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Bamboo Rod List

    When we began Bamboo Rod Works in 2015, we wanted to create a venue for buying & selling high quality
vintage bamboo rods.  We have been so busy restoring & repairing rods that this
didn't come about.  We are now excited to publish our first Bamboo Rod List!
  ** Note: Each rod & reel is followed by a short description.  Photographs & more detailed descriptions are being added. 
   If you are interested in inquiring about, or purchasing a rod or reel, please call (360-894-3591), or email (markfrey@bamboo-rod-works.com).  We will enjoy talking to you & can send more details & photos.

Rods for Sale:
 Edwards
   Edwards/Bristol F20 - 'Monte Carlo', 8-1/2 ft, 3/1, 5 wt, ferrules 10/17, excellent restored, w/Edwards bag
& vintage tube.  Rare model.                                                                                                    $495.

   Edwards/Bristol F-18, Edwards Signed w/ 'Bristol Built' decal - 8-1/2 ft, 3/2, ferrules 10/17, 5 wt, original excellent minus (lt overcoat varnish), walnut barrel sdl reel seat, top level Edwards ferrules, w/ original
Edwards bag & original Edwards tube (w/o label).  Fine original Edwards.                                      $525.          


  
   Edwards/Winchester Folsom Arms #1525 - 8-1/2 ft, 3/1, 4-5 wt, ferrules 10/16, nickel-silver/ bakelite dl reel seat w/walnut spacer, v. fine tip dimension 0.060", excellent restored, w/ original Winchester/Edwards bag & vintage tube.  Exquisite.                                                            $600.

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   Edwards/Winchester #6135/6150 - 8-1/2 ft, 3/1, 4-5 wt, ferrules 10/15, fine tip dimension 0.065", excellent plus restored, w/original Edwards bag & vintage tube.  Upper Level Winchester from EW Edwards period.  Delicate & beautiful casting instrument.                                                $650.      
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   Edwards/Winchester #6100 - 9 ft, 3/2, 4-5 wt, ferrules 11/16, v. light full action, excellent restored,
w/original labeled Winchester 'put up bag', & *original brass-capped bamboo tip tube, plus vintage
aluminum rod tube.  Unique & Beautiful.                                                                                     $425.

 Granger
  Granger / W&M Aristocrat, 9053 - 9 ft, 3/2, 7-8 wt, ferrules 13/19, excellent plus original condition,
w/original bag & vintage aluminum tube.  Pristine.                                                                       $425.    

  Granger / W&M Stream & Lake - 9 ft, 3/2, 6 wt, ferrules 12/18, excellent original condition,
w/ original bag & original labeled fiber tube.  Fine.                                                                       $375.

 Payne
  Payne Salmon Fly Rod, Sold by Von Lengerke & Antoinne, Chicago - 12 ft, two-handed spey rod,
3/2, ferrules 16/24, excellent plus original condition - unfished, w/ original canvas bag & Peerless
aluminum tube.  Superb original Payne.                                                                                     $1650.

  Payne Spinning Rod, Sold by Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago - 6 ft, 2/2, ferrules 19-1/2/64, butt 33",
tips 38", excellent original condition (butt & tip, 2nd tip partially rewrapped), reel seat Payne aluminum screw lock, walnut barrel, German diamond ground agate guides, medium heavy action, w/ vintage bag & tube.  Original & Scarce.                                                                                                                      $650.        

 Heddon 
  Heddon / A & F 'Yellowstone Special' - 8-1/2 ft, 3/2, ferrules 11/18, 6 wt, fine 0.065" tips, excellent original condition, w/ original bag (Heddon label) & replacement tube.  Seldom seen.                                   $395.
  Heddon / Folsom Arms #1525 - 8-1/2 ft, 3/2, ferrules 10/16 (Heddon 1-1/2 -"Extra light trout"), 5 wt, excellent plus restored, mirror varnish, & reel seat w/ upgraded ebony barrel, knurled slide bands & butt cap (Bellinger or REC), w/ original bag & Heddon tube.  Gorgeous.                                                                                                                                                $450.       
 Phillipson
  Phillipson Paragon - 9 ft, 5-5/8 oz, 3/2, ferrules 12/18, 6 wt, no-rock style reel seat, all original excellent minus condition (2nd tip 1/2" short), original varnish v. smooth, w/ original Phillipson bag & vintage tube.        
Beautiful original rod.                                                                                                                  $350.

 South Bend
  South Bend Model 29 - 7-1/2 ft, 2/2, ca. 1930's model w/ early SB decal & full signature wraps, HDH (6 wt), ferrules 15/64, med action, alum barrel light lock reel seat, very good plus restored condition, w/ fitted replacement bag & vintage tube.  Good small stream rod.                                                               $275.
   (Additional rods added each week - please check back)
 Reels for Sale:
 Hardy
  Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3-5/8" + Extra Spool (original), 7 oz, smooth smokey agate line guide, RHW, ca 1960's, capacity 7-9 wt line +100 yds backing, full length alum foot, excellent plus condition, very lightly used, mechanically perfect (no issues), w/ original Hardy clamshell case.     (photos coming soon)              $425.        
  Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3-3/8", Dup Check, 7 oz, original un-filed ribbed brass foot, unblemished gray agate line guide, RHW, ca 1950's, line capacity 5-7 wt + backing, very good plus condition (90% finish), mechanically excellent, smooth winding w/o play or wobble.  Fine older Hardy.                                                    $350.       
  Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3-3/8", Dup Check Mark II, early model, 7 oz, original un-filed ribbed brass foot, unblemished gray/ yellow agate line guide, RHW, ca 1950's, line capacity 5-7 wt + backing, good condition w/ finished and rims worn from use (40%), mechanically perfect, smooth winding w/o play or wobble. 
Good older Hardy.                                                                                                                       $300.    

  Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3-5/8", 7 oz, smooth smokey agate line guide, RHW, ca 1960's, capacity 7-9 wt line
+100 yds backing, full length alum foot (one end slightly bent), finished rubbed from use & rims lightly
corroded, mechanically excellent (w/ minimal spool play).  Great user reel.                                        $175.   

   (Additional reels added each week.)
Purchase
   Rods & Reels may be purchased from our list by contacting us directly.  Please Email:  markfrey@bamboo-rod-works.com or Call: 360-894-3591.  Once a rod or reel is spoken for, it will be held for up to a week pending receipt of payment.  A 3-day inspection period will be offered for all rods & reels.

 Payment
   Payment may be made by personal check, money order, or by Paypal. (Please add 3% to total for Paypal payments to cover Paypal fees.)


 Shipping
   Rods will be shipped USPS or UPS, & will be arranged w/ buyer.  Shipping cost is $25. / rod + applicable insurance.  Shipping cost for reels is $10. / reel + insurance.


 Guarantee 
   All rods & reels sold on our Bamboo Rod List are guaranteed to be accurately described.  Restored rods are guaranteed for workmanship & materials, as with all our rod work.  Any rod or reel that does not meet your expectations can be returned during the 3-day inspection period, in the condition it was received, for a full refund (less shipping).
  Our goal is to provide very good to excellent vintage bamboo rods & vintage reels, described accurately & honestly, that our customers can enjoy collecting & using on the water.


 Available Rods 
 
   As available, we will offer an additional selection of vintage rods in very good to excellent original & restored condition, from 7 ft lightweight models to longer 9 - 12 ft rods for larger trout & salmon. Makers will include Ed & Jim Payne, EW & Gene Edwards, Leonard, Gillum, Paul Young, Cross, Granger, Heddon, & Phillipson.  A few higher level rods from other makers will also be listed. 
   A selection of high quality vintage fly reels will also be offered.

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Recently acquired stash of vintage Tonkin cane
Instructions: 
Send your rod well padded in a sturdy box or tube to:   Mark Frey, Bamboo Rod Works, P.O. Box 1596, Yelm, WA 98597 -  360.894.3591     Note:  Rods can also be shipped UPS or FEDEX.  Please contact us prior to shipping to arrange for shipping to street address.
Please complete 
Request for Repair or Restoration Form  on SERVICE REQUEST page & add preliminary instructions.  I will contact you promptly when your rod is received, & provide recommendations for repair or restoration, plus an estimate for the work. 
Alternatively, you may call us:  360-894-3591,  or email us directly:  markfrey@bamboo-rod-works.com
All Work 100 % Guaranteed.


**To keep charges for rod work reasonable, we ask customers to please pay shipping cost of rods.  
Thank you for visiting Bamboo Rod Works!