Vintage Rods and Tackle

From time to time we will offer vintage and used fly fishing tackle. Please check back often for new additions. We are always interested in purchasing or taking consignments of used cane rods, but visitors please take note: we do not provide free tackle appraisals! Because the value of any fishing collectible is largely based on condition, and because researching values is so time consuming, we can not offer free, sight-unseen tackle appraisals. If you'd like us to appraise your tackle for a fee, please contact us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you. If you've arrived here via a search engine because you've found an old piece of tackle and hope to learn its value, we are very sorry but we are unable to help you without seeing the tackle and charging a fee. Thanks!

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. Because selling used tackle is so time consuming, please don't ask for things like additional pictures of the Orvis or South Bend rod you might see here. 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.

New Listing! REDUCED! Hardy St. George, 3 3/4" MK 2. Smooth aluminum reel foot, agate line guard, RHW, two screw latch, duplicated check. In good condition, with honest wear in the enamel on edges. Comes with an extra spool and backing. $475. Great steelhead reel and with the extra spool offers quite a bit of versatility.

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New Listing: J.D. Wagner Signature Series 3p, 2t. 8'6" 4 wt. : This rod was built in May of 1997 and features fairly dark flamed cane, agatine stripper, clear transluscent wraps with black tipping. In very good condition, it has been lightly fished by the original owner. Rod is tight and straight. Cork grip cleaned, uplocking Bellinger screw lock seat could use a polish. The taper for this rod was taken from a very early Granger, probably made by Goodwin himself. Fine trips, medium fast action, can lay out a nice long line. Comes with bag and the original hexagonal walnut case as we provided at that time. $1,300. Sold!

New Listing. Custom J.D. Wagner Patriot Series 2p, 1t. 4 wt.: This rod was built about a year ago, and has only been fished 2x. The owner is moving and must sacrifice. We built this rod on a semi-custom basis, and has all of the features of our Patriot rods, except the taper was made to our fast 7' 4 wt. Signature Series taper. Excellent condition. $650. Sold.

New Listing: 3 1/8th" Hardy Perfect: Smooth brass foot, milky white agate line guard. This reel was purchased by the owner from Marty Keane, and is marked "MADE FOR VON LENGERKE & ANTOINE, 32 S. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO" Reel was polished at some point, some original finish remaining on the inner surfaces of spool, knurling, etc.With soft leather zippered pouch. $450. Sold.

New Listing! Granger Victory: 8 1/2' 3 piece, 2 t. I restored this rod several years ago for the customer, who has kept it in storage unfished since that time. Rewrapped to spec with orange and black jasper thread with black tipping. Grip cleaned, reel seat and ferrules polished, all sections original length. Taped to the bag is the label bearing, " Granger Victory, Length 8 1/2 ft. , GV8642 Weight 4 1/2 oz"., and in ink, "Florence Stevens Aug 1938-" In restored, mint condition with bag and aluminum tube, $550. Sold!

New Listing! Granger Special: 8' 3p, 2t. The owner purchased this rod from Marty Keane and has been fished only once since that time. Rod was purchased restored with the correct lime-green silks and two new tips made by Ron McKinley. Tips are slightly lighter in color then the original butt and midsctions as evident in the photo, but are well-built to the original taper utilizing the correct 3x3 node spacing. Replacement bag and tube. $450. Sold!

New Listing: Hardy Brass Birmingham Reel: A very early, and very rare Hardy. Apx 2 1/4" in diameter, reel is marked "Hardy Bros Makers Alnwick" in oval logo. Black horn handle, and retains traces of original finish from honest wear...not from being overly polished...beautiful patina. Smooth brass foot. This reel has a fixed click drag, and could use a bit of oil, but is in otherwise great shape considering its age. A reel that is very rarely seen and very rarely coming to market in a very desirable diminutive size. Velvet pouch(not original). $600 Sold!

New Listing: Fenwick World Class 6 Fly Reel: A reversable, anti-reverse reel perfect for steelheading or salmon with 8-9 weight lines. Drag is smooth and adjustable from very light to truck stopping! Gold anodized finish in excellent condition with only the most minor wear.Comes with the original box in fair condition, directions for switching the retrieve from R to L, original sales receipt($475 in 1989!) and vinyl fleece lined puch(Marked for a Class 4 reel). $350. SOLD!

New Listing: Peerless 1 1/2 Reel: near mint, with only the slightest amount of foot wear. Was used with the 7'3" rod listed below. Complete with line and backing with original soft case. For more specs on this reel model, see our Peerless page. New ones run $529, this one for $400. Sold!

New Listing: J.D. Wagner Signature Series 3p, 2t. 7'3" 4-5 wt. This rod was made in March on 1997, and is the 10th rod we made of this taper in 3-piece configuration. Features our early cosmetics: dark flamed cane, clear silk wraps with black tipping, agatine stripping guide, bright ferrules, western grip with a stunning light ash burl spacer for a Bellinger uplocking seat. Fished only 3 times by the owner, who has moved to Fla and won't be trout fishing. Comes complete with our early hexagonal wood rod tube...this tube is highly figured curly maple with a golden amber stain. VGC+, $1300. Sold!

New Listing: J.D. Wagner Signature Series 2p, 2t. 7' 1-2 wt. This rod was made in November of 1998 and is the FIRST rod we ever made in this taper. Features our early cosmetics: dark flamed cane, clear silk wraps with black tipping, agate stripping guide, bright ferrules, cigar grip with d/l NS cap and wedding band seat over cork.Very lightly fished and in VGC+ condition, this rod is for the expert angler...calm days, tiny flies, flat water and selective fish. Very fine tips, size 9 ferrule. Comes complete with our early hexagonal wood rod tube...this tube is highly figured curly maple with a golden amber stain. $1,300. Sold!

New Listing: Saracione Classic American Salmon/Steelhead reel. NM with only the slightest amount of foot wear. Reversable for L or RHW. Easy change spool. Adjustable drag...very smooth. W/extra spool and two pocket soft case. For 9-10 weight line and tons of backing. $700 Sold!.

New Listing! Peerless #6 Steelhead/Salmon Reel. 3 1/2" x 2", 9.8 oz. capacity is WF9 and 240 yards of 30 lb. backing..enough to handle just about any fish! NM, with a very slight amount of reel foot wear. With original soft pouch. $625 Sold!

New Listing: Abel Pt.5 reel: Black anodized Abel in great shape, only the smallest amount of wear on reel foot. Adjustable cork disc drag with very fine adjustment range from ultra light to enough drag to stop a tarpon. With black soft carry case, made in the USA. $200. SOLD!!!!

New Listing! Pezon et Michel Parabolic Supreme Competition w/Matching Reel!: 7' for DT4/5, 2p., 2t. Pumpkin color cane, green c/p silks, bronze color D/L screw lock, oxidized ferrules and ferrule plug, original labeled bag w/aluminum tube. Overall condition VG+, some silks a tad dry, straight and tight. A very clean and delightful rod, perfect for small to intermediate streams. In addition to the rod, is a RARE matching PM reel(made by Hardy) with original pouch and box(top of box missing) lined with an SA DT4 line in as new condition. The reel is reverable, marked with the PM name and "Superparabolic "76", w/ventilated spool/frame and in great condition with only slight edge wear. $1,100. SOLD!

Peerless 7M The 'M' stands for midge...diminutive size for up to DT4 lines. Raised pillar design, classic black side plates a perfect functional and aesthetic match with a cane rod. As new, never used, in box with all original paperwork. $425(retails at $489) SOLD!

New Listing! Leonard Duracane: 8', 2p., 2t. for DT5 or 6. Impregnated, NS step down ferrules, tan C/P silks, chrome guides, uplocking screw lock seat w/zebrawood(?) spacer, strap and ring hook keeper, vintage c. mid-70's. Cane is in great condition on this rod, the hook keeper wrap appears to have been overwrapped at some time. Rod is straight and tight, female ferrule apparently reset at some point in the past. Rod was sold through Angler'sMail in Parma Heights, Ohio. Unfortunately, the marking on this rod was lost...a common occurance on impregnated rods as the varnish coat over the ink can be easily chipped and lost. The rod was re-inked #806, Leonard Duracane, 8' #6 wt. Original bag with hanging tab, case may be an old replacement. $850

Newly Listed: Orvis Madison 6 1/2' for DT5, 2p, 2t. Serial number 53786 on butt and both tips. D/L aluminum screw lock w/walnut spacer. Dark impregnated cane. In good condition, a great small stream rod. Superfine grip, soiled with some hook digs near rear or grip.  Blued ferrules...could be re-blued or fished as is. Minor fishing sets in both tips. Chrome guides w/carballoy stripper and brown wraps. Case is original, bag is not. $650. SOLD!

Newly Listed: Hardy Perfect 3 5/8", RHW, c.1970.  Smooth aluminum foot w/milky white agate line guard. VG++ condition with only the smallest amount of enamel wear at edges. Original soft case + box(although the box is labeled as a 3 3/8") and reel is spooled with backing and an Air Cell Supreme sink tip 8 wt. $350. SOLD!

Langley Spinlite Model 850 DE LUXE: Nice, early ultralight spinning reel for 2-8 lb. test in plain aluminum finish. In good condition., w/a small amount of pitting in finish. Includes ariginal wrenches, extra spool in original box, and original bag(quite soiled). $60. SOLD!

Plastic Rods

Shakespeare Wonderrod 7' Combination Fly Spin, # A1288. 2/1  Early White fiberglass w/red 'wraps' of fiberglass painted red w/painted black tipping.  Large spinning guides and black ferrules. Long cork spinning grip w/anodized aluminum rings and a d/l aluminum reelest w/black plastic barrel. Reel seat 'frozen'. Stripper wrap is loose. Decal partially chipped but very readable. Fair condition w/original bag only. $20.

Shakespeare  #138 OT 8 1/2' 3p., 1 t. for DT6 or 7.  Flyrod. White glass, red wraps w/back spiral tipping. Black ferrules. Lime green, spring-loaded u/L reel seat. Cigar grip. Chipping on decal w/about 2/3 remaining. Original bag. Wraps very good. Slight tick in one ferrule.(metal to metal fit a hair loose).  Very good overall condition...put it in the Gremlin and go fish! $45.

W&M Trailmaster #4 TMS 6/ 1/2' Spinning 4/1.  Brown glass w/cute little mini ferrules. Brown and bronze s/l reel seat. One wrap(1st.) is broken and needs rewrapped) Other brown wraps in fair shape but could use a touch up. Grip soiled. good overall condition w/exceptions noted. Original bag and labeled aluminum case(dented). $30.

All Items Below This Line Previously Sold!

New Listing! Pezon et Michel Parabolic Speciale Normale 8 1/2' 5 wt. 2p, 1t. Blond cane, Wells grip, d/l bronze color screw lock. Reverse twist guides double wrapped in red, tipped black. Condition is quite good with virtually 100% of ferrule bluing remaining. Slight grip soiling. Varnish good, but could use a polish. Rod is straight w/no sets, ferrules tight.

Made famous by their association w/Charles Ritz, the P&M parabolic rods are casting machines. I took this out on the lawn with a Dt5 333 and was effortlessly laying out 50-60' and could do more with just a slight double haul.. I think this rod would actually prefer a WF6, or even a DT6 in the hands of a person who can slow their casting stroke and let the rod do the work.

Forget about all the crap you've read about parabolic rods. The stuff about requiring 'pinpoint timing', etc that was written more to stroke the egos of the writers then anything. Without fail, if I'm at a show and put a parabolic into the hands of a person who doesn't know it's a parabolic, they love the rod and are quite shocked to learn that they are easily able to cast these 'difficult' rods.

A great rod for big water fishing. With the tips being relatively heavy, perfect for streamer, small poppers and large hair bugs, weighted flies, as well as normal dry fly work. Bag may be original, case is a replacement aluminum. $550. SOLD!

New Listing! Fenwick Voyageur Glass Model FF756-4 7 1/2', 4-piece for DT6 line. Brown wraps tipped white. D/L screw lock seat w/Young-style grip. This typical brown-blanked Fenwick is in outstanding condition...its original owner is a good friend of ours who takes great care of his equipment. All of the original decals are present and in great shape.

It's kind of a hoot seeing the resurgance in glass rods of late, with some of the new higher end rods running $500 +. Newer anglers are discovering that some of this 'old technology' really made for great rods, and of the era the Fenwicks were amongst the very highest regarded for quality and castability. This one is from the mid-70's, and has its original labeled brown and white triangular case but the bag is a well made replacement in plaid fabric like the original. Labeled for DT6, but would be nice with a DT5 and a faster casting stroke.  Ah, nostaliga......$125 SOLD!.

Newly Listed! J.D. Wagner 8' 5-6 wt., 3p., 2t. Signature Series Model: Based on the Leonard Hunt model, this is the first rod we ever made in this taper(serial #1). Deeply flamed cane, transluscent silk(clear) with delicate black tipping, uplocking reel seat with a very fine burl spacer. Rod has been very lightly fished, is straight and tight 'as new' condition. Also comes with a hexagonal walnut case as was our practice at the time this rod was built. $1,350/offer. SOLD!

Newly Listed: Orvis Fullflex Glass rod, 8' for 8 wt line. Yellow glass blank, d/l screw lock w/walnut spacer. Chrome guides, good condition save some grip soiling and normal wear expected of this vintage. Original bag and aluminum tube. $75 SOLD!

Newly Listed: A.J. Thramer 7' 4 wt, 2p, 2t.  Fast. Flamed cane, cigar grip, black snakes w/transluscent orange/brown silks, oxidized downlocking cap and ring w/stabilized highly figured claro walnut spacer, black oxidized ns ferrules. A nicely done rod by A.J., this rod is in completely new condition, never fished, with a delightful quick action for DT4 line. A.J.'s rods are well executed considering the modest price and make a fine fishing companion. New! With bag and aluminum tube, asking $700. REDUCED TO $600! SOLD!

New Listing! Hardy Perfect Taupo, 3 7/8" for 8-9 wt. lines. ULTRARARE and highly desireable, originally designed to catch the huge fish in lake Taupo, NZ. Today, this reel makes an excellent steelhead and salmon reel. Vintage early 1960's, apparently never used with only the slightest bit of shop wear, near mint 98%. Original soft case.  Grab this reel as it won't last and you will probably never see this model again for this price and condition! $650. SOLD!

New Listing! RARE Seamaster Redbone Edition, MK III, Dual Mode. Mint, never used w/original case. Awesome condition and rare desireable special limited edition. Size is 4" x 1 7/8". $1,000. SOLD!

Another New Seamaster Listing!: Seamaster Duo Mode MK II, gold frame with black spool in super condition, fished but still excellent, for 9 or 10 wt lines. RHW w/Korpin padded case. A great reel and a bit smaller then the model listed above, it measures 3 1/4" x 1 7/8". $1,050. SOLD!

New Listing! Another VERY RARE find, the Catino Tarpon Model. Reel has extra spool plus extra drag plate for L-hand conversion. Includes instruction sheet for making the conversion to L-hand. MINT, no bag or box. $550 SOLD!

New Listing!  Peerless#5, Never Used, Mint, w/original soft case, box, papers. Weighing 8 oz., with a 3 1/4" diameter this reel will hold a WF7 line + 180 yds of backing, making it an excellent high-quality steelhead reel. The usual level of Peerless workmanship is evident and a new one will set you back $689....offered at $575. SOLD!

New Listing! Peerless #1 reel. A great little reel for up to DT3 line. Black delrin ventilated side plate, click drag, serpentine handle. Some honest wear with a few dings on rims, otherwise very good w/original soft pouch. Priced to move at $200! SOLD!

New Listing! Leather rod tube by Leathercrafts of England. Light brown saddle leather, top w/strap and buckle, carry handle and detachable carry strap, for a 2-piece rod up to 6'3" in length.  Brand new condition!! Priced to move at $100! SOLD!

New Listing! 1903 Hardy Bougle' Replica. Pre-owned but never used, in mint condition w/leather case, original box, etc. See our Hardy page for pics of this reel model. Retails for $485, must sacrifice at $385. SOLD!

Note: we have just received a large consignment of vintage cane rods,  flyreels, glass spinning and baitcasting rods and reels. Most of the cane rods were made by noted Clevelander Sib Leotta. Sib was a world champion tournament caster, author and rodbuilder.

Many of these rods may have been made in conjunction with another Cleveland builder, Oros, as they bear quite a few cosmetic and structural similarities. As noted individually, these rods are not artistic masterpieces, but reflect the fact that they were made to fish with. Any of the rods listed will provide an excellent casting and fishing experience, at an unbeatable price.

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 6'8" 2 p. 1 t. 4-5wt. Hexagonal Bronze c/p wraps. Mildrum stripper. Large Western grip. D/L black aluminum screw lock w/ walnut spacer. A nice rod with a brisk casting action for DT 4or 5. Caramel colored cane, varnish good. Super-Z ferrules w/logo stamp. Ferrules tight and rod straight. Bag (torn at one seam) and aluminum tube. $250 SOLD!

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 7' 2 p. 1 t. 5-6 wt. QUAD! Gold and maroon c/p wraps. Mildrum stripper. Large cigar grip. D/L black aluminum screw lock w/ walnut spacer. A nice quad with a brisk casting actiomn for DT 5 or 6. Caramel colored cane, varnish fair. Marked with owner's name. Fishing sets noted. Bag only. $200 SOLD!

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 7' 2 p. 1 t. 4-5wt. QUAD! Maroon wraps w/black tipping and fancy spiral wraps in black. Marked for a DT 5-6 line, this rod is much better adapted for a DT 4 or 5. Large cigar grip. D/L black aluminum screw lock w/ walnut spacer. A nice, lighter action quad. Fishing sets noted, varnish quite good.  Marked with owner's name. Bag only. $225 SOLD!

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 7 1/2' 2 p. 1 t. 5-6 wt. QUAD! Gold and maroon c/p wraps, Mildrum stripper. Large cigar grip. D/L black aluminum screw lock w/ walnut spacer. A nice quad with a brisk casting actiomn for DT 4 or 5. Caramel colored cane, varnish good. Marked with owner's name. Fishing sets noted. Bag only. $250. SOLD!

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 8' 2 p. 1 t. 5-6 wt. Hexagonal. Brown c/p wraps w/back tipping and fancy open spirals. Fast casting action for DT 5 or 6. Mildrum stripper. Large cigar grip. D/L black aluminum screw lock w/ walnut spacer. Oxidized NS ferrules. Caramel colored cane, varnish good. Marked with owner's name. Fishing sets noted. Bag only. $250. SOLD!

Ormar Deluxe Trout Rod 8' 3p. 1 t. 5-6 wt. Hexagonal. Black wraps w/fancy open spirals. Fast casting action for DT 5 or 6. Mildrum stripper. Large cigar grip. D/L aluminum screw lock w/ black plastic spacer. Rolled NS ferrules.  Ferrules are tight and female on butt section needs to be reset. Caramel colored cane, varnish good. Marked with owner's name in white ink. Fishing sets noted. Bag and aluminum tube. $200. SOLD!

Kent 7'6" 2p., 2t. 4-5 wt. Hexagonal. I have seen a number of rods marked with the name Kent, and have been told that this maker worked in PA. Red and black variegated wraps, tipped black. Large cigar grip w/ d/l black and bronze aluminum screw lock seat. Caramel cane. Varnish is fair to poor, and could use a refinish or good polish. Oxidized step down ferrules are still tight. A rod with a very nice action and would make an excellent fishing companion. Square wood rod case w/green canvas cover. Fishing sets noted. $175. SOLD!

Unmarked 9'  3p. 2, t. 7 wt. Medium action. Possibly made by Sib Leotta, or refinished from an English rod w/old parts. Rod sections not of exactly equal length or consistent color, but none significantly short. Varnish good on butt and tips, poor on mid(?). Black wraps w/fancy open spirals and cross-wrapping. Super-Z ferrules w/logo stamp. Ferrules tight and sections quite stright. Large cigar grip w/ aluminum ring and aluminum pocketed butt and end caps, marked R. Turnbull, Edinbergh. No bag, fiberboard case. Owner's name inked on shaft. $175. SOLD!

Unmarked 7', 4 1/2 oz. Medium action cane Spinning rod. Possibly made by Sib Leotta and inked w/owner's name. Brown and black wraps w/ black open spirals.  Blond cane, varnish fair. Large white agate spinning guides. Rod is marked in black ink in 1/2" intervals from grip up to first guide.(measuring stick!) Long cork spinning grip w/green and gold aluminum slip ring system to hold reel. Ferrules tight, casting set noted. Bag only. $75. SOLD!

Unmarked 7', 4 1/2 oz. Medium action cane Spinning rod. Possibly made by Sib Leotta and inked w/owner's name. Black wraps w/ black open spirals.  Blond cane, varnish fair. Large chrome spinning guides. Long cork spinning grip w/ aluminum slip ring system to hold reel. Plated ferrules a bit loose(metal to metal fit worn) but fishable, casting set noted. Bag, aluminum tube w/ rubber cap. $75. SOLD!

Forest & Sons, London 10' 3 p. 2 t. 6(?) wt. Slow. Full red intermediates, reverse double twist snakes, agate stripper. Large cigar grip w/ d/l aluminum ring and pocket to receive reel foot. Brass twist lock type ferrules, w/brown wood ferrule plugs. Brass winding check and labeled end cap. Varnish poor, some wraps dry and unraveling. An antique rod best suited as a wall hanger or curiosity, although in decent shape considering its age. Sections vary slightly in length as is the norm for English rods, but apparently full length. One tip-top needs reset and wrapped, second tip-top missing. Original labeled heavy canvas bag, case an aluminum replacement. Could also be restored and fished...for a masochist. Boodles of character. $75. SOLD!

Reels

Hardy St. John: 3 7/8", c.1950's w/box and original packing material. Absolutely mint, unused. Box shows some wear, normal for age. $275. Sold!

Pflueger Medalist 1492: Nice, desirable 2 7/8" size w/original box, tag and pamphlet. Reel shows quite a bit of use but still retains 90%+ of finish, typical edge wear and some wear on back plate. Sculpted pillar design/ w double bar line guard, right hand retrieve only.  Medalist logo on spool release cover has some melt down. White marbalized handle. One screw for reel foot missing. Box fair. $55. SOLD!

Pflueger: Early, small stamped metal reel. Nice decorator piece, click not functional, handle bent. $10. SOLD!

Bache Brown Mastereel Deluxe: Very early(first model made) spinning reel w/half bail, great shape, retains virtually all black finish. Marked w/"Airex Equipment Corporation". Comes w/original  labeled box and pamphlet. Also included: the original Airex price list from 1947(this reel listed at $25!). Box fair. $110! SOLD!

Langley Spinlite Model 850 DE LUXE: Nice, early ultralight spinning reel for 2-8 lb. test in plain aluminum finish. In good condition., w/a small amount of pitting in finish. Includes ariginal wrenches, extra spool in original box, and original bag(quite soiled). $60.

Thommen Record #400: very cool early Swiss spinning reel w/green enamel finish. Very minor surface scratching on bottom of reel, otherwise enamel excellent. $50. SOLD!

Pflueger Supreme #1573: 8 oz. level wind casting  reel w/name cast into sideplate. Anti back-lash adjustment. Extra Cub handle included. Grey matte finish. Fair condition overall, cumfo ring shot.Original bag quite worn, pamphlet included. $25. SOLD!

Shakespeare Uncle Sam Model 1914: #23037, white ivoroid counterbalanced handle, slightly bent. Fair condition. $45

Vintage Reels

Two Mint Reels from Grants Pass: Both reels are absolutely mint, never used, spooled with line, backing and leader connections. Both are LHW, dark green and aluminum colors. Would look great on either cane rods and especially on a green-color graphite stick. Disc drags w/adjustable drag ranges..very smooth and quiet. Both come w/original boxes, pouches and boxes w/ related care sheets/literature. One reel is the 3/4 size, the second the 5/6 size. Both are offered at $525, and retail for $630/$650. You can read more about them here.  SOLD!

Bogdan Steelhead reel: Just listed! As-new condition. RHW. Champagne gold finish with black side plates. Avoid a long wait for this American classic by the master craftsman.  With original suede bag $1,300. SOLD

Hardy Perfect: 1950's Vintage. Black enamel finish. This reel is in absolute MINT condition, 100% perfect, and the thick ribbed foot shows no sign of ever being mounted on a reel seat. Desirable 3 1/8" size. The original box shows some wear, but few reels of this vintage ever reach the market in this condition.$400.SOLD!

Peerless Model 1 1/2: Classic looks, counter-weighted serpentine handle, black delrin side plates. Adjustable drag. With original box, paperwork and pouch. Reel shows use with some abrasions and dings on the edges, but in fine working order. $300 SOLD!

Penn International 1.5 "Baby" model: Diminutive size(although quite heavy) with a very fine adjustable disc drag. Gold anodized finish, serial number B941125. Made in the US of A, by golly! Never used, but a small ding on the spool prevents classification as 'mint.' A nice reel with a very smooth drag. With original pouch. Reduced to $175! SOLD!

Hardy Reproduction 1896 Houghton Perfect: Made from bronzed solid brass this is one of only 1,000 of these models issued. 3" in diameter, mint  condition with leather case, this model sold for $1395 new.  $1,100. SOLD!

Hardy Bougle replica: The Hardy Bougle as described in detail on our Hardy page.  As new with original box and case- has never been used and in as-new condition. Serial # 338. $400. SOLD

Hardy St. Andrew: Rare largest size fly reel in the Lightweight Series. Made between 1962-69. Excellent condition. $225.SOLD

Peerless Number 5: This model measures 3 1/4" x 1 3/4", and will carry a WF7 and 180 yards of backing. Unfished with zipppered lether case. $595.  SOLD!

Vintage Rods

J.D. Wagner 9' 8-9 wt.

3/2 Medium. This is one of our rod models we recommend for the Great Lake's steelheader. Adapted from the Paul Young Para 17, this rod has relatively heavy tips suitable for chucking weighted flies. Medium flammed cane, uplocking screw lock reel seat with extension butt, transluscent silk wraps. This rod is a real powerhouse and can throw an entire Wulff triangle taper line in the hands of a good caster. Barely used, with walnut hexagonal case and bag. $1,000.  Check out the nice fish caught by another customer that uses this rod for steelhead and salmon on our customer photo page. SOLD!

R.L Winston 8' 4 wt.

2/2 Medium. Made and delivered in 1999, this rod is as new, having never been fished and lawn cast only. Even the plastic covering still remains on the grip! This rod features all of the impecable characteristics of a Winston: hollow fluted construction, duronze ferrules, glass-like varnish, fine harmonizing silk wraps with overwrapped ferrules, downlocking nickel silver seat with rewa rewa insert, bambbo winding check, cloth sack and brown aluminum case with brass end cap.  Another fine casting instrument, executed flawlessly by Glen Brackett and his fine co-workers.  As new $1,850. (current list $2,100) SOLD!

Sharpe Scottie Featherweight  7' 4-5 wt.

2/1 Med./Fast. Impregnated. Aluminum DL cap and ring, cigar grip,burgandy wraps. Blued ferrules. A real nice rod for someone looking for a quality rod at a good price. Desirable length and line weight rating. In good fishing condition, wrap on male ferrule is slightly frayed and male shows signs of pliers used to unseat a stuck ferrule, but in fine working order. Aluminum butt cap engraved with the owner's name. In good shape to fish, with a corrosponding low price. No bag or tube, but a replacement can be supplied upon request. $250.SOLD!

Sharpe Scottie 8' 6-7 wt.

2/1 Med./Fast. Impregnated. Aluminum DL screw lock,cigar grip,burgandy wraps. Blued ferrules. A nice rod for bigger water with a deep flexing action. Low maintanance impregnated finish. Original bag, no tube. Wraps a little dry, but we will touch them up for you gratis. $250. SOLD!

Heddon Baitcast 4 1/2' Stiff

2/2, Staggered ferrule design. Full intermediates in red and olive silk. Agate guides and tip tops.Plated N.S. locking reel seat  with Heddon-Dowagiac engraved logo and finely knurled N.S. butt cap. Narrow cork rings forming a pleasing grip and foregrip. Step down ferrules also very ornately knurled. The earliest Heddon baitcaster that we've seen, this rod needs some attention to bring it back to a collector's showpiece. Varnish soft, intermediates on butt missing and others also fraying and/or missing, fish decal chipped, ferrules loose. One tip down about 1" w/replacement agate tip-top. Original labeled canvas bag and labeled black fiberboard tube with impressed logo on carrying strap and nicely knurled cap. Despite all exceptions could be restored for a great addition to a Heddon collection.$250.

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