Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We will be out of the office wednesday july 31st till monday august 5th. This book is a valuable resource for the collector, antique dealer or angler interested in classic fly. Because the value of any fishing collectible is largely based on condition, and. Jul 11, 2003 this story and the beginning of the fenwick fishing rod would reach around the world. I had an old shimano rod that broke and i bought this as a replacement. He used to bring it salmon fishing with me in the old mooching days of the 70s. Just curious about the value of a couple rods i have. Ricks rods vintage fly fishing rods and reels denver, colorado. Welcome to vintage fly tackle purveyor of fine fly fishing gear. This forum began as clarks classic bamboo rod forum, founded by clark davis for all who share a passion for classic rods. Over 50 years old offered is a very rare new never fished, lined or had a reel hung from it fenwick fs65 f glow stick spinning rod. Fenwick customer service 7 science ct columbia, sc 29203.
Get the best deals on fenwick vintage fishing rods when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on fenwick vintage fishing rods when you shop the. Fenwick has created the ultimate bass fishing rod series. True western wear, cowboy boots, western home and tack. Ricks rods specializes in buying, selling, consigning high quality vintage and collectible fiberglass fly fishing rods. Old fenwick rods collectors or fish classifieds buy, sell.
Fenwick made several million rods during the period studied in this book. Vic johnsons book is a great read about the history of fenwick and the individuals involved. In 19thcentury america, a gunsmith from easton, pennsylvania named samuel. Can someone help me determine the value of 2 old fenwick. These are collectors items, or could be used as well. Spirits were high, as the yellowfin counts earlier in the week were limit style. To name several rods of interest to us, are rods crafted by vince cummings, fenwick, hardy bros.
From time to time we will offer vintage and used fly fishing tackle. You can contact us via phone or email at the location listed below. Ricks rods, owner of phillipson rod company, specializes in buying, selling, and repairing high quality, vintage bamboo and fiberglass fly fishing rods. Identification and value guide by daniel b homel online at alibris. Fenwick lunker stik vintage fishing rod model 960 fenclass rare 6 one piece. Get the best deals on fenwick fly rod fly fishing rods when you shop the largest online selection at. Author vic johnson tells the story of this company, with its start as an early pioneer in the manufacturing of fiberglass rods, to being one of the first companies to introduce graphite rods in 1973. Vintage fishing tackle antique, vintage, modern, classic. These early fenwicks have different line designations. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than singapore dollars and are approximate conversions to singapore dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Fenwick s history and rods, including the development of the first graphite rod. Though often overshadowed by fishing lures and reels, fishing rods are the source of the word angler, so. Fenwick sold vast numbers of glass fly rods, many of which are still available on.
Young, thomas and thomas, lyle dickerson, ef payne, hl leonard rod co, goodwin granger, and many others. Get the best deal for fenwick vintage fishing rods from the largest online selection at. For a great history of the fenwick rod company, see vic johnsons book of the. Back then, before fiberglass and graphite composites, fishing rods were often made of light, tough, and pliable bamboo or ash, with maple butts and grips of cork.
Fenwick spinning vintage fishing rods for sale ebay. Vintage is a polite way of saying old and thus suggesting that because an item is vintage, it somehow has mysterious values builtin alluding to the age factor, says codella. This most recent printing includes a revised and updated price guide with additional historical data and rod maker listings. Rods under eight feet in length are the most desirable, as a sevenfoot or sevenfoot sixinch rod from a given maker will often sell for three times the price of an eightfoot sixinch or ninefoot rod from the same maker, says codella. I have my dads old bamboo fly rod, and im wondering what its worth. There is also an in depth account of the events and technology associated with the development of the first graphite rod. An eva and tac splitgrip handle on the fenwick aetos spinning rod provides maximum comfort and control in all weather conditions, while putting your hand in direct contact with the blank. I know a guy that has a older fenwick 89 but im not sure if it the casting or spinning guides. Shame,on you for not making the silverhawk 66 ml spinning rod in a one piece model. Not only is the new hmg one of the best value rods on the market, it is in my. For what its worth i have 4 fenwick rods 312 surf, 19 casting, 16 kayak rod the surf rods are 30 years old and still look and perform like they are brand new.
Because of the early vintage of the rod if you are a fenwick fan you have to hold one of these to appreciate the rod blank the value of the rod is more on the high end of the scale. The american museum of fly fishing does not, as a matter of policy, offer monetary evaluations on any objects. Thats because in medieval england, fishing rods were known as angles. Hi ray, i got your photos, but cant make out the numbers.
A fenwick custom, ergonomic reel seat keeps reel in place with great balance. At that time, most of the rods were hand crafted and made of artistic skills and precise perfection. Also offered are fine rods from contemporary makers who have learned from the masters and have in some cases greatly improved upon them in certain aspects. During these years, the name fenwick grew to be more than just a manufacturer of fine rods. I am constantly travelling the length and breadth of. Fenwicks latest development of the definitive hmg has further raised the bar my. Wtb vintage fenwick fs89c the outdoor gear classifieds. What i believe is, the true antique rods are created somewhere in between the 1800s. Womens and mens western clothing tops, shirts, jeans, outerwear, dresses and horse tack to unique western gifts and home decor. Rods western palace is your source for everything western. Can someone help me determine the value of 2 old fenwick fishing rods. There is also a lot of information about the various rods, fiberglass and graphite.
Do you have any antique fishing tackle laying around. Fenwick has used its resources wisely to provide this kind of value in their fishing rods. Though often overshadowed by fishing lures and reels, fishing rods are the source of the word angler, so they deserve our respect. Value of a fenwick and heddon collecting fiberglass fly. View realised fishing rod auction prices from 7173 auction lots. This article first appeared in the fall 2016 issue of gordons quill vol. Like ron said, there is a letter before the number which is a date code.
We offer the best of yesterday and today, blending the rich history of classic tackle with the finest morecontemporary fly fishing tackle. As the young company searched for a site to build its innovative new rods they found. The last rod is still in cloth wraps and a hard cas. We are always interested in purchasing or taking consignments of used cane rods, but visitors please take note.
Antique fishing rods antique vs vintage fishing rods. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Last weekend had an old buddy in town who wanted to fish, so we jumped on a two day trip out of oceanside. The first half of the book examines the history of fenwick during its seven phases of ownership from 19551988. Get the best deals on fenwick spinning vintage fishing rods when you shop the largest online selection at.
Collecting fenwicks question collecting fiberglass fly. A lot of artworks used to take place on the rods which had their own appeal too. Also check out the fenwick wiki page where there is a list of fly rod models that guys on the forum have owned or used, etc. For example, the fenwick flippin stick, was invented by fenwick to create an entirely new method of bass fishing. Fenwick hmg spinning fishing rods, fly rods, ice rods. But the information about bait casting rods, including the grizzly blanks, may be somewhat incomplete based on my experience. I have steered a 25 snook around like an obedient dog with my 7 mh hmg spinning rod and had some thrills with my mediumlight 6 2 piece fit w2500 gander mtn i wish to try other varieties that fenwick has to offer in other applications. Back then, before fiberglass and graphite composites, fishing rods were often. If you do, and you do not have a youngster to leave it to, you might consider determining the condition its in according to the experts and determining what it might be worth. So the book is a great read and full of interesting information about the evolution of the fenwick company, and it has given me 90% of the information i wanted to be knowledgeable about fenwick rods, especially fly rods. Rod one is model fs55 56 ultra light, 1 to 4lb test. Read and compare experiences fishermans have had with silverhawk rod here at youll find. Fenwick s history and rods, including the development of the first graphite rod victor r johnson, jr on. The line weight standard was just adopted in 196061, so fenwick was an early.
Vintage bamboo rods and collectible fly fishing tackle. Unfollow fenwick rod vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Here you will find a vast updated selection of vintage fishing tackle. Please enjoy browsing our bamboo rods for sale from classic makers such as paul h. Because the value of any fishing collectible is largely based on condition, and because researching values is so time consuming, we. Buy the fenwick hmx spinning rod and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. Any rod made in the 1940s through the 1980s are often called vintage rods. Collecting antique bamboo fishing rods has become very popular over the years and there are plenty of collectors and dealers to choose from if you are on the lookout for something to add to your collection. Lets look and see whats important in the world of antique fishing rod collection. Almost all of my fishermen friends and myself use one piece rods and not those silly 2 piece models that either come apart, and or just dont feel right pieces of junk. Apr 14, 2017 lets pass these sentimental rods along to the next generations.
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