South Bend tip sections available. Ferrule sizes 11, glued with hide glue from the 1920's and 1930’s. These tips have random node spacing and measure 36 to 39 inches in length. These are good replacement tips, not for restorations except for South Bend. Ask about volume discounts.
South Bend tip sections available. Ferrule sizes 12 and 13, tip top size 5, glued with resorcinol glue, these tips have random node spacing and measure 36 to 39 inches in length. These are good replacement tips for Phillipson, Wright and McGill rods, not for restorations except for South Bend. They also make great tips for scarfing. Many people have used these tips to build 6 to 6'6" banty rods using Wright and McGill mid sections as butts. Nickel silver ferrules are available. Ask about volume discounts.
Cork Rings Select Grade 1 ¼ inch diameter, ½ inch thick, 7/16th bore. Minimum order 10 rings.
Cork Rings High Grade 1 ¼ inch diameter, ½ inch thick, 7/16th bore. Minimum order 10 rings.
Bubinga wood with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches)
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Maple wood with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches")
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Rosewood with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches")
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Walnut with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches")
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Zebra with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches")
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Anodized aluminum reddish brown fly or ultra-light spin rods. Inside diameter measures .55 inches. The length of the reel seat is approximately 4 inches. There is a rubber button end cap that is removable for use as an ultralight spin seat and reversible for “up locking” or “down locking” fly seat. These can be used on fiberglass or graphite fly and spin rods. These reel seats are new old stock that were manufactured by Varmac in the 1970’s and early 1980’s.
Cocobolo with glossy finish with the following features:
Black Double Slide Ring
Length 94 mm (3.7 inches")
Weight approximately 0.75 oz.
I.D. of 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Hardware is anodized black satin
Skeleton includes 1 trim ring, 2 slide rings and 1 end cap
Fly Reel Seat. Black anodized aluminum body with silver rings and hood with Featherweight logo. Length is 4 inches, inside diameter 5/8th inch / 16 mm. Made in USA.
Medium weight salt water casting or boat rod reel seat with trigger. Dual Rings. Chrome brass body. Length is 5 inches, inside diameter .80 inches / 20.5 mm. Made in USA.
Light to Medium, nickel silver casting or spin reel seat. May be used in up or down lock position. Length is 3 7/8 inches, inside diameter 3/4 inch / 18.5 mm.
We have the following vintage new old stock Lamiglas fishing rod bags:
$7.50 each or 4 bags for $25.00
This tip scarfing block was custom crafted by our rod technician Floy Sherman, using walnut wood. The tip scarfing block is shorter to accommodate down to 5 inch spacing between guides so that you do not have to remove the guide below the scarf. This custom block can be modified to fit your specifications.
Rice’s Black and Orange Jasper Silk Thread Size 00
The wooden spools contain 3/4 oz. of thread or approximately 1100 yards of size 00, silk black and orange jasper thread. This is the original Rice’s thread used on Wright and McGill Victory bamboo rods. Black and orange jasper was used by many bamboo rod builders including South Bend, Heddon, etc. Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. Michael Sinclair’s reference number is B and O #XX.
$20.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool.
$65.00 for 1100 yard spool
Rice’s Silk size 00 Wrapping Thread Black and White Jasper
The wooden spools contain 3/4 oz. of thread or approximately 1100 yards of size 00, silk black and white jasper thread. This is the original Rice’s thread used on Wright and McGill bamboo rods including The Goodwin Rod, The Granger Rod, Favorite, and De Luxe models. It was used on the Phillipson Paramount. Black and white jasper was used by many bamboo rod builders on various models including South Bend, Heddon, etc. Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. Michael Sinclair’s reference number is B and W #XX.
$25.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool.
$95.00 for 1100 yard spool
Rice’s Red Silk Wrapping Thread Size 00
The wooden spools contain 3/4 oz. of thread or approximately 1100 yards of size 00, silk red thread. This is the original Rice’s thread used on Wright and McGill Stream and Lake model. This red was used by many bamboo rod builders including Leonard, South Bend, Heddon, etc. Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. Michael Sinclair’s reference number is #10.
$25.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool.
$95.00 for 1100 yard spool
Rice’s Beige Tan Silk Wrapping Thread Size 00
The wooden spools contain 3/4 oz. of thread or approximately 1100 yards of size 00, silk tan/beige thread. This is the original Rice’s thread used on Wright and McGill bamboo rods including the Aristocrat model. This tan/beige was used by many bamboo rod builders. Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. Michael Sinclair’s reference number is #27.
$15.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool.
$49.00 for 1100 yard spool
Rice’s Maroon Silk Wrapping Thread Size 00
The wooden spools contain 3/4 oz. of thread or approximately 1100 yards of size 00, silk maroon thread. This is the original Rice’s thread used on Wright and McGill bamboo rods including the Water Seal models. This thread was the primary wrap for the FA model and tipping for the FB model. Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. This maroon silk thread looks very good on graphite rods when finished with epoxy and no color preserver. Michael Sinclair’s reference number is #13
$12.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool.
$39.00 for 1100 yard spool
