Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. I just received a nice South Bend rod that belonged to the late dad of a friend. 125.00. These take the form 1XX, XX and 3XX, where XX defines the finish, wrap colours and fittings of the rod, and the prefix, or lack of, defines the taper. First Catch of 2016 - Rod Holders ( Nothing up your sleeve) It may be a Bristol Steel Rod. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Good condition with some wear. View On eBay. A flocked with black bead eyes, another flocked with white bead eyes and an unflocked gray. South Bend Trix Oreno Fly Rod Fishing Lures X2 New in Tubes 1 with Papers. The rod has the original South Bend decal and is marked “359-9’. From United States +C $80.22 shipping estimate. Talk about strength, the fly rod's new single chambered rod barrel can take on the best of 'em. 9 Ft long. South Bend vintage bamboo fly rod 1945. South Bend 7' Combo Fly & Spin. South Bend #346, 8 1/2', "Dry fly" BornAgainBamboo. $25.00 for 100 yards spooled off a large spool. Offered is a three piece South Bend split bamboo fly rod. Both tip sections are straight. Black and white jasper was used by many bamboo rod builders on various models including South Bend, Heddon, etc. South Bend (no missing) 3-piece1-tip 8’ 6’’ vintage 1930’s split bamboo fly rod . This telescopic fishing rod is composed of five reinforced-joint sections that fit into one another. And Green/Yellow/Black hair legs. This is considered an entry level 'Bass' fly rod. $0.00. $165.00. $149.99. South Bend Bait Company Fishing Lures & tackle for sale. Please see pictures for exacts on this item. #897. Lot of 4 Vintage Fishing Poles / Rod (Berkley, South Bend… Michael Sinclair’s reference number is B and W #XX. You can feel the quick, sure precision of this movement as it responds to your every command. This rod sat in my shopfor awhile it needed a lot of work, it has so much new its probably not a real collector but man will it fish!I have lawn cast this rod, it casts a DT5 really well and it makes great presentation, you will not bedisappointed. Favorite Add to Gladding South Bend Forester vintage 5' solid fiberglass boat rod. The ferru Use this thread on newly crafted rods or when restoring old bamboo fly rods. The varnish is in good condition. $8.00. Seller: parleerdr (3,411) 100%, Location: SW USA , Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 202585288129 South Bend 469 Bamboo fly rod 7' 2 piece vintage fly fishing rod & case & sock. The rod is a Custom model 3170, 8'6", and is marked for a HCH line (I'd say 7-weight). Hair wings, Black chenille tail. South Bend Oreno Popping Frog FLY ROD TOUGH 1938-1942 LARGE SIZE Weedless! South Bend Model 59 This is one of the rods that Jordan devised for South Bend. Shakespeare FLY ROD … The Pocket Fisherman, Instant Fishermen, Fishing Machine & a Berkley 308 on a Folding Rod. All sections are full length, no repairs have been made. This rod has been refreshed with new cork and it has not been fished since. From the moment you pick it up, you can feel the difference. The rod looks to be in excellent condition. You will find glass eye baits, Indiana Lures, Die Cut Ads, Old Plugs, Various Oreno lures, Fly Rod Flyrod Flies, Frogs, minnows, and more! South Bend Fly Rod Surf Oreno Lure The South Bend Fly Rod Surf Oreno Lure was a series model 961. $0.00. A 5/6-weight fly rod with a very pleasing, moderately fast action and good power. View On eBay. 250.00. This is a used vintage South Bend #469 Bamboo fly fishing rod. South Bend Fly Rod Surf Oreno Lure. 195.00. sold out. It was used on the Phillipson Paramount. South Bend Fly Rod Lures This sale is for a selection of vintage South Bend fly rod lures as follows: Oreno Hair Frog- The frog has a Green& Yellow clipped hair body with Black spots. The butt section does have a slight sweet to the right near the ferrule. 1977-3 South Bend Casting Rod. The end of the tube is a bit dented. Split Bamboo Fly Rod Vintage South Bend 24 - 9 Stainless W / Tube And Sock. Vintage South Bend 1-632-170 Outdoorsman 6 Piece Fiberglass Rod 7' Long. 346 9 Ft Mint This is a Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod South Bend Bait Co No. South Bend series with Comficient Grips (from 1941 South Bend Trade Catalog) South Bend had gotten into the bamboo fly rod market through the purchase of the Cross Rod Company of Massachusetts in 1926, a move that fortuitously brought the firm the great Wes Jordan, who oversaw production of South Bend Cross rods until the late 1930s. Summers & Co. - Womens Sports Apparel Bob with Granddaughter Cara Flyfishing Great Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat Fly … For sale here is South Bend No. The South Bend 1122 Finalist reel is a vintage fly reel that was first introduced to consumers in the 1960s and 1970s. See photos for overall condition. Berkley pack rod. Vintage South Bend #323 9' Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Fish Very Nice. $195.00. Buy It On Ebay. Dragon Oreno- Black painted 7/8" cork body. From United States. Cloth . 1140 Fly Rod Reel Model D. This is a very clean example of This automatic fly reel in a very lightly used box. Looking like new, this vintage Double-Built split-bamboo fly rod has a great feel 'in-the-hand'. Shipping and handling. $0.00. Finding you excellent vintage & antique lures. Made of graphite, this tubular rod has a leatherette grip for easier fishing. Vintage SOUTH BEND fly fishing rod. South Bend rods are defined by the model number. Terrific little critters for any collection or display. South Bend Fly Rod: Black Beauty 8' fly rod series; Performance-tuned actions South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod 2841 - 09 oz Length - 77 1/2 Inches. Buy It On Ebay. View On eBay. One tip makes it shorter more like and 8'6" Looks to be in good condition for a rod of this age. Jordan was involved with producing bamboo rods for more than 50 years, first with the Cross Rod Co. of Lynn, Massachusetts, then with South Bend in Indiana and finally with Orvis in Manchester, Vermont. One stop shop for all things from your … The South Bend Bait Company grew out of a small company founded by Frank G. Worden, who manufactured bucktail fly lures in his home. I can't find any info on it. C $961.87. $9.34 shipping. Wesley D. Jordan deserves an honored place in history as one of the truly innovative bamboo rodmakers who had a major impact on the bamboo fly rod as we know it today. Rods ↳ South Bend Rod Co. ↳ FE Thomas Rods ↳ Uslan Rods ↳ Wright and McGill Co. $71.96. New Listing HIGH END Vintage USA CROSS 1920s Bamboo Fly Rod Before SOUTH BEND. $0.00. Get convenience and functionality with the black and gold South Bend 15-foot Bream Pole. South Bend Oreno Popping Frog FLY ROD TOUGH 1938-1942 SMALL SIZE #896. Seller: oak_hill_gang (1,868) 100%, Location: Woodway, Texas, Ships to: US, Item: 121895784918 SOUTH BEND Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Model 323 - 9' Cloth Case & Tube. The South Bend Black Beauty 2-Piece Fly Fishing Rod makes an excellent companion for a fishing trip. South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod 2841 - 09 oz Length - 77 1/2 Inches. My father passed away and this was part of his extensive fishing collection.Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Model 323 - 9 foot Three piece rod with two tips. This model was in the top third of the South Bend line in the mid-late 1930s prior to the "Comficient" grip introduction. This item: South Bend 631788-Maurice 2PC Fly Rod, Fishing Equipment, 8', Multicolor $11.96 Only 4 left in stock - order soon. $0.00. The 'South Bend' decal is bold and complete and the "55-9" rod lettering is dark and crisp. C $509.60. Body 1 1/8" total length 2" Very good condition. South Bend Fly Rod Swatter - The Big One won't get away when you're packing this fly stick. Wraps and components are all original. ↳ Phillipson Rod Co. $0.00. The South Bend Fly Rod Surf Oreno Lure was a series model 961. The box shows little shelf or storage wear and looks great. Vintage split bamboo fly rod, complete refurbish. VINTAGE SOUTH BEND CONSTELLATION FLY ROD MODEL 3131 ,BEAUTY 8 1/2 FT CANVAS BAG. The rod features butterscotch marbleized plastic uplocking reel seat, 5 3/4" "Comificient" grip, floppy ring hook keeper, orange and black variegated silk, Mildrum stripper, South Bend NS ferrules, blued steel snake guides, original marked bag and tube. The rod is in very good condition. South Bend Oren-O-Matic No. Buy South Bend Fly-Rod Mouse - Oreno THREE DIFFERENT from only $9.99 Circa mid 1930's are these three fly-rod mice (Mouse-Oreno's) from the South Bend Bait Company. 290 7'6" 2/2 for a 5 weight line. Made by the South Bend Bait Company of South Bend, Indiana was first introduced in 1928 and lasted fourteen years through 1942.The antique Fly Rod fishing Lure measures 1 … The old gentleman was a prince of a fellow, and enjoyed fishing for trout and smallmouth, but I never got to fish with him. Rods ↳ Paul H. Young Rod Co. ↳ Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting ↳ Link to the Dan Brennan article ↳ Photography ↳ Classic Fly Reels ↳ General discussion This is a 7', 2 piece rod; the pieces fit together snuggly. Free shipping. I have a South bend #57 fly rod. Thank you. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 179.00 FREE shipping Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart. VINTAGE SOUTH BEND 9 FOOT FIBERGLASS FLY ROD W/ALUMINUM TUBE . Close-up photos show details. South Bend Fly Rod Reel Oren O-Matic Number 1140 Brand New. 290- 7 1/2' Bamboo Fly Rod 3 Pieces W/orig. Rod ratings and balancing your rod. This comes with the original tube. Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod South Bend Bait Co No. It is available in multiple sizes and features thoughtful performance-tuned actions for optimal results in the field. or Best Offer. Find great deals on eBay for south bend fly rod and south bend bamboo fly rod. eBay. The reel seat locking mechanism is frozen. Vintage 1940's South Bend No. Made by the South Bend Bait Company of South Bend, Indiana was first introduced in 1928 and lasted fourteen years through 1942.The antique Fly Rod fishing Lure measures 1 1/2″ [...] Read More Great combination. Websites to check out. Marked for an E or HDH line—level 5 or double taper 6. 1967-2 South Bend model 59. Three guides are missing on the middle section. Shop with confidence. Here's an opportunity to acquire a seldom offered 'South Bend, Double-Built Model 13', "Bass and Steelhead" split bamboo fly rod. South Bend. 346. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. The total length is 7 1/2' long. The reel was manufactured by Shakespeare for South Bend and featured a 3 1/2-inch spool with a click and pawl drag system. All original. Popular and fine-casting rod from the 1950s. UPC 039364631834 buy South Bend Fly Rod, 2 Piece (9 Feet) 039364631834 Learn about South Bend UPC lookup, find upc Not much is known about Worden’s early life or his activities after leaving South Bend. the rod looks to be in original condition and the decal is in very good condition. Was: $89.95. These old South Bend 290'sare well worth the effort to restore, this one came out beautiful and is ready to fish if one desires. Reel works as intended with all functions in great shape. Being virtually original, this example could start a 'South Bend' collection, of course you could always take it out fishing. South Bend Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod HC H Or C Model 2 Tips.