South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod Model 59

South bend cross single built model 1500 7 1 2 ft.

South bend bamboo fly rod model 59. Split bamboo fly rod vintage south bend 24 9 stainless w tube and sock. 3 2 downlocking metal reel seat comficient 6 inch cork turned down grip hookkeeper nice varnish flamed bamboo tight ferrules one tip down 1 1 2 inch repair to mid section ferrule straight tips new varnish on all wraps overall nice condition includes original sack and original case with minor repair a nice ready to fish. On just about every south bend fly rod made throughout the 1940 s 50 s the heyday of the company you ll find either a two or three digit code number then a dash followed by the rod s length. South bend s 50 series rods were their price leaders and they used fewer guides lower priced hardware and cosmetically inferior cane to keep the prices down.

1500 cross single built fly rod. Of lynn massachusetts then with south bend in indiana and finally with orvis in manchester vermont. 1 metal stripping guide on butt section. Hdh or e 47832.

South bend bamboo fly rod model 59 restored 8 1 2 ft. Make offer south bend 57 9 4 piece bamboo fly fishing rod with original sock and case rare south bend paradise special 4 pc bamboo fly rod 8 1 2 7264 bakelite base 349 99. Jordan was involved with producing bamboo rods for more than 50 years first with the cross rod co. It s a bass action rod that was available also as a dry fly action called the 359.

3 pc 9 foot comfort grip handle 3 piece rod with 1 tip. South bend bamboo fly rod model 47. 9 foot long downlocking reel seat. Comfort grip cork handle south bend label is near complete 7 wire snake guides including the tip tops.

3 pc 9 foot comfort grip handle south bend bamboo fly rod model 59. South bend bamboo fly rod model 59. Well there is a code to these model number markings on south bend rods once you know it it s not very complicated at all. Split bamboo richard alexander.

The 59 was the best of the bunch. His innovative genius and natural talent for craftsmanship turned all three companies into recognized leaders in the bamboo rod business.