Category Archives: Fly Rods

A Kabuto Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

In late 2005 I ordered a “glass” fly rod from Japanese custom rod builder Yasuyuki Kabuto. The wand in question was a model 7033 – a 7 foot, 3-piece, 3-weight, with a stacked bamboo slide-band reel seat. Six months passed … Continue reading →

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Winston 5-Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod: Part Two

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two:  At the end of the last post, I showed you page 13 from a Winston Catalog printed during Doug Merrick’s era in San Francisco. On that page, there is mention of a series of rods under the heading … Continue reading →

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A Winston 5-Weight Fiberglass Fly Rod: Part One

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

Part One: Sometimes a fever comes on slowly, and then keeps on building. Well, that’s exactly how my love of Winston glass rods began. It started slowly way back when with a travel set – a 6-weight and an 8-weight … Continue reading →

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An Orvis Powerflex Boron / Graphite fly rod

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a second-hand Orvis T-3 fly rod. You’ll see it a few posts back. Well lightning struck again. The same angler that sold me the T-3 offered me another rod. This time a rare … Continue reading →

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Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

A few days ago, my friend Dave and I went to the Pine Island Fly Fishing Club swap meet. The club is relatively new and fast growing. I don’t believe they have a website, but you can get news about … Continue reading →

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