​RODS AND REELS CURRENTLY IN STOCK

I accept high quality rods and reels for consignment sale on this website. If you have high quality rods by any of the recognized classic makers such as Dickerson, Payne, F.E. Thomas, Gillum, Garrison, Leonard, E.C. Powell, Winston, G.H. Howells or others and you are looking to sell the rod, please contact me. The same goes for reels by Hardy, Bogdan, Saracione, etc. My commission is tiered depending on sales price; it is 15% for sales over $2,500, 20% from $1,000 to $2499 and 25% for sales under $1,000. These rates are lower than most dealers charge.

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I try to describe rods and reels as completely and accurately as possible; in case of any discrepancy, however, I offer a three day inspection period during which time the item may be returned for a full refund, minus shipping costs. Please note that all customs duties, inspections, etc. are the responsibility of the buyer in international sales. Also please note that all international sales will be shipped insured and declared for the full price paid; please don't ask me to do otherwise. Within the USA I usually ship via registered mail for items valued over about $1200, because of insurance costs; for items below this value I will ship via normal Priority Mail with the United States Postal Service. If UPS is the desired shipper, costs are a bit higher than with the post office. Massachusetts residents must also pay a 6.25% sales tax. Shipping to Europe or Japan is usually in the $90-$150 range if I can ship using the U.S. Postal Service; cost is a bit higher if I need to ship via UPS (the USPS will only insure packages up to a few hundred dollars to many international destinations). Please note that all international packages valued over $2500 must be shipped via UPS. Payment may be made by wire transfer, personal check, money order,international bank check or money order, or by Paypal (please use the 'personal payment' option). I list rods at what I feel are fair prices; I am still willing to at least consider intelligent offers, however, so if you see a rod or reel you really want but can't quite go to the full asking price, please make an offer and it will be respectfully considered.
If interested in any of the rods or other items listed below, please call me at (413)625-6259 or email to per2@comcast.net. If phoning and no answer, be aware that this is the rodshop phone in a one man shop and I am not always available to answer. Please try again if no answer, or leave a message and I will get back with you.
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When there are Brandin rods available, they will be listed first, followed by other classic rods in order of ascending length and in alphabetical order.

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Coming soon: Early T&T 8 ft. Paradigm from the 'two Toms' period; 8 ft. three piece Jim Hidy; 8½ ft. F.E. Thomas Browntone; Granger Favorite 8½ ft. 3pc.

Prices lowered on Paul Herman reels and the excellent condition Paynes I have listed.

~Brandin model 225 spliced joint quad prototype; 2pc / 1 tip 225cm (about 7ft. 4½ inches) for #4 line weighing 2⅞ oz, solid butt with semi-hollow tip. The unusual use of a solid butt with hollow tip on this prototype rod gives it a fast, pin-point casting action. Most of this model rod were built with a lighter action for #3 line, but this prototype is a bit more powerful. It remains in excellent condition throughout and comes with the desirable splice clips to protect the splices when in storage or for transport. Agate stripping guide and dark coated snakes under warm brown wraps. Three rolls of the appropriate splice tape will be included with the sale. In original (older style) bag and with original labeled brass-capped tube and outer tube bag. $2,950 SALE PENDING Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Brandin 866-2 TTF HB; radically staggered 2 pc/2 tips 8ft. 6in. semi-hollow quad for #6 line. This is the most recent iteration of my tournament trout fly model and it is a clear improvement over what was already a rod with unmatched casting qualities. Standard, light-wire snakes and tip-tops make this rod a little friendlier for the fisherman as opposed to pure tournament work where Recoil single foot guides are used. Rod is in new, mint condition. A semi-hollow (six strip) ferrule plug makes up the difference in length between butt and tips for storage and transport. Be aware that the tube for this rod is about six feet long. Please read about this model and how it came about in my 'Rod Catalog' section of this site. Comes in rod bag with stiffener and provision for long ferrule plug storage when rod is in use, labeled brass-capped tube and outer tube bag. $6,895 SALE PENDING Click on smaller images to enlarge

~John Gallas 'Banty', 5 ft. 2pc/2 tips, #3 line, 1.7 oz. This diminutive instrument would be fun on small brushy streams where casts are often more of a 'flick.' John started building rods before I did, getting his start and inspiration from Peter Phelps who was also my first mentor. Rod remains in very lightly used, excellent condtion thoughout and comes in original bag and labeled tube. A rare offering from this highly skilled and very experienced maker. $1425 Click on smaller images to enlarge

​~Charlie Jenkins 7 ft. 2 pc/2 tips #70-29. I understand from the current owner that this rod was the 126th rod built by Charlie and it was finished in 1976. It has a distinctly 'Garrison-esque' feel to it and I like it with a WF5 line, though it will cast a DT4 as well. The stripping guide is hardened steel similar to the old 'Perfection' style, while the snakes are tungsten steel, all wrapped in medium brown thread tipped yellow and color preserved. Rod remains essentially straight and in at least very good condition, just a touch of blueing gone from the ferrules from years of use. I understand that Charlie carried on a correspondence with Mr. Garrison in his early building, so perhaps that accounts for the rod's action. I had the privilege of being with Charlie in southern Wyoming for a couple days many years ago on the banks of the North Platte and Encampment Creek; he is as fine a man as I have met and it is sad that he is gone, though his son Steve carries on the rod work. Comes in original bag and Jenkins labeled tube. $1450

~Jim Payne model 98; 7 ft. 2pc/2 tips, 3 oz (on tag). This iconic Payne taper is in excellent original condition throughout and has the goodies we always want, ferrule plug and hanging tag. Blueing on reel-seat hardware is about 90% and 100% on ferrules while the stamping on the butt cap is only the "Payne / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.", indicating it was picked up at the shop, not bought through a retailer. Perfection stripping guide and American pattern tungsten steel snake guides under brown wraps with yellow tipping. In original bag with hang tag and Payne tube.  This is the ​classic American seven foot #4 line dry fly rod. There is a hole drilled in the side of the brass collar to allow air to circulate as was sometimes recommended; blue label only partially intact. $3,875 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Thomas & Thomas 'Trico', 7 ft. 2pc/2 tips for #3 line. This rod is in absolutely mint condition and will be the perfect small stream rod with smaller flies. Medium-fast action with typical T&T swelled butt and very fine tips. Carbaloy stripping guide and dark coated snakes under translucent wraps tipped throughout. 'Ouzel' is written on one flat in homage to the wonderful birds sometimes called 'dippers' that accompany us in our fishing. Comes in original bag with stiffener and labeled brass-capped tube. $2,325 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Sam Carlson 7½ ft. 2pc/ 2 tips for #4 line. This is a very early rod from the acknowledged master of the quad fly rod. Sam was a most significant mentor to me when I was getting started building rods over 30 years ago; don't know that I ever could have built many quads without Sam's guidance. As seen in the photos, this rod has the fancy double tipping which Sam had his wife Verna wrap until she balked at the extra work, as well as the early 'Carlson' designation in block letters. It is truly a lovely rod and unusual in its light action at this length. Finish and wraps are excellent and original throughout. Both tip top loops are slightly 'deformed' but fully functional (I could replace them with better period tip tops if desired). The tube also has a sticker from The Bedford Sportsman which was an important fly shop run by my other early mentor Peter Phelps. In original bag (bottom re-inforced to repair small holes) and tube. $4,575 Click on photos to enlarge.

~Dickerson-Bergman 761510. This rod was built for Mr. Dickerson's friend and good customer Don Valley in 1957 and is so marked in original script on the rod. I've only had about a half dozen Dickersons in my hand, but I can tell you this one casts as well or better than any of them; it is perhaps the best casting rod at this line weight and length that I have ever tried. I recently sold a late era Payne 198 that I felt the same way about; I would love to have them now, side-by-side to cast. This rod is decidedly fast and very positive and at the same time smooth; a combination that always impresses me and that I strive for in my own work. Rod is in all original condition and has clearly been used, but remains straight and in excellent condition. Ferrule fits are perfect and blueing on them is about 95%. As often seen on Dickerson's later rods, the different sections are not exactly the same length. Comes in original bag that a prior owner decided didn't need the flap, so that is cut off and missing, as well as the original tube. From the collection of Tom Clark.  $5,950 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Gary Howells 7½ ft. 2pc/2 tips, 3¼ oz for #5 line. Built in 1990, this rod remains in excellent + original condition, dead straight with perfect ferrule fits. The cane work incorporates the 'two-up' node spacing that harmonizes stresses within the rod, an idea I believe Gary gleaned from E.C. Powell's work. I have personally always been impressed by Gary's high quality work and consistent aesthetic over many years of rod building. A great all-round trout rod with smooth action. In original (burgundy color) rod bag and labeled aluminum tube. Tube also has the label (at the bottom of the tube) of John Scott who was a dealer of classic tackle in the Greenfield, MA area years ago. $2,650 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Jim Payne model 100; 7'6" pc/2 tips. I would fish a DT4 on this rod, though some may want a WF5. Stamping on the butt cap indicates it was "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch, New York" and blueing is about 90% on reel-seat hardware, while ferrule blue shows a missing chip or two. Varnish is excellent with only minimal sign of use, though the rod does show a slight fish-fighting set. Perfection stripping guide with American pattern tungsten steel snake guides under standard Payne brown wraps with yellow tipping. Comes in original bag with hang tag and ferrule plug and Payne brass-capped tube. $3,625 Click on smaller images to enlarge.

~Jim Payne model 197; 7'6", 3 pc/2 tips for #4/5 line. This rod is marked "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch", so was built in the 1960's, but still carries the 'Perfection' stripping guide rather than the Mildrum stripper seen on the latest era rods. I would probably prefer a DT4 or perhaps Wulff Triangle Taper #5 line on this rod; it is one of those 'strong #4, light #5' rods and it has a remarkably quick, smooth action that is decidedly lighter than the model 198 from a similar time period. Bamboo dimension below the tip top is only .060" over original varnish. Condition is at least excellent with only very minor varnish scuffing or minor scratches from careful use and ferrule blueing remains at 100%. In original bag with hanging tag and original Payne brass-capped tube. $3,975 Click on smaller photos to enlarge.

~F.E. Thomas 7'6" 3pc/2 tips Special. This is a light action Thomas of older vintage with full intermediates and '03' stamped on the butt cap. It has an old, very expertly done restoration that looks like it included new cork; rod remains very straight and in excellent restored condition with perfect ferrule fits and ready to fish. It is a smooth casting, somewhat slower action as expected from its vintage; I liked it with a DT or WF4 modern line. Comes in a replacement rod bag and original tube with the older nickel plated fittings. These older light line Thomas rods don't come up often with all pieces still intact and full length like this one. $1,975 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Blackburn, Bill 8ft. 3pc / 2 tips, hollow-built for #4 line. A smooth casting, light in the hand, easily transportable rod from one of today's most under-appreciated makers. Many bamboo aficionados will know the name William Blackburn as the man who worked with Tom Morgan for many years and was responsible for the wonderful rods built under the Tom Morgan Rodsmiths name. The bamboo work on this rod is top grade, with nodes about as tight and small as I've seen, the kind of thing that always impresses me when I come across such workmanship. Carbaloy stripping guide and light wire dark snakes under brown wraps, light golden cane, blued ferrules and hardware make this a handsome rod indeed. Serial number is 217, though for an unknown reason the mid is marked '317'. In excellent condition throughout and with original bag and brass capped tube. $1,850 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Leon Hanson 8 ft. 2pc/2 tips Hollow for #4-5 line, 3.3 oz. Leon has been known since the 1970's as a fine builder of cane rods, even being mentioned in Schweibert's Trout in the chapter about bamboo rods and makers. In more recent years Leon has developed rod designs incorporating hollow-building well into the tips to achieve distinctively fast, light rod actions. This rod utilizes a single foot guide as the tip top and standard chrome snakes and thin-ring carbaloy stripping guide. For some reason the ink used to write the signature and model particulars has faded over time, so the script is just legible as can be seen in the photos. Grip is soiled, but with these exceptions the rod remains in excellent condition. Comes in original bag and etched-cap tube. $1,925 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Leonard model 50df, 8 ft. 3pc/2 tips 4⅛ oz (on tag). This rod remains in exceptionally good original condition for its age (pre-fire), with only modest soiling of the grip and it comes with the highly desirable original 'top hat' ferrule plugs. Rod is very straight and ferrule fits are perfect. Judging by the lack of wear inside the tip top loops, this rod has not been used much at all. Locking aluminum with nickel silver pocket butt cap and butternut spacer. Although the tag says 'df', action is more medium than fast dry fly. A very nice example of a Leonard from one of the great time periods for this company. Comes in original bag with tag and original Leonard tube. $1650 SOLD Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Jim Payne model 200; 8 ft. 3pc/2 tips, 4¼ oz (on tag) for #4-5 line. This rod is stamped "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York" on the lock-nut and is supplied with ferrule plugs, so dating this rod to the 1950's. It remains in excellent+ original condition with 100% blueing on all ferrules. Perfection stripping guide and American pattern tungsten steel snakes. Judging by the soiling on the grip, this rod has been carefully used, but there is not even a hint of the cracking usually seen at the ferrule wraps. A spectacular casting rod, I prefer a DT4 line, though it will also handle a WF5. Ok, I confess that this is one of my favorite Payne tapers; I've spent a day on the Henry's Fork of the Snake with a different model 200 from a few years later than this rod and was very impressed with how it handled on the water in actual fishing conditions. I usually feel handicapped when fishing a traditional solid bamboo rod like this one, compared to a modern hollow-built rod,  but that day on the 'Fork I didn't feel hampered at all and this one is better than that one was. It is a great fishing rod and remarkably quick for such a light-line rod. Comes in original bag and red-labeled tube with hanging tag and ferrule plugs. $4,525  SALE PENDING Click on smaller photos to enlarge.

~ M. Wojnicki GF 245; 8 ft. 2pc/2 tips semi-hollow 5-strip rod for #5 line; ser. #42615. These glass ferruled rods have the advantage of lighter ferrules that also allow continuous action through the ferrule. It took years for Mario to develop and perfect the design while we shared shop space in El Cerrito, CA in the 1990's and they are much more work than traditional nickel silver ferrules. This one shows signs of use such as the scratches that can be seen on the reel-seat, but the varnish and wraps are perfect as is the ferrule fit. Action is Mario's typical and distinctive semi-parabolic he has become known for. A very smooth and powerful, all-around trout rod. Comes in original bag and stamped tube. $3,325 Click on smaller images to enlarge.

~M. Wojnicki GF 245; 8 ft. 2pc/2tips semi-hollow 5-strip rod for #5 line; ser. #6715. This is a glass-glass ferrule rod which it is so difficult to convince Mario to make because of the work involved. I watched Mario develop and evolve this glass ferrule design over a period of years while we shared shop space in El Cerrito, CA. I feel it is the best synthetic material ferrule ever developed. This one comes from the collection of my friend and fellow rod-maker Jack Coyle and remains in excellent, lightly used condition. Action is on the parabolic side of semi-parabolic. Snake guides are hard chrome while the stripping guide is a Mildrum SRMC light ring carbaloy. Comes in distinctive original bag (with M. Wojnicki tag) and brass-capped stamped tube and includes Mario's ferrule plug for the female glass ferrule. An outer tube bag is included, but is not original to the rod. From the collection of Jack Coyle  $3,625 Click on smaller  photos to enlarge.

~M. Wojnicki model 252 F4; 8'3" (252 cm) 2pc/2 tips for #4-5 lines in semi-hollow hexagonal construction. I was recently visiting with Mario Wojnicki, my old El Cerrito shop-mate, at his home and shop in Alsace and asked him about this uncatalogued model rod. He told me it was actually based on my model 834-2 df HB rod. This rod by Mario is on the strong side of that action, certainly good with a DT4 line, but some anglers may prefer a WF5. The rod has been used, but remains in excellent condition throughout, straight and true with no issues. Guides are hard chrome and the stripping guide an SRMC carbaloy ring by Mildrum. A smooth casting rod, perhaps a bit faster than Mario's standard semi-parabolic action. Comes in original bag and tube with model stamping on cap. Note that this is one of Mario's standard, nickel-silver ferruled rods. $3,450

~Paul Young 8ft. 3 inch 2pc/2 tips 5.23 oz with detachable fighting butt. Line weight is listed as HCH or HCF, so a #7 line by today's standards. This is a Paul Young rod built while Paul was still in the shop and in his prime and it remains in excellent original condition. As far as I know it is the only known example of a parabolic 8'3" rod with blanks built in the Young shop. I feel these rods built by Paul himself in the early to mid 1950's with their distinctive flaming and warm, color preserved wraps, are the most beautiful of all the Young rods. This one will be a spectacular rod for heavier trout fishing, or if I owned it (and I'd like to!) it would see use for salmon and grilse. Cork handle has the very desirable double thumb indent, allowing for hand position adjustment. The longer detachable fighting butt is original to the rod and fits into the rod tube when mounted on the butt section; the shorter fighting butt was added by Bob Summers at a later date and separate storage would be needed for it outside of the tube. The stripping guide is a bright Perfection and snakes are hard chrome. Ferrule fit is excellent and the rod is straight with a powerful parabolic action faster than on many Youngs I have handled. It would be wonderful on the salmon rivers of Newfoundland or as a dry line steelhead rod on the West Coast. There is some cork ridging from age (rod was built in 1953, the year I was born; I too have some 'ridging' from age) and one small crack in the cork visible in one of the photographs. A very special and likely unique Paul Young rod with some unusual features. In original bag and aluminum tube. $3,725 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~M. Wojnicki model 265 GF; 265 cm (about 8'8") 3 pc/ 2 tips, semi-hollow hexagonal salmon / steelhead rod for #7 lines. This is a glass ferrule rod in three pieces for easy transport; these lighter ferrules don't weigh the rod down as much as nickel silver ferrules and also allow the rod to bend through the ferrules. I would say the action on this resorcinol glued rod is closer to a progressive action than to Mario's more typical semi-parabolic tapers. It remains in lightly used, excellent condition with chrome guides and SRMC Mildrum stripping guide. In original bag and tube with model stamp on cap. $2,850 Click on smaller images to enlarge

Photographic Prints

Photographic Prints~Per Brandin B&W print. Stroboscopic view of John Napoli casting my Tournament Trout Fly Rod at the Long Beach Casting Club about 1995. Signed digital print image size 13X20 inches, paper size 17X22 inches. Suitable for mounting or framing. Signed. $475 SOLD

~Per Brandin B&W print. 'Fish Watches Man'; Chinatown, NY City 1980. Image size 33X22 inches. Digital print suitable for mounting or framing. Perhaps my single favorite image. Signed. $795

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I have many other prints available for sale, both in digital and silver print modes; please see the section of my website I call 'Street Level Photos' for more information.

Reels

~Bogdan '00' light salmon reel in LHW. This is the multiplier version of this very fine salmon reel and it remains in lightly used, excellent condition. I use mine with a WF7 line and plenty of backing. Reel comes in a very nice, hand-tooled leather case (I believe made by Olaf Kundrus, though the only stamping is 'S.E. Bogdan Reels Nashua, N.H.). $2650 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Richard Bradley 'Bespoke' in left hand wind; little 2" diameter reel by ¾" wide spool. Mr. Bradley passed on some years ago now and has a strong local following in the Catskills of New York; we don't see his reels for sale very often. This one is in mint condition with a very strong, non-adjustable, click. Comes in black velvet reel bag as issued. $495 Click on images to enlarge.

~Hardy Bougle 3¼" modern version; I consider the Bougle to be the best of all worlds as basically a raised pillar Perfect. This one is in very good used condition, cosmetically at least very good and mechanically excellent. Set for RHW but can be re-set to LHW. $325 SALE PENDING Click on images to enlarge

~Hardy St. George 3⅜" 2 screw latch, RHW; this is a nice 'user' reel in excellent mechanical condition and just the expected wear on rim and finish. The agate line guard is unblemished. Comes in Orvis padded zipper case $225 SALE PENDING Click on images to enlarge

~Hardy Perfect 2⅞" with 'white' agate line guard in RHW.  A wonderful reel to balance shorter cane rods and about a DT3 or lighter line. Serial number is A49487. In original sheepskin-lined zippered 'Hardy Bros / Alnwick' soft case and in original box with all papers; reel appears to be new and unused. $775 Click on smaller images to enlarge

~Hardy 'St. George Junior' in spitfire finish and left-hand wind. This is the very nice re-issued version of this wonderful little reel with the 1930's hole pattern and 'ivorine' handle and light grey agate line guard. It is in mint, unused, condition, coming with original shipping box, faux-sheepskin lined Hardy case, all papers and Hardy decal and shipping box as issued. $595 Click on images to enlarge.

~Hardy Wide Drum Salmon Perfect 4" in Right Hand Wind from my personal collection. This reel has no line guard, so it is possible to flip the pawl inside and use this reel as a LHW. It is in very nice shape, showing only minor finish wear and having all spare parts in place internally. It has the long, ribbed brass foot, original retaining screw and straight-line writing and comes in Hardy Brothers box properly marked with a "4 inch Perfect" tag. $650

~Paul Herman salmon reel, 3⅛" diameter and approximately 1¼" wide, serial number 181 in LHW. Seven-position drag gives a very wide range on this beautiful S-handle reel. It has been honestly used, but remains in excellent condition with no noticeable blemishes that I can see. Comes in fitted Olaf Kundrus black leather case. $2,525 Click on images to enlarge

~Paul Herman salmon reel, 3⅛" diameter and approximately 1¼" wide, serial number 116 in LHW. Seven-position drag gives a very wide range on this beautiful S-handle reel. It has been honestly used, but remains in excellent condition, the only noticeable slight scuffing on the rims. Comes in fitted Olaf Kundrus black leather case. $2,850 Click on images to enlarge

~Paul Herman salmon reel, 3⅛" diameter and approximately 1¼" wide, serial number 192 in LHW. Seven-position drag gives a very wide range on this beautiful S-handle reel. It is in excellent condition with the exception of two dings on the rims opposite the reel-foot. Comes in a high quality leather and sheepskin-lined case as seen in the photos. $2,375 Click on images to enlarge .

~Paul Herman small trout reel, 2½" diameter spool in LHW. This is serial number 082 of his hard-to-find trout reels; it remains in excellent condition with the exception of a small ding on the edge of one rim (visible in one photo next to the screw opposite the reel-foot on the side plate). Comes in original red fleece bag. A very nice reel for lighter lines. $1950 Click on smaller images to enlarge

This list of rods and reels will be updated with new items occasionally so please keep checking back.
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