Winston stalker series

feeds@yuku.com (aurelio corso) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

I often see the original stalker series fiberglass winston rods bring alot of money on ebay.How are they compaired to the fiberglass rod makers of today?......aurelio

The Battenkill

feeds@yuku.com (tabornatives) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:58:55 GMT

http://www.timesargus.com/article/20091109/NEWS01/911090349/1002/NEWS01

WTB Palming spool for a Martin MG-3

feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:52:29 GMT

Hi guys looking for a MG-3SS spool with palming rim, I have a couple of MG-3s with standard spools but would like one of the original SS palming spools, the lower grade Martin 63SS spool works but the click and pawl teeth are courser and the spool doesnt have that special feel of the true MG-3 spool when used. IM me here or at rcp46@aol.com thanks.
Richard

Heddon 3503 7' glass rod?

feeds@yuku.com (LeoCreek) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:09:01 GMT

Hello,
Has anyone ever seen or had a Heddon model 3503 7' glass rod before? If so, any idea on the approximate year it was made and what line weight it might be? I didn't see anything even close in the Wiki.

I haven't received the rod yet, but it supposedly has a Heddon foil sticker on it, but no line weight info. It looks like it has a nice reel seat and ferrule. It is also reportedly white fiberglass, and not painted white, so might turn out to be a cool find....

Abel TR-1 reel

feeds@yuku.com (Lugan123) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:34:02 GMT

Selling a near-mint Abel TR-1 that has never been used, though it has backing (it was lined at one time).

This one has the old school solid back plate. The only mark on it is a tiny scratch that shows up next to the right-most screw on the back plate in one of the photos: http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=18586

Includes Abel case and extra...

West Coast Steelheaders Flys

feeds@yuku.com (rvreclus) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:11 GMT

Here is a glimpse of some of the Steelhead Flys I tie and will be using this season.

This box is a collection of Marabou flys tied on 2/0 and 3/0 hooks

The next two boxes are pretty much standard flys for the streams I fish, most are tied on hooks sized 2-4-6 Mustad or Eagle Claw hooks

Fall Afternoon Float Tube Fly Fishin At The Smallie Honey Hole- A Photo Essay Part II

feeds@yuku.com (JeffSod) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:47:47 GMT

Gillbuster from the Bass Pond and I headed back to the scene of last weekends smallie action armed with float tubes.

One of the first things we saw upon arrival were a very large set of deer tracks on the beach. Then out on the pond I noticed a group of ducks on the north side and upon watching for a moment realized I just had my first Bufflehead siting of the season. These are artic ducks that migrate to the waters of SE MA to winter over and are fun to watch as they act like the...

varnish won't harden

feeds@yuku.com (pearow) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:21:33 GMT

I'm redoing an old rod; put on a coat of spar varnish diluted with turpentine on the thread wraps; let that dry overnight and then came back with a second coat undiluted. It will not get hard; its been sitting for 2 days and its still tacky. the ace spar varnish is in a plastic bottle turned upside down; it was showing no sign of deteriotation that I could see. What is up? what do i do? I appreciate any help-p-

WTT Steffen 7ft 2/3wt three piece for a longer Steffen of like condition

feeds@yuku.com (tabornatives) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:59:42 GMT

Photos of the rod can be seen in my images folder, or email me and I'll send photos upon request.

Thinking about a glass rod...

feeds@yuku.com (TimG) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:37:10 GMT

hey, I am looking for a shorter rod for really tight streams in new england for brookies, and from what I hear fiberglass would be a good choice, but I've never fished with one before. I'm looking for something about 6 ft 4/5 wt. but I cant spend to much money. I was wondering how much i could pick up a used one or a custom built one for?

pfleuger 577 and 578

feeds@yuku.com (sandfly) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:52:05 GMT

does anyone know the Line capacity of the Pfleuger supeme 577 and 578's ?? I have a 578 and need the figures.

South Fork Rods

feeds@yuku.com (Flywalker) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:46:20 GMT

Does anyone have experience with the 9' 5 wt. Classic fiberglass that South Fork Rods sells? I found the standard lamiglas 7'6" 4 wt. to be a little soft for mending line when fishing a single wet fly (although it was fine for casting dries). It sounds like Dave Redington has tweaked the blanks some, so I was curious how that affected the action. As soft as the 7'6" standard lamiglas rod seemed, it's hard for me to imagine in a 9' version.
It also looks like...

question about snake guides

feeds@yuku.com (Rick) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:16:10 GMT

Could one of you kind gentlemen tell me when you would use chrome snake guides and when you would use stainless snake guides? I was about to order some guides and I'm not sure if I should use one or the other.
Thanks for your time!

Rick in NC

Phillipson Eponite Deluxe 8ft 6wt, Johnson Profile (Sold), Heddon Blue Water #10 (Sold)

feeds@yuku.com (Guadalupe Bass) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:21:55 GMT

I'm selling off some of my nicest tackle to subsidize a new build (my dream rod).

8ft Phillipson Eponite Deluxe HDH (6 wt). Very nice rod, but I have similar rods with more wear and tear on them that i prefer to use instead. Needs a good home. Very good condition. A few scratches on the reel seat, etc. N/S ferrules fit snugly and "pop" when seperated. Original tube. I do not think that the bag is original, though. If you've ever been interested in a...

Unknown to Me - Phantom Eventenvision

feeds@yuku.com (mo ridgerunner) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:09 GMT

I purchased today a fiberglass fly rod, 2 pc, 7ft 1-3/4", white glass with green and gold downlocking reel seat. The reelseat is dark green and the reelseat hoods and locking ring are gold. The butt section is 42 1/4 inches and the tip section is 43 1/2 inches long. I believe the rod is solid glass. The glass rod comes out of the cork grip square and at about 14 inchs from the grip, the glass transitions to round. The wraps are dark green and the eyes and ferrule are nickle plated.....

Opinions on thread color...

feeds@yuku.com (fred1369) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:14:12 GMT

Looking for opinions on the thread color with this rod. Personally, I like the color, but I'm not sure if it is too low key. Any input would be helpful... -Fred

Back up plan

feeds@yuku.com (russell husted) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:47:36 GMT

Always good to have one. Last Thursday, struck out at the Denison Dam, going after stripers. I really had the itch, so I went to the local favorite creek, Les you know where, and spent some time trying out my new Fenwick 79. To my pleasant surprise, found some small crappies that have either migrated into the creek, or somehow made it into the creek system. Anyway, I was pleased that they were there, and would put a nice bend into the rod.

Browning Silaflex and Unique Vintage Rod Case

feeds@yuku.com (Spencer DT) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:22:12 GMT

I picked up this rod fairly recently and really enjoy casting it. I have nothing but positive things to say about the rod but a rod popped up on eBay and I couldn't resist a bid. I won the auction and need to free up some tackle funds to pay for it. I would have walls full of rods and a big smile on my face if I kept every rod that passed through my hands but such is life for me. Gotta rationalize with the wife so as gear trickles in to my house gear has to trickle out.

I...

Fixing a Veteran Wonderrod?

feeds@yuku.com (archfly) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:11:07 GMT

Hi all, I found this rod in a bunch of old spinning rods I picked-up for $10. It's decal is gone and there are two cracks that are visible out of the handle for about 3 inches. They are about 120 degrees apart. There are also some deep scratches about the stripper guide wrap. The rod measures 8 feet and is wrapped with one color, either burgundy or garnet nylon, I won't know for certain until I unwind it and look at the undersides of the thread. The decals are gone.

So, 3...

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