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What's New
1/24 - added 15 rods
12/10 - added 7 rods
11/19 - added 8 rods
11/7 - added 6 rods
10/16 - added 11 rods
10/16 - reduced price of r397y - Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod

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. Usually a rod will cost about $7.00 but actual costs are determined based on the destination zip code. Insurance is extra and at buyer's request.

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

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Item# Description Price
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.

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
r320
 

Unknown Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 3 piece bamboo fly rod with an extra tip. All sections are correct length and in EXCELLENT condition. The rod is a nice short 6' rod ideal for small streams. I would think a 4 or 5 weight line would be appropriate. It comes with a cloth sock which is not original.

$325.00
r334
 

Sage Graphite Fly Rod - this is a NEW, NEVER USED, 2 piece 11' 4" graphite fly rod made by Sage or with a Sage blank. The rod is marked '111 GFL 6113 RPLB'.

$195.00
r362
 

Asbjorn Horgard Bamboo Fly Rod Model Honkurranse D - very nice 2 piece 9 foot  bamboo fly with one tip. The rod was made in Norway and is in EXCELLENT condition. This model is their competition model and the top of the line. Comes in the original cloth sock and in a Hardy aluminum tube for protection. It is marked 6 oz.

$700.00
r366
 

Orvis Madison Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 2 piece bamboo fly rod made by Orvis. This rod was made with only 1 tip and is 7 1/2 ft in length. The # on the rod sections is #65170. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with a sock and the correct Orvis aluminum tube. It is marked 4 oz and for a 7 wt line.

$495.00
r393
 

Heddon Expert Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 3 piece 8 1/2' bamboo fly rod that comes with an extra tip. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and tube. The tube is missing the cap and one wrap on one of the tip sections does have some damage. I have taken a picture of the wrap. The label on the sock is marked No. 125. I would think a 6 wt line would be appropriate.

$495.00
r411
 

Orvis Graphite Trout Fly Rod T3 Model 907- This 4 piece, 1 tip 9' Tip Flex rod has forest green shafts and wraps, 2 ceramic stripping guides, a full Wells handle, and a metal screw up-locking reel seat with a foam bottom pad. It weighs 4 5/8 oz. and is made to cast #7 lines. Has the original bag and tube. Rod is in LIKE NEW condition.

$275.00
r412
 

South Bend Cross Doublebuilt Model 166 Bamboo Fly Rod - This NEW 9' 3/2 rod is in original near mint condition and features straw colored cane, black wraps with yellow tipping, stainless steel ferrules, and a black screw up-locking reel seat. The handle is a 7" western style that looks as new as the day it left the shop. There are about 4 wraps that are a little dry and could use a dab of varnish to seal them. The original bag and labeled tube complete this collectors' gem. All sections are straight and full. The label recommends line size HDH or D which is 6 wt line.

Sold
r435
 

Orvis Impregnated "Light Spinning" Rod - As with most spinning rods, this 7' one is made as a 2-piece, single-tip rod and is in excellent condition. The bamboo is medium dark and it has chrome guides and brown wraps. The ferrules are left bright and need cleaning to seat fully. Both sections are straight and full length: each marked with serial #42277. The owner's name is inked on the butt section. The 11 1/2 handle has dual aluminum sliding bands and clean cork (showing signs where the reel foot was mounted). Weighing 4 3/8 oz., this rod has the original bag and labeled tube.

$395.00
r436
 

Orvis Graphite Trout Rod - This  8' 3" 2/1 rod has no markings on the rod itself and may have been assembled from Orvis components. It has black shafts, chrome guides, clear wraps, and a cork reel seat with aluminum screw down-locking hardware. The tip is 3" longer than the butt, and when assembled makes an 8' 3" rod. It comes with a bag and labeled Orvis tube, indicating the correct length and weight (2 1/2 oz). The rod is rated for HCF (7) lines.

Sold
r437
 

"Lillemor" by Asbjorn Horgard of Norway - this 8' 6" 2-piece, 1-tip rod, this one is in excellent condition and has blonde cane, 3 x 3 nodes, blued brass ferrules, chrome guides, red wraps, and a genuine agate stripper and tip top. The reverse Wells handle tapers nicely into the all cork reel seat and it has blued sliding cap and ring hardware. Mild soiling of the handle is the only sign of use. Both sections are full length and the tip has a light fishing set. It comes with a labeled bag and plain tube

$350.00
r438
 

Unmarked Bamboo Fly Rod - this is a beautiful well made 2/2 piece light bamboo trout rod. It is 6' 3" when assembled and weighs 2 1/3 oz. Great rod for small streams. A 4 wt line would work well with this rod. It is in MINT condition. I don't believe it was ever fished. Comes in a cloth sock and an unmarked aluminum tube.

$495.00
r441
 

Montague Spinning Rod - very nice early solid glass 2 piece 6' 6" spinning rod that is in EXCELLENT condition.  Comes in the original cloth sock.

Sold
r442x
NEW 

Garcia Conolon Spinning Rod #2121-A - this is one sweet 5' 2 piece ultra-light action spinning rod made by Garcia. It is a '5 star' rod and marked  '2121-A 1/16 - 1/4 oz lures 1-6 lb test line'. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition. This is the only ultra-light rod like this that I have ever seen.

$125.00
r443x
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Spinning Rod - nice 2 piece 7' fiber glass spinning rod. The rod has no markings on it and is in EXCELLENT condition.

$39.00
r444x
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Spinning Rod - nice 2 piece 7' fiber glass spinning rod. The rod has no markings on it and is in EXCELLENT condition.

$39.00
r445x
NEW 

Garcia Conolon Spinning Rod #2510-A - very nice 2 piece 7' spinning rod made by Garcia. It is marked 2510-A 7' light action fast taper for 1/4 - 1/2 oz lures. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

$79.00
r446x
NEW 

St. Croix Imperial Spinning Rod #7080 - this is a super sweet ultra-light  fiber glass spinning rod made by St. Croix. It is 5' in length and is marked '7010 XXL  5  1 1/2 oz - Lure weights to 1/4 oz'. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes with a plastic tube for protection.

$150.00
r447x
NEW 

Phillipson Challenger Spinning Rod - nice early fiber glass 2 piece 7 1/2' spinning rod made by Phillipson. Has an unusual reel seat. Rod is in VERY GOOD condition. Nice older well made rod.

$95.00
r448
NEW 

Fenwick Spinning Rod #PLS66 - nice feralilte Lunker Stik spinning rod made by Fenwick. It is 6 1/2' in length and marked for 1/2 - 1 oz lures. It is 6 3/8 oz. Comes in a Fenwick tube but there is no sock. Number on rod is 'L168302' which indicates it was made in 1973 - 1974. It is in EXCELLENT condition.

$69.00
r449
NEW 

Fenwick Fly Rod #FF706 - very nice feralite 2 piece fly rod. It is marked FF706 7' 3 1/8 oz. It is for a 6 wt line. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and tube which is correctly marked for the rod. The # on the rod is M226276 which indicates it was made 1974 - 1975.

$175.00
r450
NEW 

Fenwick Fly Rod #FF756 - very nice feralite 2 piece fly rod. It is marked FF756 7' 3 1/4 oz. It is for a 6 wt line. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and tube which is correctly marked for the rod. The # on the rod is M248319 which indicates it was made 1974 - 1975.

Sold
r451
NEW 

Airex Bamboo Spinning Rod - very nice 2 piece 7' bamboo spinning rod marked 'Airex Spinning Light 7010' The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in a cloth sock.

$125.00
r452
NEW 

Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod #17 - very nice 8 1/2' bamboo fly rod made by Heddon. It is a 3 piece rod and has an extra tip. All sections are the correct length. Rod is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in the original tube with the original sock. It is marked for line weights HDH or E which is 5 or 6 weight lines. It has #2 ferrules.

Sold
r453
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Fly Rod - nice 2 piece 8' fiber glass fly rod. The rod is marked 'No. 1439  8' 0" and is in EXCELLENT condition.

$55.00
r454
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Fly Rod - nice 2 piece 8' fiber glass fly rod. The rod is marked 'No. A-812  8' 0" and is in EXCELLENT condition.

$55.00
r455
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Spinning Rod - nice 2 piece 5' 6" fiber glass spinning rod. The rod is marked No. 614 - 5' 6" and is in EXCELLENT condition. It is in the original Shakespeare plastic wrap.

$49.00
r456
NEW 

Shakespeare Wonderod Spinning Rod - nice 2 piece 7' fiber glass spinning rod. The rod has no markings on it and is in VERY GOOD condition.

$29.00

 

To Order:
Please confirm availability of item(s) and shipping costs either by phone or email before sending payment. I will accept a money order, bank check or personal check. If payment is made by personal check please allow 7-10 days for shipment otherwise shipment will be next day. I am NOT setup to accept credit cards directly. However, I do accept payment through PayPal but prefer a check or money order because of the PayPal fees. My PayPal account ID is mageg@msn.com. My phone # is 215-956-0993 and my email address is  mageg@msn.com.  I normally use the USPS Priority Shipping.  Shipping costs will depend on weight and the destination zip code. Some of the longer 1 piece rods may have an 'oversized' shipping charge.

Contact Information: Earl Grant
                                 538 Fisher Lane
                                 Warminster, Pa 18974
                                 email - mageg@msn.com 

                                 (215)   956-0993

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