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I got this fly rod (free) and I have no idea what it is
or what WT or anything. It looks like a 10 footer
and it comes with two tips. One is in very bad shape but
the other one is ok.
Any ideas anyone, please.

Peter
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peter.. would you mind posting what is etched on the rod?

also.. is there any other information on the rod itself.. lenght... wt.. etc.. that would help DR and FG a lot..

MacFly [cool]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3][img]../../../images/gforum/happy.gif[/img]Hi there Peter - that is a Horrocks Ibbotson fly rod probably circa 1940-50's. Would venture to say that it is a 6 wt rod. Sorry to say that it doesn't really have much value.A good steaming with a weight on the end might straighten it out a bit. Heck if it was mine I'd fish it or hang it in my den.
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Like Dry Rod said, it is an H.I. Not worth $. It being a LONG rod, I am guessing 8 weight, but it could be 6. Wet fly rod, very heavy and noodlie.
I have one on the wall.
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well.. now we know.. but.. even if it not high value in the world of boos.. but

if I were you Id put a reel and line on it and give it a whirl.. cant hurt.. []

MacFly [cool]
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Thank you everyone for your replay. Now I know[]
I dont think that I will be fishing with it because its
missing couple of guides and its just to "dry".
But I will get a fly reel for it with line (ebay) and
display it on the wall or in my camper.
Once again, thank you.

Peter
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]Hi Peter - Was wondering if you put your Horrock Ibbotson rod up for sale on the Collectors site as one hit the blocks today.[/size][/#008000][/font]
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No, not me. I never been to that site. I need to
check it out.

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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]Just kiddin Peter, but I thought it was rather ironic since you just mentioned receiving a HI rod, which was a first on this forum. As shown your rod has endured years of stress whereas the one on auction is pretty straight. [/size][/#008000][/font]
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You know I kinda like my old used up rod. It has soul.

Peter
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]Yea cool. Hang it over your PC's desk so that every time you look up you can visualize a 22" brown scoffing down you fly.[/size][/#008000][/font]
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WOW, I never had 22'' brown scoffing down my fly but
that must be awsome. The biggest trout about that
size I caught was a bow at lake Crowley. I cant wait to
get big brown like that one day[]

Peter
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]There are some in the lower Owens. Where I fish one is lucky to catch one over 12". But they are wild and so are the brookies.[/size][/#008000][/font]
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Cool. I need to try lower ''O".
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]Have you fished the Kern River? A little too hot for me this time of year but I will be hitting it in November. That is about 170 miles from 1k Oaks.[/size][/#008000][/font]
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I have fished Kern many many years ago with spin rod.
I will try to FF there later this year as well. I need to do some home work before I go there.
I understand that it can be good fishing sometimes.

Peter
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000][size 3]The flow is reasonable in the fall. Lots of pan size fish but there are some decent one's to be had too. Seems like most of the folks fish by the bridge but that can be a mad house. Last fall I worked my way up there and couldn't find a place to park - if that tells you anything. I like wading spots like these:
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Nice, thank you for the pictures and stuff.
I understand that there is going to be a lot of people
at every spot that is EAZY to get to. I like to walk or
hike away a little to get away from all of that madnes.
As a sayd before, most bank tanglers dont want to
walk more then 50 feet from ther car[].
So, if i do a little of homework first and then hike for a
little .......................it sould be ok.
I cant wait to go.

Peter

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