5 Books on Fly Rod Making

From the Andy Reese Estate, well known and respected Western NY collector.

Fishing Tackle by Perry D. Frazer, 1914, first edition, VG/VG+; Amateur Rodmaking by Perry D. Frazer, 1922, light soiling to back cover, else VG/VG+; Fly-Rods and Fly-Tackle by H.P. Wells, 1901, spine

R.L. Winston Rod Co. WT 9-5 fly rod measuring 9'5" and #3 weight. 3 piece with R.L. Winston branded sock and tube. Like new condition.

8.5' FLY ROD AND 7' SPINNING ROD

5 flyrod frogs in a range of ages and styles, 4 tied by the Messinger family. Condition from VG- to near Ex, the later frogs most likely unfished.

Hardy The Phantom #5 6'10" Fly Rod

Attributed to Harry and Tom Pritchard, this 3/1 rod is unmarked with the exception of patent dates on the layered wood and hard rubber reel seat ("PAT. DEC 13th 1881") and nickel silver sliding band (

A range of ages, wood, plastic (hoppers) and a leadered fly, the longest measuring 1 5/8”. The early Bunyan Bug type is VG/VG+, the Ex- to Ex.

An Orvis Factory Seconds 9' 8wt mid flex 7.5 fly fishing rod, in Cabelas rod case. Overall like new condition.

T3 865 4 pc Flex tip 9.5 graphite fly rod, 8 1/2' wt. 3 1/2 oz., 5 wt line, with sock and factory tube. Excellent

HANSON MODEL 931/2 - 4 7' 9" 4 - 5 WEIGHT FLY FISHING ROD WITH TUBE

Thomas & Thomas, 2pt. Fly Rod, #5, 7'6". Estate of Michael Coe, PhD, New Haven, CT.

Beautiful little fly rod from one of the earliest builders to build 5-sided cane rods. Comes with canvas bag and aluminum travel tube, (missing one end cap) which measures 44"L. Rod tube measures 44 i

This book explains in meticulous detail how one can follow the steps as laid out by the master of the handmade bamboo rod. Everett Garrison. 296 pages of black/white text and photographs. Artist: Ever

Moose in the Water - Bamboo on the Bench by Kathy Scott, 2000, first edition, Fine in dust jacket; Fishing Bamboo by John Gierach, 1997, limited edition of 750 signed copies, Fine in issued slipcase;

Lot of 5 Antique Bamboo Fly Rods. Remaining in varying condition from good to poor. Alligatored finish with missing tips and eyelets.

THE BOOK OF THE FLY ROD BOOK BY HUGH SHERINGHAM VINTAGE ANTIQUE

Full title - The Technology of Fly Rods: An In-Depth Look at the Design of the Modern Fly Rod, Its History and Its Role in Fly Fishing. 116-page softcover book. Artist: Don Phillips Issued: 2000 Dimen

All appearing unfished, colors include: yellow scale (goldfish), pikie, copper, white/red and nickel.

A J Kennedy Fisher 7.5' 3wt fly fishing rod. Having a graphite rod, cigar handle and wooden seat. A Powell Light Touch rod 7 3/4 4wt. Last Rod is a St. Croix Legend Elite Salt Water 9' 7wt. Various gr

Sage SLT 586 graphite fly rod #5 line 8'6", 3 oz. Rod comes with sock and tube. Like new condition.

AMERICAN FLY FISHING ROD, C. 1915, 4 PCS, L 34.5"American fly fishing rod. Having chrome and nickel plated fittings, handle L 34.5", butt L 34", 2 tip tops in brass capped tube L 34.5". In custom fitt

5 piece fly fishing rod with original wood case.

A Cabela's Stowaway 7 piece 8' and 88.5' 4wt fly fishing rods. Having a graphite rod, cigar handle and faux wood graphite seat. In sleeve and rod case. Overall like new condition.