TroutBum4wt Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Is it possible to find a new, used or refurbished bamboo rod in the $170 to $300 range? Is ebay the way to go? Any suggestions on good brand names of vintage or used rods to look for on the ebay site or elsewhere. Does anyone in the Ozarks refurbish and sell 4 or 5 wt. bamboo rods, or any fly shops sell new rods in my price range. "Where There Are Trout, There's Hope" - John Gierach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crippled Caddis Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 <Is it possible to find a new, used or refurbished bamboo rod in the $170 to $300 range?> Certainly. Whether you can find the rod length and weight you want in that price range is the real question. <Is ebay the way to go?> Not unless you are already a bamboo expert. And even they can get stung. The best bet is to forage the forums devoted to bamboo. Most of them have a for sale section and you're far less apt to get burned buying from a devoted bamboo fan than online auction sites. <Any suggestions on good brand names of vintage or used rods to look for on the ebay site or elsewhere. Does anyone in the Ozarks refurbish and sell 4 or 5 wt. bamboo rods,> Leo Eck in Searcy, AR does. You'll find him at every FFF Conclave in Mt. Home with a table full of refurbished rods for sale. As far as what you are looking for is concerned you must recognize that in the era when bamboo was king that 9' 6 & 7 wt. rods were considered the standard. Shorter rods for lighter lines were specialist rods for ultralight afficianados and were therefore few and far between and often custom orders from the best makers by those who could afford to indulge their preferences---current prices of such rods do not fit in your specified budget by several orders of magnitude. Today such rods command the greatest attention from both collectors and users and command prices commensurate with their desirability. One you might try to find that is still almost affordble is the South Bend Model 290, a 7 1/2' for a 5 wt. Built during Wes Jordens tenure at South Bend it was a very good design for the money and still is. Hope that helps. CC "You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in their struggle for independence." ---Charles Austin Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutBum4wt Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 CC, thank you for the information and help. Would you have a phone number, e-mail address or web site for Mr. Eck? "Where There Are Trout, There's Hope" - John Gierach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crippled Caddis Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I thought I had Leo's phone # but couldn't find it when I looked. Bear with me however, I just sent an enquiry to a cane rod builder in the same town so I should hear from him in a day or so with contact info. CC "You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in their struggle for independence." ---Charles Austin Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 $300 might get you something fishable but I'd probably spend a little more and get a one tip 8' Orvis Battenkill or get a new rod from a modern maker. I've never met Leo Eck, but I've seen his refinish work and it looks very good. Ron Caimi in Belleville, IL might still be making rods, and Bill Lamberson in Columbia makes quite a few. I'd avoid the chinese Highland Mills, and Tea Stick rods. Bob Corsetti and Len Codella are both reputatble dealers...Google em up, call them and maybe they can find something you like. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crippled Caddis Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 TroutBum My friend sent the following info but couldn't guarantee it. Leo E Eck (501) 988-5672 10414 Batesville Pike, Jacksonville, AR 72076 "You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in their struggle for independence." ---Charles Austin Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutBum4wt Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Thanks for the helpful information. "Where There Are Trout, There's Hope" - John Gierach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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