Post by ShadowCaster on Jul 9, 2005 23:00:39 GMT 8
This item for sale is a Hollow Built Bamboo Fly Rod 7ft 3 piece 2 tips in as new condition. The rod was built by Lew C Parks from Michigan. I bought the rod brand new directly from the maker and had used it 4 times in local freshwater. More information on LC Parks craftsmanship can be seen at www.lcparks.com/Rod_detail_gallery/
A detail description of the rod is as follow :
The cane sections: The cane sections are a nice classic dark brown with golden nodes. The taper was very well made with invisible glue lines. The cane was double tempered, meaning that it was first flamed, and then oven tempered to achieve maximum crispiness in rod action. Such double temper processes are time consuming and are seldom offered by builders. But when correctly done as in the case of this rod, the rod action is a crisp medium fast to fast that allow the rod to generate tight loops delicately. The Cane sections are also hollow fluted to reduce weight and increase responsiveness. The varnish work is mirror like and impeccable.
The ferrule: The original blued 100% Nickel Silver ferrule are very tight fit and pops resoundingly when taken apart. The blueing on the ferrule is 100% intact.
The cork grip: The Flor Plus grade cork grip is clean and does not have any signs of soiling.
Guides, Hardware & Silk Wrappings: All blued guides are in perfect condition. The blued Nickel Silver knurled winding check and hook keeper are also in perfect condition. This rod has an agate stripping guide with black Nickel Silver frame. The original translucent brown silk wrappings are all in perfect shape and are clear and shiny.
The Reel Seat: The cap & ring reel seat and wood insert is in perfect as new condition. The hardware are Spanish knurled blued Nickel Silver and the wood insert is made from highly figured burled dark walnut. These are top notch fittings by any standards.
Inscriptions: The maker’s name, the rod length and recommended line weight, and “Hollow Built” is inscribed on the butt section
Bag & Tube: This rod comes in a perfectly tailored 4 compartment rod bag. The aluminium tube is black power coated with a brass cap.
Casting Action : The rod casting action is a definite powerful medium-fast to fast. That should come as no surprise as this rod was hollow built and double tempered. The taper was modified from a Dickerson 7013, which gives it a pedigree of speed and power. Although the maker rates this as a 3-4wt rod, I personally rate this as a “solid” 4wt. I had tried various lines with it and find that the best suited lines are the Mastery XXD WF4F and Mastery GPS DT4F. Cast up to 80ft are possible in the hands of a competent caster. If your fishing only requires short casting distance of 30-40ft, I would even recommend using WF5F line.
Asking price is US$430 or S$730. I welcome further questions pertaining to the characteristics or condition of this rod. Please PM or email at lure_caster@hotmail.com for more details. Thanks for looking.
A detail description of the rod is as follow :
The cane sections: The cane sections are a nice classic dark brown with golden nodes. The taper was very well made with invisible glue lines. The cane was double tempered, meaning that it was first flamed, and then oven tempered to achieve maximum crispiness in rod action. Such double temper processes are time consuming and are seldom offered by builders. But when correctly done as in the case of this rod, the rod action is a crisp medium fast to fast that allow the rod to generate tight loops delicately. The Cane sections are also hollow fluted to reduce weight and increase responsiveness. The varnish work is mirror like and impeccable.
The ferrule: The original blued 100% Nickel Silver ferrule are very tight fit and pops resoundingly when taken apart. The blueing on the ferrule is 100% intact.
The cork grip: The Flor Plus grade cork grip is clean and does not have any signs of soiling.
Guides, Hardware & Silk Wrappings: All blued guides are in perfect condition. The blued Nickel Silver knurled winding check and hook keeper are also in perfect condition. This rod has an agate stripping guide with black Nickel Silver frame. The original translucent brown silk wrappings are all in perfect shape and are clear and shiny.
The Reel Seat: The cap & ring reel seat and wood insert is in perfect as new condition. The hardware are Spanish knurled blued Nickel Silver and the wood insert is made from highly figured burled dark walnut. These are top notch fittings by any standards.
Inscriptions: The maker’s name, the rod length and recommended line weight, and “Hollow Built” is inscribed on the butt section
Bag & Tube: This rod comes in a perfectly tailored 4 compartment rod bag. The aluminium tube is black power coated with a brass cap.
Casting Action : The rod casting action is a definite powerful medium-fast to fast. That should come as no surprise as this rod was hollow built and double tempered. The taper was modified from a Dickerson 7013, which gives it a pedigree of speed and power. Although the maker rates this as a 3-4wt rod, I personally rate this as a “solid” 4wt. I had tried various lines with it and find that the best suited lines are the Mastery XXD WF4F and Mastery GPS DT4F. Cast up to 80ft are possible in the hands of a competent caster. If your fishing only requires short casting distance of 30-40ft, I would even recommend using WF5F line.
Asking price is US$430 or S$730. I welcome further questions pertaining to the characteristics or condition of this rod. Please PM or email at lure_caster@hotmail.com for more details. Thanks for looking.