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The Classic Graphite Fly Rod List

Quality Fly Rods from the Finest Makers

UPDATED May 13, 2020


Classic doesn't necessarily mean 'old' or 'vintage'. And it doesn't always mean bamboo. The rods offered on The List are fly rods of high quality spanning all eras of manufacture - from early Leonard and Thomas bamboo rods, through the pinnacle of fiberglass and graphite, to today's custom makers working with all blank materials. The List may seem eclectic at first. However, every rod offered has one quality in common with all others on The List: it is a well made and enjoyable fly fishing rod. 


Some items have additional photos. Click the photo in each listing for more images if available. You can always request additional photos when you begin communicating with us. 


Contact us for additional information using the form at the bottom of the page. 

Fenwick

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Classic Fenwicks

1. Fenwick XF-806; Boron; 8' ~ 3.0 oz. ~ 6wt.  As New, probably unfished. Wrapped black tipped gold. Slender black blank. Downlocking reel seat with walnut filler. Half-Wells grip. Replacement REC bag & black labeled tube are EX+. A hard to find rod! 

$295 + Shipping


2. Fenwick GFF-805; HMG Graphite; 8' ~ 2.75 oz. ~ 5wt. EX+ to Near Mint condition. Wrapped grey, tipped light green. Grey blank. Uplocking reel seat over cork filler. Half-Wells grip. Original Bag and black labeled tube are EX+. 

$225 + Shipping


3. Fenwick GFF-856; HMG Graphite; 8'6" ~ 3 1/8 oz. ~ 6wt. EX+ to Near Mint condition. Wrapped grey, tipped light green. Grey Blank. Uplocking reel seat with over cork filler. Half-Wells grip. Original bag and labeled tube are EX+.

$195 + Shipping

 

For more information, or to purchase one of these rod, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.


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Orvis Classic Graphite

Fine action graphite...

A little about these rods--they represent the First, Second and Third generation Orvis Graphite rods from the 1970s through the 1980s. (build dates are identifiable on most of the butt caps.)

 

All are on the famous "unsanded" Orvis graphite blanks of low-to-medium modulus. The HLS (High Line Speed) Third Gen rods are the fastest of the group. These early rods are all known for approximating the action of bamboo/glass and presenting a delicate line.

 

All of the rods are in EX to NM condition with no faults. Most have been fished, but lightly. All have labeled tubes and original bags.


Shipping/insurance will be additional per rod via USPS Priority Mail.


Reasonable offers on multiple rods or the complete collection will be considered. 


Sales on these rods are final unless we miss some major condition issue. 


For more information, or to purchase one of these outstanding rods, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.


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Pricing

  1. 7' 1oz. 4wt HLS $295 SOLD
  2. 7'6" 1-3/8oz. 1wt  One Weight $200 SOLD
  3. 7'6" 1-1/2oz. 3wt Tippet $295 SOLD
  4. 7'6" 2-1/8oz. 6wt Superfine $200 SOLD
  5. 7'9" 2-5/8oz. 5wt Far & Fine $295 SOLD
  6. 8' 2-1/4oz. 6wt Superfine $200 SOLD
  7. 8' 2-1/2oz. 4wt Western $295 SOLD
  8. 8'3" 2-1/2oz. 3wt Western $350 NOW $325

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Pricing

  1. 8'6" 2-3/4oz. 2wt Western Two $350 NOW $295
  2. 8'6" 2-1/2oz. 5wt Henry's Fork $250 SOLD
  3. 8'6" 2-5/8oz. 6wt Limestone $250 SOLD
  4. 8'6" 2-3/4oz. 5wt HLS $250 SOLD
  5. 8'6" 2-3/4oz. 4wt HLS 4-pc. $350 NOW $325 SOLD
  6. 9' 2-3/4oz. 4wt Western $250 SOLD
  7. 9' 3-1/2oz. 6wt Western Trout $200
  8. 9'3" 3-1/8oz. 7wt Superfine Advantage $250 NOW $225

Coming Soon to The List

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A super charismatic Paul H. Young ‘Standby’  -  an exceptional large trout taper.

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A wonderful Walton Powell Companion Set. This set is in 7'6" 4/5wt and 8'6" 5/6wt configuration and is one of the last two Golden Signature bamboo rods Walt would build. NOW LISTED.

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A fine selection of classic Fenwick HMG and Boron fly rods. Fantastic action for the fly fisher that enjoys fishing graphite rods that cast a bit differently than today's super-fast high tech. NOW LISTED. 

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Contact us about a rod using the form below. Please be sure to state which rod you are interested in, and give us a good way to get in touch with you.

Bamboo fly rods, classic fly reels, and vintage tackle to better enjoy your time fly fishing. 

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Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

570.898.1543

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