I have a 7'6" SB#25 "Double built" made in 1939, and it has that same tube,
.... and I paid a lot more for mine than 20 bucks
I have a 7'6" SB#25 "Double built" made in 1939, and it has that same tube,
.... and I paid a lot more for mine than 20 bucks
Last edited by dudley; 04-20-2016 at 12:51 PM.
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
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Thanks. Kinda hoped the tube was original but wasn't going to gripe if not. Yeah, I usually try to dicker a bit on price but I was so shocked I just handed him the twenty. There was another guy looking at it over my shoulder as I paid!Originally Posted by dudley
What does the term "double built" mean? I've seen it but have no idea.
I have a SB#76 9' which I think is for 7wt line. It needs a guide replaced and a little minor work, and the cork is a little rough, but it's straight and all original including sock and tube (cardboard). It was a $2.50 garage sale purchase, so I guess I've done OK on these two!
Last edited by Prairieschooner; 04-20-2016 at 03:21 PM.
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On the double built rods there's 2 layers of bamboo... in the butt section anyway
On the interior, the sections are planed to a pie shape like normal. Then there's a second layer glued over that of the "powerfibers"
That's the way I understand it anyway
It makes for a hefty rod
The #25 is easily a 7wt. Unusual for a 7'6"
And I believe that was the shortest rod that SB made at the time.
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
--- Horace Kephart
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