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FLY RODS I have plenty of excellent
fly-rods between 6’6” and 8’6” in stock . Say what you need, and I’ll mail
you back with suggestions. Anything currently un-wrapped can be colour
specified. HEDDON (Model to be
advised) 9’ three section with two tips. Appears to be about a #4/5 Swelled
butt design. Nickel silver ferrules and reel fittings. Original four section
bag. £250. (
PHOTO) Leonard USA 1950 ? The Leonard Rod. Maybe # 3/4 9’0” 3/1. I understand that
this is one of the very desirable Catskill series of rods. A very unusual
find here in England. This Leonard rod is made to an incredible standard – much
better than any British-made rod of the period. It is extremely fine in the
tip, and was presumably made for the smallest size of silk line, or early
plastic. Needs restoration, but the cane is in fine condition, under slightly
reticulated varnish. Cane swells above the handle, which itself is quite
small and thin, with a butternut wood spacer. The very finely-made cap and
slider fittings are nickel silver, as are the ferrules. Wrapped in light red
silk, with very complicated and finely executed signature wraps. All snakes,
plus small drop loop tip-top. Original cloth bag (in poor condition). No work
undertaken on this rod here, as it clearly deserves the attentions of someone who understands high grade, pre-fire
Leonards. $600. (
PHOTOGRAPHS) Leonard USA 1930’s ? 57” (
PHOTOGRAPH) Butt section only from a salmon fly rod. This would make the base of
an interesting restoration/building project. The quality of this butt is
simply breath-taking. Beautiful fittings in nickel silver. Looks as though it
would make up to a #11 or #12. Presumably the tapers for Leonards are
accessible through Rodmakers’ site. (PRICE
Offers) P.D.Malloch of Perth 1958c 8’6” #5/6 3 piece. Conveniently transportable rod. Super little
all-round trout rod from the most prestigious of all Scottish makers.
Excellent cond. Appears to have been little used from new. Agate stripper and
tip ring. Snake intermediates. Red silk with fine intermediates ties. High
grade shive corks. Aluminium furniture £275 Ogden Smiths 1965 c ‘Royal Sovereign’ 7’6” /1 #4/5. A stunning and super quality
rod from one of the great London makers. Super flor shive cork handle with
lightweight aluminium sliding reel-band and polished housing butt-cap. Wrapped in finest silks: old gold at
ferrules and light brass at guides. Fine near-transparent intermediates at
name. Agate stripper, s/s snakes intermediates, hayfork drop-loop tip top.
£370. Sharpes (Aberdeen) 1975 c 14’ #10 3/2 Swelled splice. Salmon fly. NEW. Quite what a replacement for
this rod would cost from a comparable maker, is hard to imagine. I suspect
Sharpes, if they were still in business, or Hardy’s, would want around
£2,500. A magnificent salmon rod. £395 Paul Young USA. ‘Driggs River Special’ (repro.) 7’2” #5 /2 Two tips. High quality reproduction of the rod that is said by some to be the best all-round trout rod
ever designed. Superb flamed cane. Flor grade corks. Polished Fosters housing
butt cap with decorated sliding band. Agate stripping guide, USA twist snake
intermediates, drop loop tip-top. Gossamer silk tied in transparent gold with
one-turn tippets in contrasting black (alternative choices possible). £575 REELS Allcocks Pattern Nine 3½” Centrepin
1937. Stag motif. Lever check. Centre latch drum removal. Original Xylonite
handles. Internal drum spokes. Alloy with brass foot. The Pattern 9 was made
only during the period 1937 – 1939, after which the factory was went over to
wartime (wheels) production, so it is quite rare. Originally black coated,
this Pattern Nine, has aged very gracefully, with a rich shine and patina. It
is still nicely tight on its spindle, suggesting that it has had a gentle
lifestyle. Spins well for those who can Wallis cast. Contracted drum gives
excellent line recovery. Partnered with a Wizard or Record Breaker sized rod
this would be an excellent all-round float fishing reel. Very simple, very
beautiful, and very competent. £325
(Photograph) Allcocks 1939 Aerial Popular 4” Wide. The most sought after Aerial size. Many
of the 4” Aerials were bought for salmon spinning, and had a hard life loaded
to the rim with 20lb line, and casting big lures. This one seems to have no
spindle wear, so it has either been in a drawer for a long time, or it’s had
light float fishing use. The reel looks lovely with lots of shine and
patina about it. It also spins for ages, with no wobble. After seeing a lot
of bedraggled Pops it’s nice to find a really good 4”. The perfect barbel
reel. £395
(Link to photograph) ABU
1700 Very
collectable. In virtually mint condition. No wear at all. Suitable for
inclusion in a serious collection. (Not many of these around). £95
PHOTOGRAPH ABU
6000C 1970 Black plates. Little used. All original, with
tools and oil, in leather case. £165 ABU
5000 1968 Red plates. Little used.
All original. In leather case with oil bottle. £145 Hardy's Eureka 4” Centrepin Circa 1950
In virtually mint condition. No wear at all. Suitable for inclusion in
a serious collection, but even better suited to use for another 50 years. A
very beautiful and classic latched centrepin
from a very prestigious maker. £450 (On
reserve) Hardy’s Altex No 2. Very early. Like Chris
Yates’ in a Passion for Angling. Appears to be |