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What's New
9/19 - added 4 rods
4/23 - added 6 rods

11/23 - added 10 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 USPS Priority Mail. Usually a rod will cost about $8.00 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 to fish with or to add to your collection.


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Item# Description Price
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
NOW
$625.00
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
NOW
$450.00
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
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.

Sold
r447x
 

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
r460
 

Temple Fork Graphite Pack Fly Rod - This 8' 6'' fly rod is made in the 4/1 format, this Model FSF-865-4 rod still has the plastic on the handle. It is in NEVER USED condition. It features dark green shafts and wraps, single-foot guides, a Western style handle, and a green graphite reel seat with screw up-locking hardware that is lightly blued. It is rated for #5 lines and comes with the original green bag and Mountain Fork travel case

Sold
r484
 

Winchester Metal Casting Rod - nice early 4 piece metal bait casting rod made by Winchester. It is marked 'Winchester #5565' on the metal reel seat. There is a piece of the cork handle missing as seen in the pictures. Overall the condition is VERY GOOD. Comes in a cloth sock which is in fair condition.

$79.00
r486
 

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 8' 2/2 Orvis Impregnated Battenkill rod.  It is 4 3/8 oz, for a GBF (WF8) wt line. Soiled cork, Orvis screw down locking seat and usual cigar grip. The rod is in VERY GOOD PLUS condition with matching serial number 54684 on all equal length sections, tip and butt are straight. A nice streamer rod or big dry flies at dusk, ready to fish. Comes with the original Orvis bag and marked tube.

$695.00
NOW
$645.00
Sale Pending
r492
 

J L Weir & Son Bamboo Casting Rod - Weir & Son bamboo casting rods are rare to come by. They are very well made in Los Gatos, CA. This is a nice 6' 2 piece light cane rod marked 'J L Weir & Son Makers - BC60 - HW - 1 oz wt.'. Also marked with the name Joseph K. Ambus'. Has nice agate eyes and comes in the original sock. I don't think this rod was ever fished and in MINTY condition.

$495.00
Sale Pending
r498
 

Powell TIMAX Fly Rod #9010-4 - very nice 4 piece 9' graphite travel rod made by Powell. This rod is NEW IN THE TUBE. It is marked for 10wt line. Would make a great salmon rod. Comes in the original sock and Powell tube.

$150.00
r503
 

Sage Graphite II 996RP Fly Rod - This 9' 6" 5 oz. 2/1 rod is rated for #9 lines and has brown shafts, chrome guides, 2 ceramic strippers, a Wells front grip and 1 1/2" fixed rear handle. The reel seat is black anodized with a sliding collar and one knurled screw ring. There is scuffing on the rod's surface. It comes with the labeled Sage bag and tube (owner's info etched). Overall condition is EXCELLENT.

$225.00
r516
 

Unknown Maker Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice well made light weight fly rod that would probably handle a 4 wt line. It is 2 pieces and total length is 7' 3". The hook saver is missing but is still in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in a cloth sock and an Orvis aluminum tube for protection.

$395.00
r519
 

Fenwick Graphite Fly Rod #GFF908 - very nice graphite 3 piece fly rod (has a fighting butt section) made by Fenwick. It is a 9' rod and in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in the original tube which shows wear and the original sock. It is marked for an 8 wt line and weighs 3 3/4 oz.

$135.00
r524
 

Cortland Crown Fly Rod Model #533 - very nice 9' 2 piece fly rod in EXCELLENT condition. It is marked '5 oz. line size 8 or 9. It comes in the original plastic tube and cloth sock.

$79.00
r526
 

Pro Angler Boron Fly Rod #3880  - very nice 8' 2 pc fly rod that is in EXCELLENT condition. It comes in an aluminum tube with the original sock. It is marked for 5 or 6 wt lines. It looks like the rod was never fished.

$125.00
r543
 

Sage Graphite lll Fly Rod #890-3 RPLX - nice 3 pc graphite fly rod made by Sage. It is 9' in length and made for an 8wt line. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and aluminum Sage tube. It also has a tube cover.

$225.00
r545
 

Cabela's LST Fly Rod #764-2 - nice 2 pc fly rod made by Cabela's. It is a 7' 6" rod made for 4wt fly line. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original padded rod case and with the original sock.

$125.00
r550
 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod #FF909 - nice 2 pc, one tip 9' fly rod. The rod is marked for a 9 wt line and is 4 7/8 oz . The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in a Fenwick tube. There is no sock.

$125.00
r554
 

True Temper Custom Built Eight Hundred Fly Rod - very nice LIKE NEW never fished 2 pc 7 1/2' fly rod. It is marked for a 6wt line.

$45.00
r555
 

Lamiglas Galaxy Fly Rod No. P801 - very nice LIKE NEW 5pc 8' rod. Rod not marked but I would think a 7wt line would be fine. It comes with a sock that is not the original sock. One of the pieces does not fit in the sock but the sock is good protection. Also comes with an aluminum tube that is not original.

$175.00
r562
 

St Croix Premier Fly Rod P804.4 - very nice 4 pc, one tip 8'  rod that is  NEW OLD STOCK . It is made for a 4wt line. Comes in the original cloth and a clear plastic tube. 

$98.00
r563
 

Echo Edge Fly Rod - very nice 4 pc, one tip 8' 4"  rod that is in LIKE NEW condition. It is for a 9wt line. Comes in the original sock and hard cloth covered tube.

$149.00
r564
 

St Croix Legend Ultra Fly Rod UFT 898 - very nice 3 pc, one tip 8' 9"  rod that is in LIKE NEW condition. It is made for an 8wt line. Comes in the original cloth covered hard tube.

$195.00
r578
 

Fenwick Feralite Casting Rod #FC38 - this RARE rod is a must for the Fenwick collector. It is 6' in length and made 1967 - 1968. It is marked 'H63986' and is 7 3/8 oz. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r580
 

Roddy Hunter FL-1 Spinning Rod - very nice, NEVER USED, 1 pc spinning rod made by Roddy. It is made of Epoxy-Glas and is an Ultra-lite 3' 4" rod. Great collectable rod. Comes with the original paperwork.

$100.00
r583
 

GEP Casting Rod #195 - this very nice 2pc steel casting rod has NEVER BEEN USED. It comes in the original cloth sock. A nice collectable rod.

$125.00
r584
 

South Bend Lazy Boy Rod. - very nice and unusual telescopic rod made by South Bend. It was made in the 1950's and sold by Maurice Sporting Goods. North Brook. It extends to 11' 6". It is marked 4016 on the outer part of the rod tube. Rod is in MINT condition. I don't think this rod was ever used. Nice collectable.

$100.00
r589
 

St Croix Carboloy Spinning Rod #7080 XLF - very nice 2 pc extra light rod made by St Croix. It is 5' 6" and it is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r590
 

Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod #17 - very nice 3 pc 9' bamboo fly rod made by Heddon. It comes with 3 original tip sections. It is in EXCELLENT condition and marked 'Power Plus'. Comes in the original tube and a sock.

$295.00
r591
 

Hardy Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc fly rod made by Hardy of England. It is 9' in length. It is marked for a 5/6 wt line. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition.  Comes in the original Hardy sock. 

$225.00
r598
 

Orvis 'Super Fine'  Full Flex Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc 7 1/2' fly rod. It is marked 1 3/8 oz, and for 1 wt fly line. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and tube which is properly marked.

Sold
r599
 

Orvis 'Power Matrix-10' Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 4 pc 10' fly rod. It is marked 3 7/8 oz, and for 6 wt fly line. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and tube which is properly marked.

Sold
r600
 

Orvis Bamboo Spinning Rod  - very nice 2 pc 7' impregnated bamboo spinning rod. Both pieces are marked '4559'. It is 4 3/4 oz and comes in the original aluminum tube that correctly marked and with the original sock. This is an early rod, both rod and tube are marked 'Pat Pend'. It is in EXCELLENT condition.

Sold
r603
 

Abercrombie & Fitch 'Fly Twin' Fiberglass Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc fly rod with two tips. One tip was made 3" shorter than the other. Assembled it makes a 7' 6" , 3 3/8 oz for GBF fly line and a 7' 9" , 3 1/2 oz for HDH fly line. This is a very hard rod to find and here is one that is in EXCELLENT condition with the original tube and sock. The rod is also marked 'By Eddie Wood'. A great addition to one's collection.

$395.00
r605
 

Cabelas Traditional Fly Rod FET 803-2 - very nice 2 pc graphite fly rod that is NEW IN CASE. . It is 8' and for a #3 fly line. Nice small stream trout rod.

$70.00
r609
 

Orvis PowerMatrix PM10 106 Fly Rod - very nice 10' 2 pc graphite fly rod that is NEW IN CASE. The weight is 4 5/8 oz and is for a #6 fly line.

$190.00
r611
 

The Fly Shop Fresh H2O Model Sacramento 906/4  Fly Rod - very nice 4pc fly rod that is 9' in length and has an extra tip. The rod has NEVER BEEN FISHED. Comes in a nice Cabelas rod tube. The rod sells for $169.00 without the tube.

$125.00
r612
  

Unknown Maker Bamboo Fly Rod - this is a beautiful well made bamboo fly rod that has no markings on it. It looks like it was NEVER FISHED. it is a 2pc rod with an extra tip. It is 7' long and probably made for a 4 wt line.

Sold
r613
 

Unknown Maker Bamboo Fly Rod - this is a beautiful well made bamboo fly rod that has no markings on it. It looks like it was NEVER FISHED. it is a 2pc rod with an extra tip. It is 8' 4" long and probably made for a 5/6 wt line. Nice dry fly action.

Sold
r614
  

Cabelas CGR #570-3 Fly Rod - this nice 3 piece graphite fly rod is NEW IN CASE. It is 7' and marked for a 4/5 wt line. The zipper on the case is broken.

Sold
r615
  

Unknown Bamboo Fly Rod - this may be a South Bend fly rod that was refinished. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in a sock. It is a 2pc 8' rod that probably a 5/6 wt line would be fine. i

$75.00
r616
 

Hardy Marksman #2 Travel Fly Rod - this rod is NEW IN CASE. It is 7' 4pc rod marked for a 3 wt line. It has a metallic green blank, custom reel seat and quality hardware. Comes in its original Hardy Rod Bag & Hardy Rod tube with sleeve.

Sold
r620
 

Orvis Heavy Duty Bamboo Spinning Rod - very nice 2pc bamboo 7 1/2' spinning rod made by Orvis. It is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original Orvis tube. It is marked '51967' on both sections. Also marked for 1/2 - 5/8 oz lures.

$250.00
r621
 

G. Loomis Cross Current Fly Rod  - very nice 3pc graphite rod that is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original Loomis soft case. It is 9' 9" in length and is for a 9wt fly line.

$300.00
r623
 

Heddon Pal 66 Lifetime Spinning Rod #7342 - very nice 2 pc spinning rod made by Heddon. It is 6' 6" in length . The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and a Heddon cardboard tube. The cap for the tube is damaged.

$40.00
r625
 

H & H Graphite Fly Rod - very nice 3 piece graphite rod that is 9' 6" in length. In is in NEW condition and comes in the original sock and a covered aluminum tube from Clear Creek. It is for a 7wt fly line.

$175.00
r626
 

Unmarked Fiberglass Spinning Rod - very nice 2 pc vintage spinning rod that is in EXCELLENT condition and is 6' in length. Comes in a sock.

$45.00
r627
 

W.B.W. Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc bamboo fly rod that is in EXCELLENT condition. It is 5' 4 1/2" in length and is for a 4wt fly line. Comes in a plastic tube and the original sock.

$350.00
r629
 

H & I Vernley Bamboo Fly Rod - very nice 3/2 pc bamboo fly rod made by H & I in New York. The rod is in EXCELLENT condition and comes in the original sock and aluminum tube. It is 9' in length, is 5 3/8 oz and is for a 6wt line.

$195.00
r630
 

True Temper "American Challenger" Metal Casting Rod - very nice LIKE NEW 2 pc 5' rod. I doubt if this rod was ever fished. A great rod for one's collection. It comes in the original True Temper Canvas sock.

Sold
r632
 

Heddon Bamboo Fly Rod #8 - very nice bamboo 3/2 pc fly rod made by Heddon. One of the tips is broken, the other 3 pcs are in EXCELLENT condition and all the same length. It is 8' in length and weighs 4 oz. Comes in the original sock and an aluminum tube.

Sold
$225.00
r633
 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod #FF85 - very nice 2 pc feralite fly rod in EXCELLENT condition. It is 8' 6" in length and marked 4 1/8 oz., It is marked for a 7,8,9 weight fly line.  The # is G 65751.  It comes in a sock and a plastic tube.

Sold
r634
            

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod #FS70R - very nice 2 pc light action feralite spinning rod in EXCELLENT condition. It is 7' in length and marked 4 1/8 oz., The # is F 37210.  It comes with the original sock and correctly marked plastic tube. 

$90.00
r635
 

Fenwick Feralite "Lunker Stik" Spinning Rod #PLS72 - very nice 2 pc feralite spinning rod in EXCELLENT MINUS condition. It is 7' in length and marked 6 7/8 oz.  The # is J 42172.  It comes in the original sock and correctly marked tube.

Sold
r636
 

Fenwick Feralite Spinnning Rod #FS64 - very nice ultra light 2 pc feralite spinning rod in LIKE NEW condition. It is 6' 6" in length and marked 4 1/4 oz. The # is K 157939.  It comes in the original sock and tube which is correctly marked.

Sold
r637
 

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod #PLS70 - very nice 2 pc feralite spinning rod in EXCELLENT condition. It is 7' in length and marked 5 1/2 oz., The # is H 61577.  It comes with a sock and the correctly marked plastic tube.

$90.00
r638
 

Fenwick Feralite Spinning Rod #FS110 - very nice 2 pc feralite spinning rod in NEW condition. It is 9' in length and marked 5 7/8 oz. The # is L 171659.  It comes in the original sock and plastic tube which is correctly marked

$175.00
r639
 

Fenwick Feralite Fly Rod #FF85 - very nice 2 pc feralite fly rod in EXCELLENT condition. It is 8' 6" in length and marked 3 3/4 oz., It is marked for a 7 weight fly line.  The # is D 58498.  It comes in the original sock and aluminum tube which is correctly marked.

$125.00
r640
NEW 

Orvis Rocky Mountain Graphite Trout Fly Rod- This 2 piece, 1 tip 8' 3". It weighs 3 1/8 oz. and is made to cast #7 lines and has the original case.  Rod is in LIKE NEW condition.

$250.00
r641
NEW 

Temple Fork Lefty Kreh Signature Series Fly Rod -  very nice 2 pc IM6 graphite rod that is 6' in length and is marked for 2wt line.  It comes in the original sock and a plastic tube for protection. Rod is in LIKE NEW condition.

$125.00
r642
NEW 

Kingfisher Fly Rod - very nice 2 pc Fiberglass rod that is 45" in length. All original and in VERY GOOD condition. The rod is not marked for a specific line weight but I would guess it would be a 6 or 7 wt.. Comes in a soft sock and a plastic tube for protection.

$75.00
r643
NEW 

South Bend Steel Casting Rod #411 - very nice older steel rod made by South Bend. It is a 2 pc rod that is 5' in length.  It comes in the original canvas sock that is clearly marked for #411. The rod is in VERY GOOD condition

$45.00

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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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