Bamboo Rod List
When we began Bamboo Rod Works in 2015 we wanted to create a venue for buying & selling vintage bamboo rods. We became so busy restoring & repairing rods that this didn't come about. We are excited to publish this first Bamboo Rod List!
** Note: Each rod & reel is followed by a short description. Photographs & more detailed descriptions are now 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.
** Note: Each rod & reel is followed by a short description. Photographs & more detailed descriptions are now 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.
& vintage tube. Rare model. $495.
Edwards/Bristol F-18 (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 #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.
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. $1650.
Superb. $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.
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.
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.
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.
+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.
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.
Recently acquired stash of vintage Tonkin cane