HUGE SALE! ALL VINTAGE TACKLE 20% OFF LISTED PRICES!
We are proud to offer the fishing items from the Lambacher estate. Terry was a good friend, one of our earliest and most loyal customers, and an avid outdoorsman. When I think of him, I think of the term 'larger than life'. This wasn't just due to his considerable physical bearing and the way he carried himself, but his intellect and personality. We had many great fishing trips together to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio at his beloved Sunnybrook Trout Club. Members there were familiar with him buzzing around in his golf cart casting a cane rod, cigar always at the ready. His laughter was infectious, and like a lot of fishermen he laughed whenever he hooked into a fish.
The rods and reels listed below are from his collection. Terry wasn't the type of collector that bought something and stuck it away in a closet never to be seen. He fished hard and enjoyed his tackle. I miss his calls and emails and occasional stops by the shop, but most of all I miss seeing him out at the club shooting around in his cart, casting and laughing.
Terry and Me, AuSable River 2004
Additional Note: All items are covered by our 3-day return policy. The customer can inspect or lawn cast any item for up to 3 days after receipt. If you receive an item and wish to return it, you will receive a full refund provided it's returned promptly in the condition it was sent. All returned items must be insured for the purchase price and packed appropriately. Please contact us before returning any item.
We keep our consignment rates low to help you save money. The single best way for you to decide on an item is to send us a check for it and inspect it yourself. We do everything possible to describe items fairly...it does us no good to send you an item that you will only want to return. Let us know if we can provide additional pictures
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Bamboo and Fiberglass Rods
R.L. Winston 6' 2p 2t for DT3 line. A beautiful, short, light line rod for DT3 made during the Brackett era at Winston. (1999) D/L screw lock seat w/zebrawood mortised insert, typical Winston wraps tipped red, Duronze ferrules, bamboo winding check, agate stripper. VGC. Original bag and case. $2,450 Sold!
Edwards Quadrate 8' 2p 1t Saltwater Spinning rod. All agate guides, original wraps and varnish, in VG condition considering age. Some light bag marks and chipping in varnish. Original bag and case. $350 Sold!
Horrocks-Ibbotson Registered Power Glass 6' 2p 1t. #1382. An outstanding, near mint early glass rod by HI, made for Klein's Sporting Goods, Chicago. Elaborate wraps and fine decal w/serial and model numbers in immaculate condition. Original bag and case. $150 Sold!
Thomas and Thomas Specialist 7 ½" 2p 2t for DT4. Beautifully mottled flamed cane, finely knurled U/L screw lock seat with a beautifully varnished figured walnut spacer, mirror-matched tips, typical T&T clear wraps tipped brown, cute swelled butt with hook keeper, bright ferrules and winding check. Slight fishing sets in both tips. Original bag and case. $2,850
FE Thomas 'The Bangor Rod' Baitcasting rod, 6', 1t, staggered ferrule design. A gorgeous, rare light spinning rod made just after WWII. Variegated orange and black silks, light color cane, D/L aluminum screw lock w/black Bakelite spacer, onion foregrip. Casting set as is normal for these rods. I gave this one a light overcoat of varnish for the owner years ago. Original bag, old aluminum case with rubber top. $275 Sold!
Granger Victory 8'6" 3p. 2t. for DT5. A very nice old Granger, all sections full length, original varnish, wraps and stamp. Slight alligatoring of varnish, but not soft, minor fishing sets in tips. One tip top replaced. Original bag and case w/paper label. $450 Sold!
Phillipson Master Glass Flyrod 8' 2p 1t for DT6. A beautiful, near mint condition rod w/green and white spiral wraps, original bag and labeled tube. Downlocking screw lock seat w/slight scuffing on end cap. Gorgeous! $175 Sold!
Wagner Patriot Series 7'9" 2p 1t for DT5 or 6 line. Flamed cane, color preserved brown silk wraps, hand rubbed finish, agate stripping guide. There is a slight crack in the tip 2 ½" from the tip top which can be easily repaired with a clear overwrap, which I will be happy to do gratis. Wear on bluing of NS cap and ring skeleton seat and ferrules. One of our early Patriot Series rods w/green flannel sock and green aluminum case. $400 Sold!
Wagner Signature Series Model 386G, 3p 2t. 4 wt. An early rod made in Feb. 1996, this rod is a taper we retired some time ago, and only 9 of these rods have ever been produced. Mirror matched tips, a dry fly tip for DT4 and a heavier wet fly tip for DT5. Slow, easy action great for skittering caddis or fishing wets down and across. Flamed cane, clear silk wraps with black tipping, agatine stripper, U/L screw lock w/impregnated spalted maple burl spacer. Minor fishing sets in tips, chip in varnish on mid section which I will happily touch up gratis, overall GC. With original labeled bag and hexagonal figured walnut case. $1,650
Wagner Signature Series Model 260 TLL 2p. 2t. 3 wt. This model was made to Terry's specifications, named after him, and is the first rod we made in this taper in 1999. Features all of the usual Signature Series bells and whistles with our standard wraps tipped black, miniature downlocking seat, agate stripper. Original bag and highly figured curly maple hexagonal rod tube. Slight fishing set in one tip, tube has a crack which will be reglued, gratis. $1,700 Sold!
Wagner Signature Series Model 390K 3p 2t. for 8/9 wt. This model was designed for Great Lakes Steelheading and made in 1998. Slower parabolic action for weighted flies. Flamed cane, double agatine strippers, U/L screw lock w/removable fighting butt, clear wraps with black tipping. NM may have never been fished. Original bag and book marked figured walnut hexagonal case w/owner's name on plaque. $1,800
Wagner Signature Series Model 373FS 3p 2t for DT4/5. Made in 1997, this has proven to be our best selling rod taper. Features clear wraps tipped black, and U/L screw lock seat w/stabilized amboena spacer, bright hardware. One tip has slight fishing set, the second appears never fished. Owner's initials engraved on butt cap. Curly maple hexagonal wood case showing wear and age, with original cloth bag. $1,750 Sold!
Wagner Signature Series Model 380 WEH 3p. 2t. 5/6 wt. This is the first rod we ever made in this taper, produced in 1998 and pictured in a company profile in Art of Angling Journal, Issue 1, Vol.2. This model has turned out to be a customer favorite, with plenty of meat in the butt and strong tips. It's a rod for big fish and big water. Features flamed cane, uplocking screw lock seat with stabilized maple burl spacer, blued ferrules. Rod is in very good condition, original figured walnut case showing wear. $2,200 SOLD!
Wagner Presentation Series 8' 3p 2t for 4/5 wt. Full intermediate wraps in brownish red, signature wrap, ferrules and reel engraved Rose and Scroll, guide wraps tipped black, U/L screw lock seat w/ stabilized redwood spacer. Delightful medium fast action. One tip appears unfished, second with slight fishing set. Walnut hexagonal case showing wear. $2,300
Graphite
R.L. Winston 6'9" 3 wt. 5p. Typical Winston LT graphite in great shape. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod packs down to 17" sections, U/L zebrawood seat w/cigar grip. Original bag and case w/price tag still attached. ( $645, $695 now!) $335 Sold!
R.L. Winston 8'3" 4 wt. 5p. Typical Winston LT graphite in great shape. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod packs down to 21" sections, U/L zebrawood seat w/cigar grip. Original bag and case w/price tag still attached. ($595) $335 Sold!
R.L. Winston 8'9" 5 wt. 5p. Typical Winston LT graphite in good shape. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod packs down to 22" sections, U/L zebrawood seat w/cigar grip. Original bag and case w/price tag still attached. ($595) $335 Sold!
R.L. Winston 9' 6 wt. 5p. Typical Winston BL5 boron/graphite composite. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod, U/L zebrawood seat w/full Wells grip and removeable fighting butt. NS seat shows some corrosion and could be polished up to LN.Original bag and case. Was $695 new. $335 Sold!
R.L. Winston 9'6" 8 wt. 5p. Typical Winston BL5 boron/graphite composite. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod, black anodized aluminum U/L seat w/full Wells grip and fighting butt. Small chip at rear flare of cork grip. Original bag and case. Was $695 new. $325 Sold!
R.L. Winston 9' 10 wt. 5p. Typical Winston BL5 boron/graphite composite. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod, black anodized aluminum U/L seat w/full Wells grip and fighting butt. Original bag and case. Was $695 new. $325 Sold!
R.L. Winston 9' 12 wt. 5p. Typical Winston BL5 boron/graphite composite. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod, black anodized aluminum U/L seat w/full Wells grip and fighting butt. Original bag and case. Was $695 new. $325 Sold!
R.L. Winston 10' 7 wt. 5p. Typical Winston BL5 boron/graphite composite. Super desirable 5 piece travel rod, U/L NS seat w/full Wells grip and removable fighting butt. Original bag and case. Was $695 new. $300 Sold!
R.L. Winston 9' 9 wt. 5p. Typical Winston XDLT graphite. W/ Cork foregrip for fighting big fish, U/L anodized aluminum seat, Wells grip and fighting butt. Original bag and case. Decent condition, NS grip checks could use a polish. $300 Sold!
Thomas and Thomas HS(Horizon)series 8'6" 2p 16 wt. For heavy salt/billfish. With anodized U/L seat, fighting butt and elongated Wells grip into a fighting foregrip. New ones run $920! $350 Sold!
Sage TXL 7'10" 3p. 2wt. Ultra-fine flexing Sage 2 wt. , reverse half Wells grip w/U/L screw lock and green stained wood spacer to match green color of blank. No bag or case. $240 Sold!
Scott SAS 10' 3p 6 wt. U/L anodized aluminum seat, full Wells grip, fighting butt. Original bag, no case. ($290 new) $135. Sold!
Reels:
Bellinger-Saracione Matched Presentation Reel Set: Housed in a beautiful figured walnut case, this is a used set of reels, all with matching serial numbers(111). Reel sizes are: 2 ½", 2 ¾", 3", 3 ¼" and 3 ¼" wide spool. Each reel also has the original red felt drawstring bag, but there are no boxes or paperwork. All feature serpentine, counterbalanced handles and fixed click drag, nickel silver rims and black Delrin side plates. All reels have lines and have seen use, and all would benefit from a good polish of the nickle silver and side plates, as would the box to remove minor scratches. If this set was mint, the asking price would be upward of $8,400, but since they have been fished and lack the original boxes and papers, $6,400. Sold!
Hardy 1903 Baby Bougle' Reissue: In fine condition with the smallest amount of surface scuffing spooled with a DT4 SA Ultra 3 line and backing. RHW. Maker marked JMH and is number 138 of the reissue. With original block leather case. $495 Sold!
Hardy St. Aidan: In great condition with only the slightest edge and face wear. Two screw line guard and spool release. Lined with a Triangle 8/9 line and plenty of backing. With an extra spool. $310. Great steelhead reel! SOLD!
Coxe Coronet 25: With original marked leather case and in excellent condition. Very smooth and fine level wind baitcasting reel made by Bronson. $150. Sold!
Bellinger-Saracione trout Reel: 3" size for 4 or 5 wt lines. LHW, Serial number 810. A fine classic reel with serpentine counterbalanced handle, click drag, nickel silver side bands. Spooled with a peach DT4 line and in good condition with minor edge and sideplate scuffing. With drawstring bag and block leather case. $1495
Bradley 2.5" Trout. In rare champagne finish, serial number 15. An early reel from Bradley with original pouch and cardboard box. NM $150 Sold!
Winston Perfect 3 1/8" LHW. Gorgeous green Perfect in LHW with a few very minute scratches around the rim, with original green felt bag. $595. Sold!
Hardy Princess: A fine 3.5" England-made Hardy in rare bronze finish, single screw line guard, reversible click and pawl, with blue zippered soft case. For 5-7 weight lines. $275 Sold!
Hardy Featherweight: In VGC, MADE IN ENGLAND, two screw line guard and latch, smooth foot. Minor scuffing to finish. Lined with a DT4 line. With blue zippered case and papers. $275 SOLD!
Hardy Bougle' MKIV Salmon 4": MADE IN ENGLAND, mint and has never seen a line. With original zippered pouch and booklet, no box. These reels have become a favorite of steelheaders and those using Spey rods. From the very popular original issue MKIV. $750. Sold!
Godfrey Classic 275: For DT4 or DT5 line, the Classic line is my favorite. Serpentine handle, black side plates with red detents marking the drag adjustment settings. With minor edge scuffing/wear, original soft case. New list is $1,275. $950. Sold!
Peerless 4A Spey/Salmon: Massive capacity: Up to WF 11 plus 160 yards backing, a great salmon reel! Has a very small dent in rim, but otherwise very fine. $450. Sold!
Peerless Model 6: Feature the same drag system as employed in the Edward Vom Hofe salmon reels- an oil impregnated leather that applies pressure to the running spool. In additon to this drag, there's a click and pawl system so there's no possibility of free spooling. In addition, there is a click-in and click -out switch. Capacity is WF9 and 240 yards of 30 lb. backing. Mint with original soft case. Lists for $929. $700. Sold!
Peerless Model 7: A DISCONTINUED raised pillar model from Peerless. Will hold a DT5 plus 60 yards of backing. According to Bob Corsetti, only 150 of these were ever made and the model was discontinued in 2006. With soft Peerless case. NM. $600 SOLD!
Another Peerless Model 7: as above $600 Sold!
Peerless Model 77: Gorgeous raised pillar reel with half handle lined with a DT2 line. LHW. NM w/original soft case. $450. Sold!
Peerless 1 ½: In very rare BLACK finish. Mint, with original zippered pouch and lined with a DT5 line. According to Bob Corsetti at Peerless, only 5 of these have ever been made in black. $850. Sold!
Farlow, Charles "The Ambassador": Cool English reel with adustable slider that increases pressure on the pawl spring. Lined with a WF 8/9 sinking line. Finish worn, good working condition. Sold!
Young, J.W. Pridex: 3 5/8", silent retrieve, spring and pawl, click drag. With a Wulff TT 8/9 Intermediate line. LHW! Offers
Abel Big Game No. 2: Adjustable disc drag, black anodized with rosewood handle. Smooth and beautifully machined. LHW. Original pouch. Mint. $250 Sold!
Abel Super8: for DT 8+220 yds of 20lb backing, large arbor design, smooth adjustable disc drag, fantastic machining and anodizing. LHW. Minor edge scuff. Was $775. $350. Sold!
Abel Big Game No. 5: for DT 13+850 yards of 30# backing. Standard arbor with huge backing capacity, adjustable disc drag, fantastic machining and anodizing. Minor edge scuffing. LHW. Was $950. $450 with soft pouch. Sold!
Cortland RimFly: 3 5/8" in diameter w/extra spool. VG condition with slight edge wear. $35.
SA System 2 Model 56L: adjustable disc drag, palming rim, LHW, two extras spools with lines. $75 SOLD!
Bauer M1: large arbor 3" black anodized trout reel, adjustable disc drag, w/ DT3 line, original pouch. NM. $125. Sold!
Another Bauer M1 w/DT 4 line. As above, $135. SOLD!
Bauer MX5 : Large arbor, large capacity light salt water reel. Holds a WF10F w/350 yds 30 lb backing. Adjustable disc drag. Lined with a 444 Intermediate sinking line. A couple minute scratches, NM. Pouch. Was $595 new. $295.
Bauer M5: large arbor salt water reel, black anodized, adjustable disc drag. Lined with a Wulff TT 8/9 line and extra spool. With pouches, $310. GC with some wear, scratches.
Bauer MX4: Great light saltwater reel. Tested by Field and Stream with a motorcycle: http://www.fieldandstream.com/node/1001313254 . As new cost $545(sticker still attached!) Spooled with a WF8 line and pouch, $325. NM. Sold!
Bauer M6: large arbor salt water reel, capacity WF12 and 300 yards of backing, adjustable disc drag. Lined with a Cortland 44 WF12 line. New $495. With pouch, $275. VGC. Sold!
Bauer LOHR: This was a Bauer Limited Edition reel for 5-7 wt. lines and designed for reel for large trout,small bonefish and steelhead. Large arbor, 3 3/8" diam, black anodized, adjustable disc drag. Limited to 1,600 reels, this is reel number 10. VG w/minor edge and foot wear. $150. Sold!