I have a few lightly used and personal Schliske Bamboo Fly Rods available for immediate delivery.

A customer of mine on the east coast backed out of two rods he ordered earlier this year.  His home was hit hard in the hurricane and he can't follow through with the transaction.  They are gorgeous rods that came together very nicely.  They were featured on the cover of powerfibers magazine last month.  (http://www.powerfibers.com/PowerFibers_Issue_44.pdf)  They are both 7.5' 2/2 4wt western, dry fly action.  Lightly flamed.  Old black & white jasper silk from the Granger shop with gold accent wraps.  Spalted maple and nickle silver cap & ring reel seats.  These rods are new & un-fished.  Retail price on these rods is $1800 each.  More info and pics can be found here - http://bamboo-fisher.com/jm1.htm  I'll take $1400 each OBO. 
















These rods are $1800 new.  I'll take $1400 OBO for each.

The next rod available for immediate delivery is a 7'9" 2/1 5wt (7952) Schliske Bamboo Finespot Fly Rod

This rod was made for the finepot stream and was fished two days on the stream in 2009 and again in 2010.  The action is a medium fast progressive action.  The fine tip on this rod protects tippets when fighting big trout.  Perfect for tossing big green drake mayfly patterns to wild trout.  It will also handle nymphs and streamers just fine.  A true 5wt that matches nicely with a 3" Hardy Bougle or St. George.  This rod has an engraved Bellinger cap & ring  reel seat with black ash hardwood spacer.  Half wells cork grip.  Signature wraps.  Measuring wraps.  Beautiful, rich flamed cane.  Vintage Black & White Jasper silk thread wraps with single intermediate wraps of claret gossamer.  2 piece.  1 tip.  A second tip can be made for an extra $200.  Custom claret rod sock and bright aluminum rod tube with brass domed ends.

This rod is $1600 new.  This personal, used rod for immediate delivery $1300.

This rod is another personal rod and a favorite.  I simply have too many rods and need to let a few go.  This is an older rod (#502).  It has caught many large trout and been photographed, filmed and published a few times.  It's a 7'6" 2/1 5/6wt that has been broken and repaired.  The butt is a little short and there's a clear repair wrap on the butt just above the measuring wraps.  Blued cap & ring reel seat with an impregnated black ash hardwood spacer.  Blued Bellinger size #13 ferrules.  Black silk wraps tipped cardinal.  Half Wells cork grip.  Black & Red agate stripping guide.

The following shot of the rod was published in Fly Fisherman magazine.

This rod is $1700 new.  This used personal rod for immediate delivery, $1100.

7'6" 2/1 4wt (7642) Schliske Bamboo Rio Grande Fly Rod

The Rio Grande Rod is made for casting dry flies, dry & dropper, or streamers on the mighty Rio Grande in southern Colorado. Designed for the big hatches on the river just after runoff when everything is coming alive. This is the go to, do it all rod. The rod you grab on the way out the door because it's already rigged up with the right leader and fly from slaying trout yesterday. The Rio Grande features Blonde cane, Olive Green wraps tipped dark claret, silk wrapped titanium ferrules with triple tipping. Birdseye maple hardwood spacer to match the blonde cane with bright Nickle Silver reel seat.   The cap & ring seat was hand made in Boulder, Colorado by my good friend Mark Shamburg.  He also hand turned the titanium size #12 ferrules.  Select 1/4" ring cork torpedo grip.  Engraved butt cap, signature wraps and measuring wraps.

The action of this rod is a quick, dry fly, progressive action with a light tip.  The fine tip on this rod protects tippets when fighting big trout.  A true 4wt that matches nicely with a 3" Hardy Bougle or 2 7/8" Hardy Perfect.  2 piece.  1 tip.  A second tip can be made for an extra $200.  Custom blonde rod sock and olive aluminum rod tube with brass domed ends.  This is rod #913.

This rod is $2000 new.  This used personal rod for immediate delivery $1499.

Schliske Bamboo 8' 3/1 5wt Bear River Rod

This rod is a brand new model designed by Matt Schliske and wife Marguerite Meyer.  This rod is Marguerite's personal rod.  It has yet to be fished however.  It is brand new and available for sale, but may be fished lightly soon if we can get out on the water!  She has decided she wants a two piece rod that is shorter and lighter for casting dries.  This model is named after a special place and is also a family name for Marguerite.  This is a powerful 5wt that will cast long and heavy and well as light and short.  Duronze ferrules hand turned by Mark Shamburg and matching Duronze cap & ring reel seat with highly figured spalted maple hardwood spacer.  Half wells cork grip.  Lightly flamed cane.  Dark plum wraps triple tipped olive gold with full intermediates.  This rod has the most intricate wrap pattern Marguerite has done to date.  Matching plum and pale olive yellow hang tag rod sock and aluminum tube with brass domed cap. A truly striking rod.

This rod is $2400 new.  This first Bear River rod for immediate delivery can be had for $2199.

The last rod available for immediate delivery is a 3/1 Schliske Bamboo 11'4" Two Handed Spliced Joint Spey Rod.  This rod will cast a 410-450 Scandi Head and 460-510 grain Skagit Head.  Vintage orange silk wraps double tipped white and teal.  Hollow built with agate stripper and titanium Spey seat.

This rod is $1800 new.  This lightly used personal rod is available for immediate delivery for $1499.

I am proud to present the first Schliske Bamboo T-Shirt. It was designed in collaboration with my friend, Jim Lees of North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Currently, we have the following design in sizes S-XXL. The price is $20 per shirt, shipping included.

The above shirt design is now available on hoodies and trucker hats!

Hooded Sweatshirts are $40, Trucker hats are $20 Shipping Included.

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All over the globe, there are people who love to fish and in the universal language of the sport, one name reigns supreme - that of Hardy. For well over a century, House of Hardy has been renowned as the manufacturer of the finest game fishing tackle in the world - the name is synonymous with quality and excellence. Such reputations are not acquired easily, but it has never faltered throughout the company's long history. 

NEW For 2011 - Hardy Cascapedia Mk III Fly Reel

For your consideration is a wonderful, collectible Hardy Cascapedia MK III Fly Reel. This is the brand new version of a timeless classic for 2011.  These reels will be available November or December, 2010.  This reel is brand new in the box with original lifetime warranty. It has never been used or had line or backing installed. The Cascapedia is a joy to collect or fish. The reel is reversible and can be set for either LHW or RHW. It is currently set up for LHW. This reel features the beautiful S shaped handle and three handsome medallions on the faceplate.  The side plates and frame are no longer ported, like they were on the MKII version of the Cascapedia.  This design is more classic and true to the original look of the Cascapedia reel.  This reel really purrs with that classic Hardy sound. The reel has the cool Hardy Castle and Fly logo on the drag adjustment knob as well as on one of the front medallions. The drag adjustment is also very reminiscent of the early Vom Hofe reels, with the arrow pointing to the red dots when you click the drag adjustment. This would be a perfect reel for that special bamboo fly rod, casting dry flies to native, wild trout. Comes with the original lifetime warranty, case, box and paperwork. This listing is for a pre-order of the new Cascapedia MKIII fly reel that will be available in November or December, 2010.  This reel is available in the following sizes, with corresponding prices: 2/3/4 ($395), 5/6/7 ($449), 8/9 ($495), 10/11 ($549). 

Available in four sizes, two trout and two salmon, the #2/3/4 and #5/6/7 versions offer a wide ranging click check whilst the larger #8/9 and #10/11 feature a powerful disc drag capable of stopping the largest salmon. The drag regulator button also has a pointer for easy reference in the heat of battle. The matte black side plates give a high tech sleek appearance that is perfectly complemented by the rims, which are hand-polished to a mirror-like finish. Above all, the S shaped handle is retained, the immediate emblem of this magnificent reel.
The new Cascapedia MkIII is a reel to collect, to look at, to treasure. But above all, it's a reel for the modern day, to be used with pleasure and admiration.

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Newly Re-Issued Hardy St. George Fly Reel

For your consideration is a newly re-issued Hardy St. George Fly Reel. The newest addition from the factory in Alnwick, UK are the classic St George Junior (2 9/16") and the 3" trout reels. They are machined bar stock beauties that come in either black or spitfire finishes. These are the new versions of the 1921 original Hardy St. George trout reels. 

These reels are available in either LHW or RHW and black or spitfire finish. Please specify which reel you are ordering, including wind direction and finish.

The new Hardy St. George Jr. and 3" Trout Reel won midcurrent's Best of Show Award for best new products at the Fly Fishing Retailer show in Denver, Colorado September, 2009.

A timeless design utilising the most modern technology made once again in Alnwick, England. This design has stood the test of time, and although there have been one or two minor alterations, the same basic model is manufactured today. The new St. George trout reels have the classic agate lineguard set in nickle silver . The high quality, agate line guard, the dovetailed reel fitting, the three screw spool release latch, and the durable anodised finish with distinctive ivorine handle all make this one of history's most strikingly handsome reels. The click check has protected the lightest tippets for decades. Engineered from top quality aluminum. Made in a limited number. This reel is brand new in the box with the original lifetime warranty, instructions, and case. It has never had line on it.

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New Hardy Perfect Fly Reel

Schliske Bamboo is proud to present the newly re-issued Hardy Perfect Fly Reel. The Perfect. The reel that needs no introduction, the reel that is perhaps the most famous product to ever have left the Hardy factory in Alnwick. A timeless design utilising the most modern technology made once again in Alnwick, England. In 1891, the first Hardy "Perfect" reel was patented. This design has stood the test of time, and although there have been one or two minor alterations, the same basic model is manufactured today. The new Hardy Perfect reels are made by a third generation Hardy reel maker in Alnwick, England. The new Perfects have the classic agate lineguard and are available in LHW or RHW versions. The high quality, agate, line guard, the dovetailed reel fitting, the durable gunmetal grey, anodised finish with distinctive ivorine handle all make this one of history's most strikingly recognisable reels. And how well it fishes - fifteen stainless steel ball-bearings give the smoothest of winds. The click check in the two larger models and the fixed check in the smallest have protected the lightest tippets for decades. Perfect really does mean perfect. Three sizes are available: 2 5/8", 2 7/8", and 3 1/8". Supplied in a soft, sheepskin lined leather pouch. Engineered from top quality aluminum. Navel brass spindle on the plate. Made in a limited number and going fast.

Hardy Perfect “Tops” the rest by Winning

2009 New Product Award

The classic Hardy Perfect Reel, so long the benchmark of functional fly fishing quality and engineering excellence has received the prestigious 2009 New Product Award at the recent Fly Fishing Retailer Show held in Denver, Colorado, USA.

American Web publisher, MidCurrent has chosen the Hardy Perfect Reel as one of the Top New Fly Fishing Products for 2009 under the reel category.

Hardy Greys North America Ltd President, Jim Murphy said:

“Hardy Greys North America is proud and thankful for this award. We are thrilled to be able to offer, once again, Hardy's hallmark UK engineering excellence back into the fly fishing market place.

“This marvellous award is the first formal recognition of our efforts to bring the ingenuity and heritage of Hardy products to the US market with our new organization. We recognize MidCurrent as a strong voice for the US fly fisher and appreciate the award as a first step to becoming a full member of the American fly fishing community.”

Renowned fly-fisher and Hardy & Greys Consultant, Charles Jardine said:

“Having grown up with the Hardy Perfect all my fly fishing life, I am thrilled that other generations of fly fishers – as well as those of my vintage will, once again thrill to the reels unique song when playing fish and its classic feel and look. I am so glad that Hardy has reintroduced this truly bespoke fly reel – a reel to be proud of.”

Products selected as winners in the awards were selected for both innovative design and utility to fly fishers.

The best new fly fishing rods, fly reels, fly lines, waders, luggage, fly boxes, tools and accessories were all highlighted in MidCurrent's annual review of new designs, updates, and prices released by fly fishing manufacturers.

MidCurrent Editor and Publisher, Marshall Cutchin said:

“We would like to congratulate Hardy & Greys for displaying a high level of innovation and utility for fly fishers in the re-introduction of the Hardy Perfect Fly Reel for 2009.”

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Hardy Bougle MK VII Fly Reel

One of the most famous pools on one of the most famous salmon rivers, the Namsen in Norway, in part derives its name from the Bouglés. The pool is called the Music Box reputedly because of the number of big fish over the years running line off.

It's easy to forget that the Bouglé MkVII is derived from the older, equally classic Perfect. The Perfect ran on ball bearings which made it the smoothest winding reel of its time - yet time has in no way dated the muscular beauty of the Bouglé. This new Bouglé has been enhanced by the return of the reel to its original clear anodised aluminum finish. With its ivorine handle, the Bouglé does look at its very best in its sumptuous silver sheen. The new MKVII Bougle has the solid winding plate reminiscent of the classic Hardy Perfect that the reel is based on. 

In short, it's a reel you can trust and enjoy in equal measure.

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Hardy Lightweight Fly Reels

The Hardy Lightweight Fly Reels offer strength from the high-grade aluminum and durability from the anodizing process. We offer three different sizes – the Flyweight, the Featherweight and the LRH Lightweight. Easy-to-change spools, available in two to six weight options, simply the classic reel on small streams worldwide.

The Lightweight Series reels are simply gems of simplicity. They have been on the market now for a shade less than half a century and during that time they have sold huge numbers worldwide. And they're still selling. You just can't improve on their simplicity and their classic design. They were designed to be the perfect reel on small waters and they remain leaders in that role. Hardy has hardly changed anything on the reel because they haven't needed to. The models made in the 1950s were as near perfection as you can get and they've never really been bettered.

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Hardy Glass Fly Rods

New for 2009 Is the Hardy line of Glass fly rods. These rods are superb for the cost. Elegent touches abound, like the cork rod tube cap, the tube sock, the ferrule plugs, engraved tube, silk screened tube, all cork grip and seat with stamped aluminum cap and ring hardware, the ferrule plug pocket in the rod sock, and the list goes on. These rods are amazing to cast, especially close in. They have so much sensitivity. A great backup for your cane rods or for those small, tight wild trout stream when bush whacking is a necessity and you want something you can bang around.

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