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Hardy Lightweight Series Fly Reels

I saw my first Hardy fly reel years ago while I was fishing the lower section of Oregon's Rogue River. The reel was a Hardy Princess and the following year I was the proud owner of a brand new one. The Princess was introduced in the l950's and 60's in a stable of seven fly reels that Hardy called their lightweight series. Features included: A right hand crank that could be switched to left hand if Read the rest of this entry

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Unique Gifts for Birthdays

Birthday baskets or unique gifts of some other sort are fun to give and fun to get. But where do you find them? You can get birthday baskets at your nearest gift shop, online or offline. Birthday baskets that are unique gifts are something else, though. Most of them look much the same. They can be marvelous gifts, but for the person hunting unique gifts, they may fail to satisfy.

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Identifying Bamboo Fishing Rods

If you are going to fish, your rod is critical. Bamboo rods are unique and excellent. Of course, identifying bamboo fishing rods is another issue.

In today’s world, the fishing rod is constructed from a variety of composite materials such as graphite. Chemistry has given us materials to make light weight, but very tough rods that can stand up to just about anything an angry and desperate fish can Read the rest of this entry

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Are Vintage Fishing Rods Worth Buying?

With all the fantastic advances in fishing tackle technology in recent years, is it really worth buying a fishing rod from a bygone era? This is the question that many anglers have asked themselves, particularly fly fishers. Is there value in seeking out and purchasing an antique or vintage fishing rod?

The short answer is that it depends on the type of fishing you do. There is no doubt that cf (carbon fiber) Read the rest of this entry

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If you are a die hard fishing enthusiast, chances are that you have heard of the Bamboo Fishing rods. These distinctive rods are more like antiques today, with most of them having been used in the days before the advent of the modern fishing rods. Recently, there has been an increasing trend to collect and restore these classic rods. This particular hobby is on the rise among lovers of the fishing Read the rest of this entry

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COLLECTIBLE FISHING LURE VINTAGE SPINNER SPOON This is a Huge Buzz Bait with Team Logo on Blades, Also The White Beads Glow in the Dark for Great Results, Great Performance for a Buzz Bait Spinner. MINT IN PACKAGE GREAT GIFT GREAT FOR ANY LURE COLLECTOR
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Vintage Fishing Reel : Penn SEA HAWK

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This is a vintage, Brand New in the Box, NEW OLD STOCK Penn SEA HAWK #77 Fishing reel. This reel features Penn's Bakelite sideplates and plastic spool. Double handle (colors, green or white will vary). This is a true classic and all of these reels are brand new. Buy it as a collector's piece or feel free to use it. These reels do not have an anti-r[Read More]
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