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Click hereSporting Collectibles is a home-based hobby/business specializing in repair, refinishing, and restoring cane (bamboo) fishing rods. This same service is also rendered to Fiber-glass and Graphite rods.
We also buy, sell, and trade, used cane rods, parts, pieces, and basket cases and come up with some very interesting concoctions. Among them are converting 9' 3piece fly rods to 6'10" without ruining the integrity of the original rods. We have done this with a few Paynes and Leonards. We also produce 6'10" Banty fly rods out of 9'- 3pc mid and tip sections with a conversion handle and 5' to 6' mini spin rod from mids and tips.
(845)-735-5516
bamboo.mike@verizon.net
| PLEASE-- DO NOT email me " that you found your grandfather's bamboo rod in the attic, what is it worth " ??? I cannot possibly evaluate the rod's worth without actually seeing it. If you are really interested in the rod's value, and not just to see what you might get on e-bay, I will be happy to evaluate the rod if you send the properly packaged, insured rod, including return postage, and a fee of $10 ( ten ) for the first rod, and $5 (five) for each additional rod. This is the only way to give you an accurate and honest evaluation of your rod and accessories. Thank you for your understanding. |
Michael LonguilMike Longuil built his first cane fly rod and tied his first trout fly in 1948 as a student under the tutelege of the legendary Ray Bergman. He has been an avid fisherman and fishing tackle maker ever since.
His professional life (32 years) was spent as a Sr. highschool Industrial Arts instructor where hunting and fishing were incorporated into his curriculun. Throughout the fiberglass and graphite period, he, his students and friends made many varied types.
Upon his retirement, his interest in cane rods was rekindered, and Sporting Collectibles became a reality.
He also contributes fishing tackle to the New Jersey Elks camp Moore, a summer camp for disabled children in Haskell, N.J., and to Camp Venture, a camp for disabled adults in Sparkill, N.Y., and otherchildren's programs. Contributions to these groups is greatly appreciated.
Mike Longuil is a member of Trout Unlimited (Ray Bergman chapter), National Fishing Lure Collectors Club, O.R.C.A. and The National Rifle Association. He has restoration work displayed in the International Game Fish Associations new museum in Dania, Florida.
The late 1930's through the 1960,s were the golden age of cane rods. The names Leonard, Payne, Garrison, Gillum, Granger and a few others are spoken of with great reverence, both in the quality of their work and and the prices being paid for their rods in todays collectible market.
There is a growing demand for moderately priced used cane rods for the average fisherman who wants to fish with a cane rod, but cannot afford a new or highly collectible rod - thus, we have Sporting Collectibles, where rods range in price for refinished rods from $75.00 and up, used rods needing work - $30.00 and up, and stripped-down rods ready to wrap - $40.00 and up.
We are located in Pearl River, N.Y., 20 miles NorthWest of N.Y. city on the New Jersey border, 7 miles from the Tappan Zee bridge, 3 miles East of the Garden State parkway, and 3 miles West of the Palisades parkway.
You can call (845)735-5516 from 9:00 A.M. till 10:00 P.M. EST. or e-mail me at bamboo.mike@verizon.net
Cane rod refinishing/restoration service includes stripping, resetting ferrules, straightening, clean or replace cork and/or reel seat AS NEEDED, polish metal parts, rewrap guides, with 2 coats color preservative, 2 coats varnish and 2 coats on entire rod - 1 rod,(2 or 3pc) 1 color, plus parts $90.00
Extra tips, same specs as above $30.00
Mid-wraps $1.00 each.
Any repair, refinish/restoration problem - call (845)735-5516
I will assemble a FG/GR freshwater rod to your specs, and with Your components. $40.00
I will convert your present 9' cane rod so that you will have a 9' rod and a 6'10" rod without ruining the integrity of your present rod. Plus parts, yours ($25 ) or mine $45).
I buy and sell low to moderately priced rods so that the average person can get into a cane rod at a reasonable cost. All rods are of proper length and are refinished or restored to Excellent condition. I do however refinish/restore collector rods from Gillums on down, and do work for some of the premier rod purveyors in the country.
I am also in the market to purchase and/or trade beaters, basket cases, and parts and pieces that you might have laying around. Call, we can work something out.
I am in need of Heddon and Granger parts and pieces.
| Order # | Make of Rod | Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9418 | South Bend #343 | 9'6', 3/2, #6, Chrome Sliding Ring, HK, Bright Hardware, Agate Stripper, Intermediates, Bag, Gold/Blk | $150.00 | |
| 9501 | South Bend #24 | 9', 3/2, #6, Black DNLK, Ring H,k, Machined N.S. Ferrules, Refinished By Leonard 9/69, Bag, Alum. Tube,Red/Black | $150.00 | |
| 9502 | South Bend #357 | 9', 3/1, #6, Black UPLK, HK, Comnificient Grip, Bag, Black/Orange | $125.00 | |
| 9503 | Farlow Brunswick | 8'6", 3/2, #6, Cork DNLK, HK, Bright Hardware, All Writing, Bag, Green/Black | $325.00 | |
| 9507 | Montague Sunbeam | 8'6", 3/1, #5-6, Blue DNLK, HK, Bright Hardware, Decal & All Writing, Bag, Black | $135.00 | |
| 9508 | Montague | 9', 3/2, #6, Gray DNLK, Bright Hardware, Bag, Gold/Red | $135.00 | |
| 9509 | Von Lengerke & Antoine | 9', 3/2, #6,oxidized dnlk, agate stripper, Japanned ferrules, bag, gold/claret. | $200.00 | |
| 9510 | Chubb | 9', 3/2, #5 -6, plated slide ring, 6 walnut wedges in heavily swelled butt, agate stripper, intermediates, canvass bag, with alum tube holder, red | $275.00 | |
| 9511 | Montague Sunbeam | 8', 3/2, #4-5, Deer Antler Cap & Ring, HK, NS Hardware, Bzg, Alum. Tube, Red/Gold | $275.00 | |
| 9512 | Horricks Ibbotson Vernley Registered | 9', 3/2, #5-6, Bronz DNLK, HK, Bright Hardware, Impregnated, Labeled Bag, Fibre Tube, Rainbow | $160.00 | |
| 9513 | Montague Rapidan | 8'6", 3/2 ,#5-6,black DNLK, agate stripper, decal 100%, bag, gold | $175.00 | |
| 9522 | Granger, W &McGill | Champion, 9', 3/2, #5-6, patented NS UPLK, agate stripper, NS ferrules, original bag and fiber tube, red/black | $400.00 | |
| 9523 | Goodwin Granger Champion | 8'6", 3/2, #4-5, NS UPLK, Coke Bottle Grip, Red/Black, Bag and Alum Tube | $425.00 | |
| 9524 | W & McGill Old Faithful | Challenger, 8'6", 3/2, #5-6, maroon/gold alum dnlk, swelled butt, bright NS ferrules, orig. bag and labeled alum tube, dark brown. | $325.00 | |
| 9526 | Philipson Pacemaker #49 | 9', 3/2, #5-6, alum dnlk., Full Wells, bright NS, hrdwre, orig bag, alum tube, gold | $400.00 | |
| 9541 | Heddon Jay Harvey | 9', 3/2, #5-6, swelled butt, pyralin dnlk,fiber tube, Bag, purple/gold. | $175.00 | |
| 9608 | Heddon #14 | 9', 3/2, #5 -6, gumwood cap and ring, agate stripper, bright NS hrdwre, RARE 3 NODE PATTERN, bag and alum tube, red. | $375.00 | |
| 9712 | Heddon #13 | 9', 3/2, #5-6, grey pearlite pyralin dnlk, bright NS hrdwre, swelled butt, all writing, bag, fiber tube,burgundy/green. | $325.00 | |
| 9814 | Heddon #10 | 8' 6" 3/2, #5, black pyralin DNLK, swelled butt, agate stripper, 1 wet fly tip with agate tip top, bag & al.tube. orange/blk vari. | $325.00 | |
| 9816 | Heddon #10 Blue Waters |
8'6", 3/2, #5-6, Ivory Pyralin DNLK, HK, Swelled Butt, Bright Hardware, Bag, Alum. Tube, Blue/Black Vari. |
$325.00 |
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| 9817 | Heddon #14 Thorobred | 9', 3/2, #6, Brown Pyralin DNLK, HK, Japanned Hardware, Bag & Alum. Tube | $450.00 | |
| 9822 |
Lyon & Coulson #0314 (Heddon #20) |
8'6", 3/2, #4-5, chrm dnlk, bright ferrules, ring HK, proper labeled bag, alum tube, maroon | $355.00 | |
| 9823 |
F.E. Thomas Dirigo |
9',3/2, #5, Cedar Cap & Ring, Bright Hardware, Full Intermediates, Alum. Tip Tube, Bag, Labeled Tube, Red | $575.00 | |
| 9824 |
Antique Pool Cue |
7'6", 4/2, Hickory Brass Sliding Rings, Spike Ferrules, Tiptops are Porcelin, Bag, Green | $125.00 | |
| 9825 |
Leonard Tournament |
9', 3/2, #5, Prefire, Butternut Cap & Ring, White Agate Stripper, Hook Keeper, Bright N.S. Hardware, Both Tips 1/4" Short, Reverse Twist Snakes, Orig. Bag & Alum. Tube, Gold/ Dark Brown | $750.00 |
Other Heddon models: 13, 13 Lucky Anglers, 14, 17, 20, and special rods all refinished or restored, same specs, condition and price range as Heddons listed above.
| Order # | Make of Rod | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9700 | Leonard Duracane | 7', 2/2,#4, butternut dnlk, impreganted, #2384 Simroe period, replacement bag w, stiffener, alum tube, dark olive | $1,250.00 |
| 9702 | Edwards Quadrate Spin | #45, 7'3", 2/1, #4-8 slide rings, 13"cork grip, bright NS hrdwre, all writing, bag, orig. alum tube, red | $350.00 |
| 9703 | Edwards Spin | 7', 2/1,med, slid ring on 16" grip, NS ferrules, bag, burgundy/gold | $200.00 |
| 9704 | Custom Spin, Edwards blanks | 5'8", 2/1, med/lght, slid rings, NS ferrules, bag, burgundy/gold | $150.00 | 9705 | Horricks Ibbottson Tonka King |
8', 2/2, #5, Red DNLK, Dramatically Swelled Butt, Bright Hardware, Bag, Alum. Tube, Black/Red | $325.00 |
| 9706 | H-I Tonka Queen | 7'9", 2/2, #4-5, Green DNLK, Dramatically Swelled Butt, All Writing, Bag & Alum.Tube Gold/Brown | $325.00 | 9707 | Montague Amateur | 7'6", 2/1, #5-6, plated cap & ring, proper number of guides added, bag, green. | $150.00 |
| 9708 | Mini-Fly rods | 6'8" - 7', #4 to 6 wgt., made from mid and tip sections of 9' and 9' plus rods, w. detatch up or down lock grip/seat, snake or single foot guides, your choice of wrapping colors (1), custom bag (See work of the craftsman page 1). | $120.00 |
| 9709 | Lyon & Coulsen Captain (Heddon) |
7'6", 2/2, #4-5, Brown DNLK, HK, Bright Hardware, Labeled Bag & Fiber Tube, Orange/Black Vari | $400.00 |
| 9710 | Tonka Prince | 7', 2/1, #5, black dnlk, bag, black | $200.00 |
| 9711 | Tonka Prince | 7', 2/2, #5, black dnlk, bag, PVC tube, black | $250.00 | 9712 | Tonka Queen | 7'9", 2/1, #4-5, green dnlk, dramatically swelled butt, all writing, bag, gold/brown, orange intermediates | $225.00 |
| 9713 | Hardy | 7', 2/1, #5, Cork DNLK, Oxidized Hardware, Agate Stripper, Full Intermediates, Bag, Alum. Tube, Burgundy | $425.00 |
| 9714 | Montague Belmont | 7'6", 2/1, #5, chrome dnlk, HK, bag, orange/black jasper. | $150.00 |
| 9715 | Montague | 7'6", 2/1, #5-6, ivory dnlk, HK, bag, emerald green | $150.00 | 9716 | Custom Travel | 7'4", 4/1, #4-5, rosewood/titanium UPLK, bag, burgundy/gold | $225.00 |
| 9717 | Mini-Ultra-lite spinning rods | 5' to 6', made from mid and tip sections of flyrods, cork sliding ring reel seat, hook keeper, Your choice 1 color. | $70.00 |
| 9718 | Philipson Pacemaker | 7', 2/1, #3-4, Bronz DNLK, HK, Bag, Alum. Tube, Brown/Gold | $375.00 |
| 9719 | Joseph Hrank | 8', 2/2, #5-6, Bronz Cork UPLK, Open Wraps, Bag & Fiber Tube, Burgundy | $325.00 | 9720 | Custom Eustis Edwards blanks | 6'8", 2/1, #3-4, Cork Sliding Rings, HK, Oxidized Hardware, Bag, Red/Black | $275.00 |
| 9721 | Custom Eustis Edwards blanks | 6'4",2/2, #3-4, Maple Cap & Ring, HK, Agate Stripper, Bright NS Hardware, Bag, Alum. Tube, Burgundy/Gold | $375.00 |
| 9722 | Custom | 6'4", 2/2, Walnut Cap & Ring, HK, Agate Stripper, Bright NS Hardware, Bag, Burgundy/Gold | $325.00 |
| 9723 | Uslan Spin | 7', light. slid ring, bag, fiber tube, gold. | $250.00 |
| 9724 | Custom Spin | 6', 2/1, 4-6 lb., sliding rings, bag, claret | $80.00 |
| 9725 | South Bend #26 | 7', 2/2, #4-5, Plated Sliding Ring, Bag, Alum. Tube, Gold/Black | $275.00 |
| 9726 | Montague Belmont | 7'6", 2/1, #5, Chrome DNLK, HK, Bright Hardware, Bag, Orange/Black Vari | $175.00 |
| 9728 | Orvis Limestone Special | 8'6", 2/1, #6, Walnut DNLK, HK, Impregnated, Bag, Alum. Tube, Red | $400.00 |
| 9729 | Custom | 7', 2/1, #5, Zebra Cap & Ring, Bright NS Hardware, Agate Stripper, Reverse Twist Snakes, HK, Bag, Alum. Tube, Brown/Gold | $325.00 |
| Make of Rod | Discription | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9750 Montague Smuggler - | 7'-3", 8/2, #5-6, chrome slide ring, agate stripper, bag, burgundy | $125.00 |
| 9751-Custom | 7'4", 4/1, #5, Rose UPLK, Bright Hardware, HK., Bag, Alum Tube, Burgandy/ Gold | $275.00 |
Wright & McGill Trail Master Fly Rod |
6'9", 6/1, FG, Alum. DNLK, Honey Blanks, Bag, Alum. Tube | $60.00 |
Wright & McGill Trail Master F.G. |
7'6", 5/1, #6, Alum. DNLK, HK, Honey Blanks, All Writing, Medalion, Bag, Brown/Gold | $40.00 |
South Bend Outdoorsman Gladding F.G. |
7', 5/1, #6, Spin/Fly Combo, Bronz DNLK, Sliding Rings, Honey Blanks, Zippered Case, Brown/Gold | $45.00 |
| Fenwick Feralite F.G. | 7', 4/1, 8Lb, Bronz DNLK, Spin Rod, Brown Blanks, No Bag, Brown/White | $60.00 |
| Fewnwick Voyageur | 7', 4/1, Spin/Casting-Flip Flop Handle, Brown Blanks, No Bag, Brown/White | $50.00 |
| True Temper w/Bronson Built-In Reel | 6', 4/1, 8Lb, Brown Blanks, Red Closed Face Reel, No Bag, Black/White | $25.00 |
| Mitchell Outback Pro System | 5'6", 5/1, 2-8Lb. Spin Kit, Graphite W/Mitchell #320 Spin Reel, Vinyl Zippered Case, Black/Red | $50.00 |
| Make of Rod | Discription | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Orvis #99 | 9'6", 2/1, #8-9, Alum. DNLK, Loop H.K., Bright N.S. Ferrules, Tungston Stripperfoul-Proof guides, Impregnated, Orig. Bag & Tube | $350.00 |
| Hardy Palakona | 8'9", 2/1, #7, Cork Sliding Ring, White Agate Stipper, Oxidized ferrules + Plug Ring Hook Keeper, All Writing, bag, Alum Tube, Burgundy | $300.00 |
| Montague | 9', 2/1, #6-7, Black anodized alum. DNLK W. 2" removeable fighting butt, Ceramic stripper, (2) Bag tube, Dark green | $225.00 |
| Order # | Make of Rod | Discription | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Heddon | 6'2", 2/1, Medium, N.S. Slid. + Ferrules, Bag, Red | $125.00 |
| 1001 | Edwards | 6', 2/1, Light, Black DNLK, Staggered Ferrule, Bag, Gold/Red | $150.00 |
| 1002 | Leonard | 6'-6'6", 2/2, Light, Made From Leonard Blanks, One Tip Makes 6', Other 6'6" w. 6" Cane Ferrule Plug, Bag, Alum. Tube, Red | $300.00 |
Other models of Heddon, S.B., Shakespeare, H-1 ect. $50.00 and up.
Cane casting tips with detachable offset casting handles - various lengths and weights. $75.00 and up.
| Make of Rod | Discription | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gr. Custom Fly Rod | 6'6", 7', 7'6", 2/1, #3-4, SLDRING., Cork Grip + Seat, Brown Blank, Bag, color,your choice ( one color). | $80.00 |
| Shakespeare, Howald Wonderod | 6', 2/1, casting rod w. removable handle/seat, white blank, labeled compartmental bag w. tube protector, red/black | $40.00 |
| Shakespeare Wonderod | 7'6", 8'6", 2/1 | $30.00 - $60.00 |
| W and McGill Sunrise | 8'6", 2/1, #5, yellow/olive | $35.00 |
| Master Downrigger | 8'6", 2/1, med. black | $25.00 |
| FG. Garcia-Conlon 2 star | 7'3" to 9', blue | $25.00 - $40.00 |
| FG. Fenwick | 6'- 8'6", 2/1, #4-7, brown | $75.00 - $125.00 |
| Various GR. & FG. fly rods | Various Brands, weights, lengths, and conditions. | $10.00 to $50.00 |
| Various Gr. & FG. | Casting, spinning, and spin casting rods. | $5.00 to $50.00 |
Cane Fly Rods:
Montague, South Bend H-I, Shakespeare ect. 8' to 9', 3/1 & 3/2, #5 to #8 weights, pieces stripped, reasonably straightened, proper length, ferules set, splines marked, and ready to wrap and finish. Comes with instructions and guide placement chart. ($40.00 - $60.00). (to $75 for 2 tipped rods )
Fly Rods:
Graphite butt sections of Fenwick, Cortland, St Croix, ect. Butt sections are completely finished (save some filling and sanding of cork handles) with cork, seat, stripper and first snake guide. Tip sections are raw blank pieces with spline marked and tip mounted in proper position along with a guide placement chart. Rods are 7'6" to 9', #5 to #9. ($30.00 to $40.00)
Casting, Spinning, and Spin casting:
Graphite butt sections of Fenwick, Diawa (Team Diawa, Procaster, metalic graphite ect.) Shimano, Ugly Stick and other premium brands. Butt sections are completely finished save some filling and sanding of cork handles. Tips are raw graphite blanks with splines marked and come with a guide placement chart.
($25.00 to $50.00)
MICHAEL LONGUIL
Sporting Collectibles
Cane Rod Repair-Refinish-Restoration
Buying cane Rods-Pieces-and Parts
(845)-735-5516
bamboo.mike@verizon.net