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• (M) Mint - Appears to be unused/brand new in original bag and tube • (NM) Near Mint - As above with minor exceptions which are noted • (EXC) Excellent - Shows signs of light to medium use • (VG) Very Good - Shows signs of normal use • (G) Good - Shows signs of heavy use. May be fishable as is, but likely needs work • (F) Fair - Needs work prior to being fished • (RS) Restored - Original hardware/specifications were used • (RF) Refinished - Non-original hardware and/or specifications were used Other Abbreviations:
• C&R - Cap & Ring |
The following rods are available for purchase (unless noted otherwise in the description). The rods are listed by length first, then alphabetically by maker. A sale pending tag denotes that an agreement to purchase the item has been reached, but the sale may not yet have been completed.
J. Lionberger ~ 6’ ~ 2/1 ~ 3.4oz. ~ 5wt ~ EXC (exceptions noted)~ The off-set ferrule design (tip is ~ 3 ˝” shorter than the butt) results in a rod with a stout taper that can be used to fight larger than average fish in tight quarters. It features light carmel-colored cane nicely done black/orange jasper wraps tipped black and shiny varnish finish. Chromes guides and shouldered nickel-plated ferrules that fit smooth and tight and give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. The tip section juts out a few degrees to the starboard side and there are a few black “water marks” on the tip section which are a cosmetic flaw only. Comfortable modified cigar grip is flared at the palm. Very nicely figured tiger-stripe maple seat with N/S D/Ling cap and ring hardware. Petite N/S WC. No HK. Inked on the rod in blank script is: J. Lionberger. Comes with a bag and aluminum tube. $99
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Sewell Dunton ~ 7.5' ~ 2/1 ~ 5.2 oz. ~ 6/7 wt. ~ VG- ~ The Sewell N. Dunton & Son Rod Co of Greenfield, MA came to fruition after Dunton obtained parts and supplies from the defunct Montague Rod Co. The shop turned out fair to middling “blue collar” rods and few very nice ones. Unfortunately, the tip section on this 7.5’er is ˝” short. The rod features varnished light browntone cane, red wraps (a few have been redone) and rolled welt ferrules that ‘pop’ when separated. A few of the wraps looks like they were touched up with varnish which resulted in some excess build-up. Reversed half wells sheet cork grip, black D/L’ing screw and slide hood seat. Exposed WC. No HK. Acetate label bearing the Sewell N. Dunton & Son name is 100% intact. No bag or tube. The solid stout taper and would make a nice rod for floatn’ lakes and ponds for large ‘gills and crappie. $99
South Bend ~ 7.5' ~ 2/2 ~ 4.3 oz ~ 5/6/7 wt. ~ VG+ ~ This early "Jordan Era" South Bend classic sans model number features medium blonde shafts, red wraps tipped black, red agate stripper, bronze snakes and tip-tops. Each section is of differing lengths, Butt: 45 3/4", Tip 1: 45 1/2" and Tip 2: 45". Tip 1 also has a replacement tip top guide with an elongated wrap (not sure if it is protecting something or was done that way). Chrome plated ferrules are a bit worn and have a loose fit and a faint click can be felt. Cigar grip has some ridging. Screw D/L'ing metal seat. Exposed WC and folding ring HK. Oval acetate label which features the SB Bait Company Quality tackle logo is 90% intact. Comes with green canvas bag that is much too short for the rod and an aluminum tube with partial SB label and SB logo stamped into the cap and bottom end. The rod has a stiff, fast action and would make a good low-budget multi-purpose stick. $125
Montague Rapidan ~ 8.5' ~ 3/2 ~ 5.8oz. ~ 6wt. ~ EXC+ (exception noted) ~ This nicely-built production rod classic was Montague’s workhorse and probably their best selling rod. The acetate label present on the butt section is fully intact and indicates that the rod was built between 1939 and 1949. It features browntone cane, gold silk wraps and a glass smooth varnish finish. Chrome-housed red agate stripper, chrome snakes and new bronze tip-tops. Snug fitting plated ferrules give a soft “pop” when separated. Comfortable light wells grip. D/L'ing screw and slide hood seat with black plastic spacer. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. Comes with a blue 4 compartment bag black Montague-issue fiber tube (no cap) for 9’ Rapidan that has 98% of the tube label still intact. The varnish over the over words Genuine Tonkin, which are neatly inked on black script just below the butt section label is chipped and some of the letters are missing. This rod has a strong medium action and throws nice loops with Cortland 444 Peach DT-6 and WF-7. A nice rod for trout, bass and panfish at a very user friendly price.
Varney/Montague ~ 8.5’ ~ 3/2 ~ 4.6 oz. ~ 5wt. ~ VG – (exceptions noted) ~ The reel seat, winding check and ferrules on the unique unmarked rod point to it being a high end Varney-era Montague. It features light brown cane with swelled butt, copper silk wraps tipped black with copper and black intermediate signature wraps. The varnish, possibly overcoated and/or redone at some point in the past, is sound but crazed. Petite amber agate stripper, hardened steel snakes and tip-tops. The tip-top guides are close in appearance, but do not match. The sections measure as follows: Butt & Tip#1 - 34.5”, Tip#2 34 1/8”, Mid – 33 1/2”. Both tips sections have sets. The ferrule on the mid section is loose and can easily be removed with light hand pressure. The other ferrules will require a thorough cleaning. Comfortable Wells grip is soiled but very sound and serviceable. Full German silver D/Ling cap and ring seat and WC. HK is missing. Comes with a brown canvas bag that may or may not be original. No tube. The rod possesses a sweet medium action and would seem to be right at home with a WF or DT 5. This karma-laden wand from yesteryear is a perfect candidate for a restoration. $195
Montague Red Wing ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 6.2 oz. ~ 6/7wt. ~ EXC (exceptions noted) -~ This quality-built classic, along with the Manitou, were Montague’s highest grade rods. It features browntone cane, red wraps tipped gold which may have been re-done as evidenced by the one of the tip –top guide wraps being a touch longer than the other. Nice varnish finish which was recently over-coated and buffed to a fine luster. Chrome stripper, snakes and tip tops. Polished NS ferules give a soft ‘pop’ when separated. I noted a ferrule click at the butt/mid connection and the fit at this connection is worn and needs to be addressed. Comfortable flared half wells grip shows some ridging a pitting. D/L'ing screw and slide hood hardware and hallmark red spacer. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. The acetate label is 99% intact. Comes with what is believed to be the original green bag and original black aluminum tube. This medium action powerhouse throws nice loops with a Cortland 444 Peach DT and WF-7. A quality rod with lot’s a life. $195
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Unmarked ~ 9’ ~ 3/2 ~ F 4- ~ This Calcutta cane rod is a wonderful blast from the past. The dual guides on the mid and one tip date the rod to the turn of the previous century. The agate stripper is loose and detached from its wraps and is a bent snake guide on the other tip section. 1 tip is down ˝”, the other is down 4 ˝”. Comes in a form case with metal “Chinese hat” ends and a brown canvas outer bag. No tube. A nice piece of Americana that would add some karma to any cabin or trout room wall $99
Heddon Premier #115 ~ 9.5' ~ 3/2 ~ 3F ~ 6.4oz. ~ GBG or C (8wt.) ~ EXC+ RS ~ This Heddon classic was sold exclusively by Sears, Roebuck & Co. from approximately 1948 to 1952 and is rarely seen in the 9.5’ ~ 3F format. It features light browntone cane with swelled butt, light gold silks tipped black and nicely executed varnish finish. Bronze Mildrum stripper, hardened steel snakes, and black tip-tops. Black Japanned ferrules fit smooth and tight and give a nice pop when separated. Comfortable light reversed half wells grip. D/L'ing screw and slide hood seat over an ivory coral tenite spacer. Exposed WC. No HK. Straight line Heddon writing and rod stats. Comes with a black bag that may or may not be original and aluminum tube with a black rubber cork-style top. The stout medium action is perfect for tossin’ terrestrials, streamers and buggers in waters that hold larger than average quarry. $195
These karma-laden historic split cane rods are perfect decorations for your office or trout room. They would also make good "practice rods" for the hobbyist and novice restorationist. They may be missing a few guides or wraps, but you won't find them for less at your local "Anitque & Junque" shop.
Past rods have included rods from South Bend, Horrocks Ibbotson, Montague, Milwards and others. Prices generally range from $25 to $50. When in stock, these usually sell fast. Availabilty varies so please inquire. Please don't hesitate to call (616) 554-6239 or email CWcollecti@aol.com for more information.
Horrocks-Ibbotson Tonka Prince~ 7’~ 2/1 ~ 4oz. ~ 5 wt. ~ EXC RF ~ This rod from the famous Utica, NY tackle giant was refinished at some point in the past and features light carmel-colored colored cane, purple silk wraps and a shiny new varnish finish. Bronze snakes (no stripping guide) and tip-top. Smooth fitting chrome plated ferrules give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. The tip section lists to the starboard side a degree or two which did not seem to affect performance during rod performance testing activities. Straight sheet-cork grip. D/L'ing screw and slide hood seat with a black plastic spacer. Exposed WC. No HK. Tonka Prince is inked on the butt section in white script with the acetate label right below 99.9% intact. This label was used on H-I rods built at near the end of WW-II (c. 1945 to c. 1950). Comes with what looks like the original bag with remnants of the hang tag still in place and a replacement aluminum tube. This rod, like it’s very popular sister, the “Tonka Queen”, is about as easy throwing as they come with a medium-fast action that is well suited for dry fly work on small to medium size streams. A nice little production rod that’s easy on the wallet.Sierra Fly Rods ~ 7’ ~ 2/1 ~ 4.9oz. ~ 4/5wt ~ EXC+ ~ This nicely done wand features a swelled-butt, carmel-colored cane with nicely done black/orange jasper wraps and shiny varnish finish. Chromes guides and shouldered nickel-plated ferrules that fit smooth and tight and give a nice ‘pop’ when separated. Comfortable full wells grip. Very nicely figured redwood burl seat with N/S U/L’ing screw and slide hood hardware. Exposed WC. Folding ring HK. Inked on the rod in blank script is: Sierra gv Fly Rods 7.0’ – 4wt. Comes with a nicely-made soft coth bag and aluminum tube sans cap. The rod has a brisk medium-fast to fast action and would be a good choice for dryfly work in close quarters. A nice looking, nice casting wand that certainly won’t break the bank.$175 WINTER SALE $125South Bend No. 77 ~ 9' ~ 3/2 ~ 5.9 oz ~ 7/8wt. ~ EXC+ (exceptions noted) ~ This early Wes Jordan Era South Bend classic remains in all original condition and features honey-colored shafts, black silk wraps tipped gold, red agate stripper housed in a chrome frame and bronze snakes and tip-tops. The original varnish is sound, but shows areas of crazing that should respond to buff-out with soft, careful hand. Plated ferrules remain in near new condition and give a nice pop when separated. The ferrule fit on Tip #2 is a bit loose, though the ferrule still gives a nice pop. Comfortable sheet cork Wells grip shows little handling. Exposed WC. No HK. Screw D/L'ing metal seat looks near new. The oval acetate label is 100% intact and in perfect condition on the butt section. 77 ~ 9’ is also inked on the butt section in white ink. Comes with the original bag with stitched in label and aluminum tip tube. No outer tube. The strong and stout medium-fast action was designed to handle large bass. A nice find for the South Bend collector.