Rod #018705

Length	7’3”	Serial #	018705
Line Weight	5 wt.	Pieces	2 pc. c/w 2 tips
Reel Seat	Bellinger Downlocking Ni-Silver	Insert Wood	Impregnated Maple Burl
Handle type	Cigar	Ferrules	Super Z
Strip Guide	Mildrum Carboly	Chromed Snake Guides	Hopkins & Holloway
Rod Finish	Varnish	Wraps	Tan c/w dark tippings
Fittings Blued	No	Flamed	Yes – medium color
Rod Bag	Yes	Aluminum Case	Yes
Rod Case Over-bag	Yes
PRICE	$ 1435.00 CDN

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This is a new taper I worked up over the winter. Starting with a  fast taper I’m presently using for dry fly work, I beefed up the taper a little around the ferrule and shortened the rod length a little to reduce swing weight and increase tip speed. It would make a good transition rod for those folks just switching to cane from graphite rods. The rod using this taper supports casts to 75 feet but it’s sweet @ 40’. You will appreciate the medium flamed cane and low luster finish when chasing browns. 

 

Rod #039606

Length	8'0"	Serial #	039606
Line Weight	6 wt	Pieces	2 pc. c/w 2 tips
Reel Seat	Andersen style cap/ring	Insert Wood	Birds Eye Maple
Handle type	Modified Western	Ferrules	Super Z
Strip Guide	Mildrum	Chromed Snake Guides	Hopkins & Holloway
Rod Finish	Varnish	Wraps	Tan c/w olive tipping
Fittings Blued	No	Flamed	No
Rod Bag	Yes	Aluminum Case	Yes
Rod Case Over-bag	Yes	Amount Used	New
PRICE	$ 1400.00 CDN

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This taper I developed  for fishing larger waters while still delivering the delicacy to fish smaller flies. I use it to fish a dropper/dry combinations as well. This rod is now my "go to" rod for fishing southern Alberta trout streams where is is generally an issue.

 

Rod #017206

Length	6'0"	Serial #	017206
Line Weight	3 wt.	Pieces	2 pc. C/w 2 tips
Reel Seat	Cap/ring	Insert Wood	Tamarack
Handle type	Modified Western	Ferrules	Super Z
Strip Guide	Mildrum	Chromed Snake Guides	Hopkins & Holloway
Rod Finish	Varnish	Wraps	Light brown/dark brown tipping
Fittings Blued	No	Flamed	No
Rod Bag	Yes	Aluminum Case	Yes
Rod Case Over-bag	No	Amount Used	New
PRICE	$ 1350.00 CDN

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This taper was a challenge. The folks at Rodmakers were working up a 6 foot taper using a 3 weight line designed to cast a dry fly in the 50 foot range. The tapered worked out well and did what was required. For short casts in smaller streams, I would line the rod with a DT4F. The price is $50.00 less as no rod case over bag is provided.

Rod #019008  SOLD

Length	7'6"	Serial #	019008
Line Weight	4 wt.	Pieces	3 pc. c/w 2 tips
Reel Seat	Double ring	Insert Wood	Maybe rosewood
Handle type	Modified Western	Ferrules	Super Z
Strip Guide	Mildrum	Chromed Snake Guides	Hopkins & Holloway
Rod Finish	Varnish	Wraps	Dark red c/w black tippings
Fittings Blued	No	Flamed	No
Rod Bag	Yes	Aluminum Case	Yes
Rod Case Over-bag	No	Amount Used	New
PRICE	$ 1500.00 CDN

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This taper is a Leonard taper for a 4 or 5 weight line. I like it with the 4 weight. It casts effortlesly at the 40' range and with a light double haul will certainly cast over 70'. The rod shaft is dyed with a brown dye to lessen the "flash".The price is $50.00 less as no rod case over bag is provided.

All of the above rods are FOB my shop. Delivery is via courier with shipping to anywhere in North America costing about $ 100.00.

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