My fly sticks and reels

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skinhead
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My fly sticks and reels

Post by skinhead » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:36 am

From the left:

Sharpe's of Aberdeen Gordon 8'6" #5
Esse 7' #3/4
Esse 7'6" #3/4 : Abel PT5
Esse 7/6" #4 : Abel #0
Abel 8' #3 : Abel Super 4 Custom
Sharpe's of Aberdeen Plus 3 9'3" #7 prototype : J.W.Youngs Revolution
Sharpe's of Aberdeen Aquarex 9' #8 Saltwater : Gilmore X360

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And the reels:

Gilmore X360
J.W.Youngs Revolution
Abel PT5
Abel Super 4 Custom
Abel #0

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by tonym » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:42 am

I don't fly fish, but I know beautiful gear when I see it. 8-)
BlackRock Custom Fishing Rods.
http://www.brooklynbillstackleshop.com

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by klackrus » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:48 am

beautiful looking gear :D
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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by bryfmd » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:34 pm

I 2nd tonym....looks like great stuff.

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by Megabass » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:57 pm

Nice stuff!!! How much did it cost?

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by tibor01 » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:39 pm

You can never have enough Abels!!!! Nice collection.

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by skinhead » Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:21 am

Megabass wrote:Nice stuff!!! How much did it cost?
At todays rates approx $6000. Then there's the three custom Abel Blades, an Abel vice, a set of Abel pliers and a few Abel "Perfect" tools, that's another $2400. :D

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by Megabass » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:16 am

OMG :shock: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by da house of hardy #1 » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:19 am

Where have i been? I missed some nice threads...These are gorgeous fly rods, skinhead 8-)

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by dragon1 » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:22 pm

Yeah...

Flyfishing equip is where the art and the $$$ REALLY GETS SERIOUS!!

Beautiful!!

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by tonym » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:56 pm

skinhead. I know you said you have a new job with Orvis. We have an Orvis store here in Coeur D' Alene. If you ever have a chance to field test some equipment here look me up and I'll show you some sweet spots.
BlackRock Custom Fishing Rods.
http://www.brooklynbillstackleshop.com

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Re: My fly sticks and reels

Post by skinhead » Sat Apr 21, 2007 12:31 pm

Tony, thanks for the offer. If I ever get the chance to test kit in your neck of the woods, I'll definately look you up.

Simon

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