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102 Comments

Reply porschefile
12:50 PM on October 28, 2012 

Love your site.  Very interesting and very informative.    Will check here often.    I do have a question though.   I have a mid seventies Hardy "Ten Ten"   10'-10" rod.   2 pc.  dark brown with red ferrel bindings, sliding reel seat and hard rubber knob butt.   I used this rod for Steel Head and Salmon fishing on the coast of BC and on inland rivers.   Just love the rod for bait casting with my Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 of the same era.   Just wanted to know more about the rod.   Can't seem to find anything on the net.   Much appreciate any info.   Bought this rod new with the Abu in mid 70's.

Thanks for any info

Porschefile,  Canada

Reply joanne malt
10:50 PM on August 21, 2012 

Hi, I want to buy the Abu Garcia 6500 CS Sports Mag if it is still available but i need to get in contact with the person firwst about postage as I live in australia? Please can someone give me advise on what/how to make contact. I maybe just being blonde but cant find it anywhere? thanks

Reply colin ryan
07:09 AM on August 20, 2012 

Very interesting web site, I will email you later a few items that I have which I would like to know the value of.

Thanks

Reply Tom Kearns
12:19 AM on January 09, 2012 

Nice collection of cane fly rods

Reply Ernst A.Christensen
09:49 AM on November 07, 2011 

I recently purchased a Allcock's A. 1. spinner...Brilliant service and communication

Regards Ernst

Reply SanFranFlyFish
01:42 PM on October 25, 2011 

Ari 't Hart reels

Are there any LA 4.5"-5.5" (110-140mm) ATH reels that can handle a 100' longbelly 10/11/12wt spey line and have the heft to balance out an 18' salmon rod?

Reply verner robert finlay
12:31 PM on October 17, 2011 

would anyone know were i could get my shimano gt4000 aero fighting rear drag reel fixed, the reverse switch does not work, shimano don,t have the parts, i think the reel is 1993-1995, i love this reel i bought it new and have had many salmon on it, hoping someone can help. verner

Reply David
06:18 AM on March 19, 2011 

I recently purchased a ALLCOCKS 3" AERIAL‏ center pin reel from Aaron. Its absolutely STUNNING. Cant wait to try it as soon the ice melts.

Brilliant service and communication. Highly recommended :D

Reply John davies
01:50 AM on February 01, 2011 

I purchased a new in box, British made, Angel 6/7 weight reel in December 2010.  The reel, advice and service I received from Aaron was excellent.  Recommended! 

Reply Sam
05:44 AM on November 24, 2010 

I recently purchased a J W Young Centrepin Reel from Aran.  Thank-you so much for all your sound advice and patience in answering my questions.  Your Customer Service is wonderful and item was received next day post as promised.

Reply duncan bond
04:28 PM on August 12, 2010 

recently purchased a walker mk iv carp rod from you rod arrived within 24 hours in fantastic condition cant wait to use it thnks aaron!regards duncan bond>

Reply gfriedman
09:04 PM on June 10, 2010 

I am looking for some parts to the ATH STu Apte Signature reels. Can you help me?

Greg Friedman

Reply Steve
03:37 PM on June 02, 2010 

The ATH that i always seemed to look at, on the site, has now been received & looks good, mated with a little bamboo, Very well please at how smooth Aaron is to deal with.

A photo will soon be on its way.

 

Many Thanks

Steve.

Reply colin grant
09:13 AM on June 01, 2010 

Hi i have two pegley davies rods for sale believe split cane (not sure) one 2 piece one 4 piece in original cloth covers are you interested or do you know of any body who might be reason for selling.

Reply Vyv Wainwright
01:00 PM on May 27, 2010 

Dear Aaron,

 

As proomised here is my visit to your web page. How splendid!

 

Cheers

Vyv Wainwright

Reply lee
10:02 PM on May 17, 2010 

can you help please i have an original stanton reel with side cast foot. very very rare and would love any 1s input please..it is mint...

leelaura44@hotmail.co.uk

Reply colin culley
10:27 AM on April 28, 2010 

Steve says...

Thanks to Aaron I'm now the proud owner of a Hexagraph Avon, a dream since childhood.

 

Nice guy to deal with, fast delivery, does exactly what he says on the site.

 

Comments? I wish the smaller ad pics linked to a larger version for a closer look. Good luck with your collecting Aaron and also with your beautiful family - great photos!!

Reply jenkyn powell
08:42 PM on April 26, 2010 

I have two hart (f2, 5-6wt & 3-4 wt) reels purchased from the dealer (Western Rivers Flyfishers in SLC,UT) back in the days.  I have fished them both for years and have put them through the paces.  Even though I have taken a couple of tumbles and added my own personal blemishes, they both function flawlessly and a real joy to own.  I am extremly happy to find your site and know I can get service if I need it.  Thanks!! Jenkyn Powell

Reply Scott Stehouwer
05:30 PM on March 28, 2010 

Just purchased a Hardy Princess from you.  I have a summer place in Michigan on the Muskegon River.  Thanks for the plug for West Michigan!

Cheers,

Scott S.

Reply Pete Chaput
09:04 PM on March 01, 2010 

Hey Aaron,

Just a note to let you know that I received the Hardy reel last week.  Looks Great !  Thank you for the Hardy fishing shirt !  Gawd I wish I was a Medium !  At 42 years old...I''ve turned into a Large !

 

Thank you again for the great service !

 

Pete !

 

Reply Douglas Briggs
10:07 PM on February 09, 2010 

Great site - look forward to visiting often.

Reply john taylor
12:29 PM on February 06, 2010 

great scource of interesting material

Reply Steve
09:43 AM on February 05, 2010 

Thanks to Aaron I'm now the proud owner of a Hexagraph Avon, a dream since childhood.


Nice guy to deal with, fast delivery, does exactly what he says on the site.


Comments? I wish the smaller ad pics linked to a larger version for a closer look. Good luck with your collecting Aaron and also with your beautiful family - great photos!!

Reply Reg Sweetmore
10:01 AM on January 30, 2010 

Nice Site!!

Have posted a couple of items for sale.

Reply colin culley
07:34 AM on January 28, 2010 

Hi Aaron.

Great web site only found you today.

Colin

Reply Max Hale
01:05 PM on January 26, 2010 

Great site: hope to do a little business with you in the near future.

Reply Very nice site!
11:22 PM on January 25, 2010 
Very nice site!
Reply dom
10:41 AM on January 24, 2010 

have a hardy rod pat #1429-309 ,can anyone let me know what age the rod is , what line max ? p/u from a yard sale .thanks

Reply Michael J. Hogue
09:57 AM on January 24, 2010 

Hi Aaron, I'm looking for info about S Allcock&co--Greens patent spinner. I saw one on E-bay once. I have one . Thanks--Michael

Reply Alan Hope
08:44 AM on January 10, 2010 

Hi Aaron

 

Look forward to receiving the lure I purchased from your site, I am currently trying to collect at least one of each type of Hardy Lure, from the early 1920,s onwards. The earlier ones are now becoming harder to source and are getting more expensive. have over 20 so far target is about mid 70's so should be collecting for years to come, will visit your site regularly to see what is on offer. Great site.

 

Reply Peter jonsson
07:47 PM on January 08, 2010 

Hi Aaron, nice site with good pictures,and information....

 

Reply Robert Cowen
06:39 PM on December 26, 2009 

Hi, Can you tell me if it is possible to change a Rio Orbigo reel from left hand to right hand wind? Also are the bearings available?  Thanks rob.

Reply Brian Fowler
02:28 PM on November 25, 2009 

Nice web site!

Reply John W Preston
04:15 PM on November 24, 2009 

Interesting website. Found a Malloch's reel  to give my next door neighbour an idea of what they are worth but no Illingworth number 1/2  which I have in my possession.

 

Thanks.

Reply Bill Lawrence
03:38 PM on November 11, 2009 

one of the best sites i'v seen. 'domestic authority' told me several times while viewing to close my mouth and stop drooling!! oh to have a bigger disposible income.

will be back regularly hpoefully not just to view

Reply Colin Gray
07:00 PM on October 19, 2009 

Hi Aaron,  many thanks s/caster excellent  Regard Colin

Reply Niels Seaton
03:58 PM on October 19, 2009 

Hello


Nice site but I've given up trying to read the black print against the blue water

background on the Hardy reels section


The white print of the first half of items was a joy to read


I'll come back tp read the otehr half when it is in white print


Hope this is taken in spirit meant   i.e. not a criticism of the site  - just a suggestion for improvement


Regards

Reply Chicken Jonn
03:47 AM on October 16, 2009 
I like this thought
Reply Greg Rodd
08:13 PM on October 07, 2009 

very interesting site.

Reply gary the paver
04:02 PM on October 05, 2009 

Hi aaron

nice site well pleased with reel you sold me thanks

Reply Steven
05:09 AM on October 05, 2009 

Nice site Aaron, will keep taking a look.

Thanks for your help.

Reply Very nice site!
09:22 AM on September 29, 2009 
Very nice site!
Reply Very nice site!
08:10 AM on September 15, 2009 
Very nice site!
Reply Jeff
08:44 AM on September 08, 2009 

i have been given a reel and would like to know more about it if anyone can help. it is a silver reel with decorative engravings and a what i expect are bone on the handles. i belive the make is a 'bronson commander reel'  made in the USA. thanks

Reply Harry Moody
02:31 PM on August 25, 2009 

Hello,


I am looking for a vintage Partridge of Redditch bamboo fly rod 7' - 8 ', 4 weight. If you know of something somewhere would you please contact me. I live in Los Angeles and obviously vintage rods by P & R are now that common.


I thank you in advance.


Harry Moody

Reply Bill Adair
11:28 AM on July 22, 2009 

Great site!!

Reply Adam Lane
02:27 AM on July 14, 2009 

Hello,  How very interesting your site is, the ATH reels are mouthwatering.  I used to live in the UK and now I live with my wife an 3 children in BC Canada, just looking forward to the mighty salmon run, I only fresh water fish. Kind regards, Adam Lane.

Reply dan perreault
10:39 PM on July 03, 2009 

great site. always looking for  vintage wooden reels

Reply colin marriott
01:46 PM on June 02, 2009 

lovely items,

Reply Mr.Jussi Hynninen
03:27 PM on May 21, 2009 
Hello and best summergreetings from Finland!!! Nice pages you have! regards.....Jussi