Grandy Creek Special

Discussion in 'Bamboo, Fiberglass & Classic Reels' started by Roby, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. Roby New Member

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    Hey everybody, I was told if threw a pic of this rod on here you guys might be able to tell me what it is. I found it a couple years ago on the bottom of Grandy creek While I was fly fishing, pretty awesome find:)

    Well here is a couple pic's
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    Thank's for any help, Roby
    Roby, Feb 20, 2011
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  2. rockthief Fly fishing = food for my soul

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    it is fiberglass, probably a 7 wt from about 1956 I believe. Best guess is a Conolon FanWing based on the seat and the grip shape.
    rockthief, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. Roby New Member

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    Sorry forgot to say it is indeed fiberglass. Thank's for the help

    Roby
    Roby, Feb 20, 2011
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  4. Greg Armstrong Active Member

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    Greg Armstrong, Feb 20, 2011
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  5. wingblue New Member

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    The reel looks like a Martin.
    wingblue, Feb 21, 2011
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  6. Roby New Member

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    Roby, Feb 21, 2011
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  7. rockthief Fly fishing = food for my soul

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    WHen you visit there do a search for Pedley, Conolon Fanwing, and Jimmy Green
    rockthief, Feb 21, 2011
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