1/2'  rod that comes in the original tube and sock. The rod is marked 8 1/2' 3 3/8 oz Line #6 and is in EXCELLENT condition. The tube has a slight bend in it but does not affect the protection of the rod. Also the top of the tube is loose from the rest of the tube.

Sold
r313
NEW 

Orvis Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc 8 1/2' graphite fly rod made by Orvis. The tube is marked 2 5/8 oz and for Line #6 - Limestone. The tube and sock are original and the rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r314
NEW 

Fenwick Feralite FLy Rod #FF9010 - this nice feralite rod made by Fenwich has NEVER BEEN USED. It is a nice 9' 2 piece rod with a fighting butt extension. The rod is marked FF9010  9'  Fly Line 10, 5 oz - Fenwick Woodstream. Comes with a Fenwick tube and sock. Label on tube is marked Eagle  Model No. E90 - 8F so I don't think this is the original tube for this rod.

$125.00

 

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Contact Information: Earl Grant
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                                 Warminster, Pa 18974
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