FS/FT: Some rods (boo + graphite)

[starfish]

Hi everyone,

I'm in need of a new 8wt (well, I don't NEED it, I want it though) and I have an abundance of rods that just don't get used.

Here's what I have on the block. I will work on photos later tonight though, so please be patient.

Bamboo:
Montague Clipper 9' 3/1 - throws a WF5F nicely. Probably better with a 6wt. Beautiful cosmetically, but will need new ferrules (don't they always seem to need them?) No case or sock. ******Sold******

South Bend model 59 (24 actually, see below) - 9' 3/2 8wt. Bass taper. Beautiful reconditioned rod. Has a nicely done repair to middle section. Alumimum screw top case and SB sock. Fished it once for about 10 minutes since I got it. $125.00

Graphite:
Custom 7' 2pc 4wt on deep blue rainshadow blank built by Mike Popick. Incredible custom Birch Bark grip. Winston style nickel silver reel seat. Nice med. fast action. I just have too many blueline rods and this one doesn't see any action. PVC case and sock. Lawn cast only. $175.00

Redington Red.Fly 7'6" 4/5wt 4pc. Med Fast action. Deep blue blank. This was my very first fly rod that I bought in 2003. Comes with a nice red zipper top case and a sock. Great shape, only saw a season of novice use before I started buying rods. 4/5wt. I like it with a WF5F but it gets much faster with a 4wt. This rod retailed new (and I paid that) for $160. Asking $100.00

Prices do not include shipping.

I'd be willing to trade for any combination of the above +/- cash etc. for a nice fast action 4pc. 8wt for mainly saltwater flats. Not looking for tomato stakes though. I'd consider a 9wt if you have a line to throw in. Some ideas:

- TFO TiCr, TiCrX, Axiom, Jim Tenney. I don't care for the action of the professionals.
- St.Croix Legend Elite, Ultra, or Avid (prefer Ultra, I think)
- Anything Sage (except DS2, Launch, and Flight), Winston (no Vapor), Scott
- Would love to find an old Redington DFR!!!
- Echo2
- Anything custom built (as you can see I'm a sucker for customs)
- Diamondglass GLR864, or GLR804 (Yeah, not an 8wt, but I'm addicted to my GLR663 and desperately want a longer 4wt version. If I find one my TFO 8'9" 4wt finesse may have to go)

Basically, I'm looking for a respectable 8wt that isn't necessarily a top end rod (unless its used and affordable).

PM me with any interests...

Jeff

Pictures can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/trick1420/09RodSale#

[starfish]

Boy did I mess up.

The Southbend that I listed as a 59 isn't... It's a 24.

Jeff

[starfish]

Some photos of the bamboo rods are up. Working on the rest...

http://picasaweb.google.com/trick1420/09RodSale#

[rel]

starfish-I saw you were looking for and older Redington DFR. I have one that isn't being used but its a 9wt. Let me know if you're interested. rel

[starfish]

starfish-I saw you were looking for and older Redington DFR. I have one that isn't being used but its a 9wt. Let me know if you're interested. rel

I'm definitely interested. Another forum member was kind enough to take me out on Choctawhatchee bay a couple of years ago, and I was able to use his 8wt DFR on some ladyfish. I really loved the action on that rod and said to myself that I should look for one for myself. What kind of shape is it in? Does it have a tube and sock? Are you wanting to work out a trade or sell it outright?

Jeff

[starfish]

Just a bump. Some interest, but nothing solid. I'm geting desperate to find an 8wt trade for my trip to Cape San Blas in October....

[Rick Z]

Look at your PM

Rick

[bobbyg]

When you say the mid section of the South Bend 24 has a nicely done repair, exactly what was the repair and who accomplished it?

Thanks.

Bob

[starfish]

When you say the mid section of the South Bend 24 has a nicely done repair, exactly what was the repair and who accomplished it?

Thanks.

Bob

I bought the rod under the guise that it was perfect and never had any issues, When I received it, it had signs of a repair (and intermediate wraps added) that showed themselves in a nasty kink in the mid section. The repair was solid, and other than the kink you really couldn't detect it easily. I sent it to a guy named Mark Craig in Acworth, GA who has a pretty good reputation for boo repair on NGTO, and he stripped it, repaired the repair, straightened it as much as possible, and rewrapped/finished it. I bought the rod with the intent of hunting smallmouth. I just haven't been on a smallmouth trip in the two years since I had it repaired, and don't see that happening any time soon. It is unfished since it was redone. Nice rod too.

Jeff

[starfish]

Montague Clipper is now sold.