You're right, it's a Superfine graphite. I'll have to post some pictures of it this evening.Finn Maccumhail said:rather be fishing said:Meeting the guy this afternoon. He says he doesn't think it's ever been used, which I don't believe, but that gives me hope for being in good shape.Finn Maccumhail said:rather be fishing said:
Not saltwater, but what can you guys tell me about an Orvis Henry's Fork glass rod? Found a 8'6" 5wt for $75.
Buy it asap.
Really cool old rod. I think it's one of the glass rods made for Orvis by Phillipson. Depending on the quality I've seen those go for $200+
FYI- the rod still may be worth it but I don't believe it's glass. I was confusing the Henry's Fork with another model. That being said, if it's a "superfine" which would have an unsanded blank it's still worth more than $75 (I've seen them go as high as $300) but it's not an old 1960-70s vintage glass rod.
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rather be fishing said:You're right, it's a Superfine graphite. I'll have to post some pictures of it this evening.Finn Maccumhail said:rather be fishing said:Meeting the guy this afternoon. He says he doesn't think it's ever been used, which I don't believe, but that gives me hope for being in good shape.Finn Maccumhail said:rather be fishing said:
Not saltwater, but what can you guys tell me about an Orvis Henry's Fork glass rod? Found a 8'6" 5wt for $75.
Buy it asap.
Really cool old rod. I think it's one of the glass rods made for Orvis by Phillipson. Depending on the quality I've seen those go for $200+
FYI- the rod still may be worth it but I don't believe it's glass. I was confusing the Henry's Fork with another model. That being said, if it's a "superfine" which would have an unsanded blank it's still worth more than $75 (I've seen them go as high as $300) but it's not an old 1960-70s vintage glass rod.
If it's the Superfine and it's in really good shape you got a steal. A quick Google search shows lightly used Henry's Fork Superfine rods going for $250-$300.
Just picked it up. It doesn't look like it's ever been out of the tube.
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Just picked it up. It doesn't look like it's ever been out of the tube.
Dude, you got a helluva deal. That rod could probably pull $250-$300 on eBay. It's going to be a pretty progressive taper that's great for tossing dry flies.
Ho Ho Ho to the saltwater fly fish fam. Hope you guys are having a good one.
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My annual Christmas fly. Pretty sure a redfish would eat it
Here's to more fishing in 2017 (if something would make this damn high tide go down and deliver some sun)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years y'all.
Anyone snag any fly fishing related loot yesterday?
The wife got me an Allen Kraken for the new glass rod. Hoping to get out and fish it once before the end of the year.
Anyone snag any fly fishing related loot yesterday?
The wife got me an Allen Kraken for the new glass rod. Hoping to get out and fish it once before the end of the year.
The wife got me a Chance Yarbrough redfish fly box. I don't think I can bring myself to actually use it, though.
I swore I was going to use mine...
It still adorns the top of my tying table.
It still adorns the top of my tying table.
Centerpole90 said:
I swore I was going to use mine...
It still adorns the top of my tying table.
Ditto.
I got my new Mako 9500 in Dec but opened it early for Louisiana! Wife got me two fishing essay / short story collections and while not directly correlated with fly fishing a drone which will be on the skiff in no time.
Merry Christmas from the Boca Grande lighthouse.
Got a pair of 3-tand pliers and my own copy of "A Passion For Tarpon."
And not fly fishing but I got a new Drake Waterfowl blind bag and one of those hand-made feather bow-ties by Brackish. Mine is pheasant and I forget what else.
Also, the rib got a nice frame and print of this pic from my oldest son's first duck hunt with me earlier this month.
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And not fly fishing but I got a new Drake Waterfowl blind bag and one of those hand-made feather bow-ties by Brackish. Mine is pheasant and I forget what else.
Also, the rib got a nice frame and print of this pic from my oldest son's first duck hunt with me earlier this month.
https://instagr.am/p/BN49GOlB8t_
Any of you Houston guys going to see the Ags play on Wednesday?
Thought about it and usually would have but today is my wife's bday and we're doing a dinner tomorrow night.
Centerpole90 said:
Any of you Houston guys going to see the Ags play on Wednesday?
Yup.
My brother got tickets for me, Mrs. Finn, our oldest boy, him, and I think both his kids for me for Christmas. You gonna be there?
Bass pro has some tfo bvk rods for sale half off ($150) right now. They have excellent reviews and are considered a heck of a deal at their usual $300 price tag.
Yes. Look for the Short Bus that's on my IG page. Come a little early for some beer and hangin' out.
I figured YOLO; not the greatest bowl ever, but one of the few that's within hauling distance for bus, plus we have Houston family, so, see you there.
I figured YOLO; not the greatest bowl ever, but one of the few that's within hauling distance for bus, plus we have Houston family, so, see you there.
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NM- sent you an email
CP90 has always been on the short bus!
Funny story there. Requires keyboard to reply.
ETA. Armstrong, Tx.
ETA. Armstrong, Tx.
Tdailhayerr of the gane bishess
Finn knows.
Finn knows.
OMG. So much beer.
So muck.
So muck.
I booked a trip in south Louisiana for my son for Christmas. We went yesterday and it was great. My son hooked a big bull red on the first opportunity but did not get it in the boat. He did manage to get one in the boat. Weather was pretty bad but the guide was outstanding. Bailey Short. He is really good and super friendly. I will post a pic if I can figure out how (yes I am old)
TLKAg87
I swear occiffer, he is not as think as you drunj he is.
Congrats!!!
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My sons first red on fly. I'm still waiting on mine
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That's a heck of a first fish on the fly.
Dude. You like the youngest '87 I've seen seen since '85.
Centerpole90 said:
Tdailhayerr of the gane bishess
Finn knows.
After enough beer we all become pirates. Aaaaarrrrgggghhh!
AAAAARRGGGGJHHHH!!!!
That's my son. He is class of '18
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