1950 South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod
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The Bamboo Fly Rod Resource Center
Popular and fine-casting rod from the 1950s. Marked for an E or HDH line—level 5 or double taper 6. The rod features butterscotch marbleized plastic
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SOUTH BEND 290 7'6 BAMBOO FLY ROD
Bamboo - old bamboo rods Washington Fly Fishing Forum
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Bamboo fly rod -- too slow, too soft, too fragile? Don't you believe it!
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Rod Features
Manufacturer: Model: Length: Handle: Configuration: Weight: Markings: South Bend Bait Co. 59 Bass or Steelhead - Fly Rod 9' Comficient Full Wells
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MINT South Bend 59-9' 4 Pc Split Bamboo Fishing Pole Fly Rod 59 UNUSED 1945-50
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South Bend
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Old South Bend bamboo fly rod
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Are these rods worth these prices? : r/flyfishing
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Can Anyone Tell Me Anything About These Vintage Rods From My Great Grandpa? Date Range, Value, Anything Else Interesting? Specifically, What Is The Fat, Short Rod With The Forked End Used For?
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South Bend No. 469 7' bamboo fly rod
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WFS 276 - A Guide to Classic Bamboo Fly Rods and Reels with Ward Tonsfeldt - Wet Fly Swing
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Blog & news from the custom rod shop - Custom Fly Fishing Rods by Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker
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South Bend 1940 - Bass Fishing Archives
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Reels for Boo Rods The North American Fly Fishing Forum - sponsored by Thomas Turner