Ward Tonsfeldt is here to share some tips on finding high-quality classic bamboo fly rods and reels – discover the difference between classic, vintage, and antique gear
We find out what makes a classic rod classic – where to go to value your rod, and a classic rod and reel combo for less than $1000
Ward also explains why they don’t have a shopping cart on their website but offer personal service for each client instead!
Click below and listen to the Bamboo Fly Rod Podcast with Ward Tonsfeldt:
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Bamboo Fly Rods Show Notes with Ward Tonsfeldt
05:17 – What makes a fly fishing gear vintage, classic, or antique
05:51 – The Hardy Perfect Reel is one of the classic reels – first made in the 1890s and still being made to this day
08:57 – In the 1920s, steel fly rods were extremely fashionable
09:57 – Ward recently sold a 1950s Orvis Deluxe
12:16 – Bob Taylor rods are what Ward’s clients usually look for
14:13 – One of the most successful Leonard rods is the model 50
16:13 – Ward’s ideal rod setup
18:16 – The Wheatley Fly Boxes are classic
18:53 – The Creel and its history
22:33 – Why people go for the classic rods
29:17 – Join The Classic Fly Rod Forum to connect with people that talk about bamboo fly rods
30:22 – The Orvis 2 piece Battenkill 7 1/2 foot rod is a crowd-pleaser and can always be resold
33:34 – In the late 1950s, Hardy came up with the lightweight series
41:29 – Jim Adams is Ward’s good friend
48:14 – There’s a book about fiberglass rods by Vic Johnson
49:02 – Ferdinand Claudio is one of the early fiberglass rod makers
49:49 – Hardy has a series out called the Perfection Fiberglass Rods
50:42 – The Orvis Rivermaster fly rod was pretty popular back in the days
52:14 – The Thompson Reel
1:00:37 – Fin-Nor anti-reverse fly reel
Visit ClassicFlyFishingTackle.com to check out the amazing classic gears they have to offer
Read the Full Podcast Transcript Below
Bamboo Fly Rods Conclusion with Ward Tonsfeldt
Ward Tonsfeldt shared some tips on finding high-quality classic bamboo fly rods and reels – discover the difference between classic, vintage, and antique gear
We talked about what makes a classic rod classic – where to go to value your rod, and a classic rod and reel combo for less than $1000
Which of the classic gears is your favorite? Let me know in the comments.
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