Re: Kingfisher Bamboo rods
Hi FireMan, is 'Kingfisher' the brand name or perhaps the model designation?
Cheers,
MontanaMoose
Re: Kingfisher Bamboo rods
Made by Montague.There trade rods like the Kingfisher were nice bamboo fishing rods. Hope this was some help.
Re: Kingfisher Bamboo rods
It has Kingfisher stamped on the polished metal reel seat. It will need to have all new hardware guides and possibly some restraightening done. Im thinking of sending it to one of the local bamboo guys that makes rods. Hopefully he can give me some info on what really needs to be done. Ive basically bought the two rods to try my hand at restoration and giving myself a couple of projects this winter.
Thanks for the info,
Seege
Re: Kingfisher Bamboo rods
Kingfisher labeled rods were made for Tyron's ( spelling ?) Sporting Goods Store around Philadelphia, PA back in the 20-30's,. Researched this years ago because of a #5 weight 7 1/2' - 2/2 with red intermediate wraps Kingfisher flyrod. Would have to find the info in the fishing library for more details. 8)