Collectables

We have just received some fine used and highly collectable rods and reels in superb condition.  These are being offered to our local customers first before being listed online.  Check out the list below and call (818) 785-7306 with any questions.

Gary H. Howells Rod Co.

To bamboo aficionados Gary Howells was one of the greats.  He learned his craft with R.L. Winston in San Francisco before setting up his own shop in the Bay Area.  It is rare to find three outstanding specimens of his work for sale at the same time.  These rods are pristine works of art that are totally fishable today. 

4 wt 7’ Two Piece with two tips Serial #3936. Built 1973.  $3,000

4 wt 8’ Two Piece with two tips Serial #4224. Built 1976.  $3,000

5 wt 8’ Two Piece with two tips Serial #3854. Built 1972.  $3,250

Reels

All reels are EX condition with lines also in EX condition.  All very usable and ready to go with line installed.

Abel

Super 2 Golden Trout Finish #2 line Serial #17608   $299.95

Super 2 Brook Trout Finish #3 line Serial #17601     $299.95

Super 3N Black Finish #4 line  Serial #721               $250.00

Super 3N New Brown Trout #4 line Serial #1042     $350.00

Super 5N Winston Green #5 line Serial #1856          $295.00

Super 5N Cutthroat Trout #5 line Serial #2410          $350.00

Super 5N Von Behr Brown #5 line Serial #2370       $350.00

Super 6  Olive Green #6 line Serial #11493               $450.00

Super 6 Spool Olive Green #6 line Serial #11493       Pair

Pt.5  Custom Wild Sponge #4 line Serial #8174         $295.00

Pt. 0 Black #3 line                                                       $195.00

Hardy

Perfect                         2 5/8”                      #2line                            $500.00

Perfect                        2 7/8”                       #4line                            $450.00

Perfect                        31/8”                        #5line                            $459.00

Winston Perfect            27/8”                      #4line                            $595.00

Winston Perfect            33/8”                      #6line                            $595.00

Marquis                        #6                           #5line                            $250.00

Marquis                        #6 spool                  Sink                                 Pair

Lightweight                        Flyweight         #3line                            $250.00

Lightweight                        Featherweight  #4line                             $250.00

Lightweight                        Lightweight     #5line                             $250.00

Call us for more info (818) 785-7306

Fall Wader Blowout +

Wader and Boot Blowout

Simms G3 Waders 30% off MSRP

Simms Headwaters and Guide Boot 30% off MSRP

Korkers  Metalhead Boots 40% off MSRP

Orvis Sonic Weld Travel wader 40 off MSRP

Redington Zippered wader 40 off MSRP

A Few Recent Additions used Rods and Reels Plus Some Closeouts

Rods: All with original tubes and bags

Used Rods

1 each Orvis Helios ZG 911-4 Tip Flex EX $329.95

1 each Thomas & Thomas HII8613S (2Piece) 8’6” 13 wt. EX/EX+

   unused, still has plastic on all cork. $399.95

1 each Winston BIIX 9 ft.  5wt 4 piece EX/EX+ in original bag and tube, no warranty. $399.95

1 each G. Loomis 9 ft. 10/11 Mega GL3 three piece EX with original case

and bag. $169.95

1 each Sage 1090-3 RPLX 9 ft. 10wt. 3 piece in EX/EX- with original tube

and bag. $199.95

      

New Rods

1 each Hardy Sintrix Zenith 8’6” 4wt. Reg. $629/Now Only $395

1 each Hardy Sintrix Zenith 9’ 3 wt.    Reg. $629/Now Only $395

1 each Hardy Sintrix ProAxis 9’ 7wt.   Reg. $699/Now Only $449.95

1 each Hardy Sintrix ProAxis 9’10wt. Reg. $729/Now Only $449.95

1 each Hardy Sintrix ProAxis 9’11wt. Reg $729/Now Only $449.95

Used Reels

with original boxes and bags

1 each RH Henschel Black & Silver #1 #1117 EX/EX+ in correct

bag $250.

1 each RH Henschel Black & Silver #3 #00637 EX/EX+ in original box,

bag and paperwork $395.

1 each Marryat MR 7.5 black in original bag EX/EX+ appears

un-fished $199.95.

1 each  Marryat MR 8.5 plus extra spool Black in EX with one original bag $149.95

1 each Marryat MR 8 Bronze EX/EX- in original bag $95

1 each Hardy/S.A. System 6 plus extra spool both in original Hardy blue bags.  Both at least EX. $179.95

All items limited to stock on hand.  Shipping Extra

CA residents add 9% Sales Tax

Any questions call Fishermen’s Spot 818 785-7306

 or

email Steve@fishermensspot.com

Weekend Event and Sale

Hardy/Greys Day & Cane Gathering 

Come see and cast the new Hardy and Grey's Fly Rods including the Jet, GR50, GR30, & GR10 as well as the new Hardy Bougle reel. Cast the hot Sintrix Zenith and Proaxis fly rods with nano technology.

In addition Sunday brings a gathering of cane artisans and fishing collectors from as far away as Utah to compare, share, trade and sell all things vintage. Join us!

Plus our End of Summer Sale

Sage 1800 Series Reel 5/6 WT Regular $139 Now $84.95

Closeout rods from Greys, Redington & Hardy (includes ProAxis) up to 40% off

40% off Select Fishing Clothing from Simms, Redington, True Flies and more

Glacier Gloves Values to $39.95 Your choice $6.95

All Typhoon Sunglasses 30% off (includes readers)

Great Selection of used rods from Winston, Sage, Thomas & Thomas, G Loomis and more

All Books and DVDs 20% off

Select Fishpond Vests, Packs and Bags 30% off

Many Previously Owned Reels Available from Abel, Hardy, Bauer, Marryat etc.

Wader Closeout from Orvis, Simms & Redington up to 40% off

If that’s not enough, we will pay your sales tax on any regular priced purchases over $100 

Labor Day Sale

Stop by the Spot this holiday weekend for some great deals on clothing and gear.

We will be open regular hours on Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Monday.  

Select Simms and Redington clothing 20% off MSRP

True Fly shirts 30% off MSRP

Closeouts on Rods from Sage, Redington and Greys

Select fly boxes marked down

Select waders from Orvis, Simms, and Redington closeouts.

All waterproof bags from Fishpond 20% off

Select DVDs 40% off

Glacier Glove Fishing Gloves Neoprene or Camo (values to $39.95) your choice $6.95

Great selection of used gear from Abel, Ross, Lamson, Sage, Thomas & Thomas and more.

In addition, if you spend over $100 on regular priced merchandise we will pay your sales tax.

Sale prices start Friday 8/30 and ends at close of business on Monday 9/2.

Have a safe holiday weekend.

Call for info (818) 785-7306

www.fishermensspot.com

Always Use Protection......

Steve and I were walking through the Fly Fishing Dealer Show in Denver a few years ago and as we passed one of the booths the guy behind the counter said “Hey, have you ever seen anyone do this with sun screen?” and he proceeded to smear it in his eye.  If you’ve ever had regular sunscreen trickle into you eye you know how badly the stuff can sting.  Our intrepid salesman merely wiped his eye with a tissue and smiled “See? Doesn’t sting!” he declared.  He got his desired result.  We stopped and had closer look at his product, Sol Sunguard.  My first question was “ Yeah, but does the sunscreen work?”  As an answer he gave us some samples to try.  Since then it is the only sunscreen that I use. 

My foot after a very hot day on the water.  No burn!

When I was a kid I spent many a painful night with sunburn and was very aware, after a few bad burns, about the negative effects of UVB and UVA rays. I have never used a product as effective a Sol Sunguard.  The product features microfine zinc oxide that offers transparent and complete protection, I just spent a very hot day yesterday in my boat in shorts and flip-flops with no effects in terms of sun burn.  The skin on my feet and the backs of my hands are particularly susceptible to the sun’s rays but with Sol it’s not a problem.  To make it even better, it isn't greasy, won't effect your fly line, has no odor and is non water soluble. 

Make sure you take care of your skin with appropriate clothing and the best sunscreen on the market.

Sol is the best!

Special Event

Hardy/Grey's Days Are Here Again

 Fly Tying Demo’s,
        Local Fishing Seminar Plus

    There's A Cane Gathering Too!

     Saturday, September 28 10AM-4:00PM

Come see and cast the new Hardy and Grey's Fly Rods including the Jet, GR50, GR30, & GR10 as well as the new Hardy Bougle reel. Cast the hot Sintrix Zenith and Proaxis fly rods with nano technology.

In addition, Robert Bolt will be in our shop that weekend. Robert makes one of the finest bamboo rods on the market today. If you like Gary Howells' rods, you will love a R.K. Bolt fly rod. Robert bought all the remaining Howells' stock and has also developed his own interpretation of a Howells. 

We will have some in store specials that day as well including: We Pay Your Sales Tax on all Hardy/Grey's products over $100.
 

There will be a real treat as well with fly tying demonstrations with a great tier, our own fly tying instructor, Glenn Hiroyasu. Plus, Captain Vaughn Podmore (Saltyfly Guide Service) will be here tying flies and talking about local offshore fly-fishing. Vaughn has more than 20 years experience fly- fishing and fine-tuning our local waters. From novices to experts, he will use his local knowledge and skill to give anglers a memorable experience.

Sunday, September 29 9:00AM-4:00 PM 

People will be coming from all over California to show off, trade or sell Bamboo Fly Rods as well as collectable fly- fishing equipment and ephemera. This year we have invited cane rod builders and cane rod collectors. This should be a major showing of what is available in California cane.  And if you have the old fly-fishing stuff for sale, bring your own table and chairs and join us.

This Event Will Be Featuring

       Makers of Fine Bamboo Rods

Hand Crafted Custom Fly Fishing Accessories

Fly Fishing Artisans

Collectible Fly Tackle For Sale & Trade

An Opportunity to Cast Classic & Contemporary Bamboo Rods

A Silent Auction

This year’s get together is being hosted by the “Fishermen’s Spot” (steve@fishermensspot.com) and Russ Gabel (rgabel@frazmtn.com)Frazier Mountain Fly Fishing Company.

The Ultimate Surf Class

Want to take your flyfishing skills to the next level? Then you need to attend “The Fly Zone” surf series with Al Quattrocchi and Jim Solomon. These two seasoned anglers will walk you through all the techniques and secrets to becoming more proficient in the California surf. “The Fly Zone” will be a two day boot camp clinic - The first day will be in the classroom refining your tackle, learning about productive fly patterns, how to read the water for structure and current and then to the neighboring park to improve your shooting head casting skills for distance, safety and accuracy. The second day will be an early morning rendezvous to the beach to apply what you learned in the classroom. Their objective - To teach you how to catch more fish, efficiently and with less aggravation. Don’t miss this opportunity - let Al and Jim put you In “The Fly Zone”.

Al Quattrocchi has spent most of his life fishing the surf with spinning and fly gear. He started the One Surf Fly about 6 years ago to engage many newcomers to the joys of fly fishing the surf and to promote and support our local fishery and fly shops. Al also teamed up with mako master, Conway Bowman to co-host the Carp Throwdown in San Diego each June. Al prides himself as a profession fly tier for Umpqua. He lectures and teaches at local fly clubs and shops on local species and loves to shoot photos, video and write an article or two for some of our popular saltwater fly fishing magazines. Al’s favorite California surf fish is the corbina!

Jim Solomon is a FFF MCI casting instructor, OSF team member and a long time member of the Wilderness Flyfishng club. Jim and Al along with many of their fishing buddies pull together the Double Haul Ball each year in Long Beach. When Jim is not fishing in Montana or the Sierras he spends many days on our local beaches. Jim has caught many exotic species in our local surf, including spot fin croaker, striped bass, sargo, corbina and white sea bass. If you asked Jim he would probably consider himself a corbina junkie!

How to Carry Stuff

I have fly fished for 40 plus years and during that time I have wrestled with several different ways to carry all the “stuff” that is, in my humble opinion, necessary for a quality day on the water.  When I first started I used a simple fly box stuffed into my shirt pocket and a couple of spools of tippet material and I went out and had fun.  As I progressed in the hobby I accumulated more “stuff” and eventually bought an inexpensive cotton vest that was soon bulging with fly boxes, floatant, rain shell, leaders, tippet and an assortment of other things that I was certain I couldn’t live without.  By the mid 80s I was getting back and neck strain from the accumulated weight that I was carrying around. I decided I needed to try something else and got a really nice chest pack from JW Outfitters, whittled down my payload and still seemed to catch just as many fish with half the stuff. Six years ago I retired the chest pack and got a new Simms vest that certainly was a pleasure to wear compared to my old cotton piece. About that same time, however I found myself fishing more and more locally and for many other species besides trout.  This necessitated major planning before each outing.  Taking out boxes of surf flies and replacing them with boxes of carp, bass or trout flies and the corresponding leaders and tippets was a chore that inevitably resulted in boxes that had that “killer fly” being left at home.

 Eventually the whole mess evolved into different gear storage for different species.

For trout, I still prefer my Simms Guide vest.  It has a ton of storage, I still can’t leave much behind, and because of the way the vest is designed the weight is distributed well and I can carry a ton of gear in comfort. 

Simms vest is well designed and comfortable.

For boat fishing I use an Umpqua Famous 2500 Boat Bag, which will hold 5 or 6 big fly boxes, rain shell, pliers, sunscreen, granola bars, camera, Boga Grip, extra Buff and a whole pile of other stuff too. It has a hard bottom that will withstand the abuse that is unique to fishing from a boat.  The top is an excellent worktable that is connected by a waterproof zipper that keeps everything inside dry.  Best damn boat bag I’ve ever owned.  Umpqua video shows some of the great features of this piece.

Carp and surf fishing have a lot of similarities other than the flies (there are some flies that will work for both) and you need to be very mobile and unencumbered.  I finally decided on an Orvis  Safe Passage Sling Pack.  It is very well designed, everything is accessible quickly and easily, and it swivels out of the way for easy casting.  

The Orvis sling in use at Annini Beach, Kauai

I realize that every angler has different and very specific needs but, by refining how you carry your gear, you can get out on the water without forgetting the important things if you have it all organized and ready to go. Just think outside the vest!

Used Gear Updated

Here's an updated list of our used gear.  

Keep in mind that this is a dynamic list and we get new gear in regularly. 

Call Steve to check on current stock or if you are looking for something specific. (818) 785-7306 

 Reels. 

               1. Henschel Black & Silver 3 AR RF RH EX/EX+ In original Box/Bag $400 

               2.  Redington AL 7/8 original box/bag paperwork EX/EX+ pre Sage $50 

               3.  Islander  TS2  #184 EX/EX+ in original box/bag and with paperwork $200 

               4. Seamaster Mark III DM EX/EX+ NIB  LH with paperwork  $800 

         5.  Seamaster Mark II  DM EX/EX+ NIB LH  with paperwork $800 

               6.  Steel Fin Vario 10  0225 RH EX in original bag + paperwork $200 

         7. Gold Cup GC IV EX/EX+  in original box/bag $100 

         8.  Steel Fin  Vario 6 #0227 RH EX/EX+ in original bag $200 

         9. White River Conservationist #3 LA LH EX $60 

       10. White River Conservationist #2 LA  LH EX $60 

       11. Bauer LOHR #44 LH EX in original bag  $215 

       12. Galvan 3.5 EX/EX+ in original box $150 

       13. Abel #4 + arm LH EX/EX+ in original box and bag $250 

             14. Bauer M3  EX/EX+ $175 

       15. Teton 6 EX some rim scratches $75

       16. Loop spool probably 3 EX in original bag $30

       17. Abel #3 +arm LH EX in original bag 

       18. Teton 8-10 EX some rim scratches $79.95

      Rods    

   1. G. Loomis 9’12wt IMX bag only EX $175

   2. G. Loomis? Unmarked 9’ 6wt rod one piece, no bag or tube  EX-$150.

   3. Shakespeare EDA VG- no tube/bag  $15.00

   4. Browning 222991 no bag or tube $25

   5. Martin Classic reel with Mitchell 507 rod no bag or tube. EX $50

   6. SA/3M G 7 8’8” 7wt.  G2425 correct tube, wrong top and bag EX $125

   7. Winston 8’4wt IM6 in correct bag/tube.EX $175

   8. Sage GFL 790 Sage bag/tube EX- $125 

   9. Sage 1090 RPLXI sage bag/tube EX $175

  10. Powell Hexigraph Powell tube/bag missing fighting butt and wrong tube top EX $150

  11. Scott G 8’6” 2 wt. correct tube/case $250

  12. Lee Wulff Garcia 2076 9’ S. W. missing ftng. butt + sack & dented tube. Vg+/EX- $150

  13.  J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13Wt. 2 piece graphite EX/EX+ no tube or bag. $150

  14.  Thomas & Thomas 8’6” 13 wt.  3 piece New in correct tube and sack  $400 

  15.  Abel 9’ 11 wt. EX/EX+ 3 piece in correct tube and sack $225 

  16.  Abel 9’ 9 wt. EX/EX+   3 piece in correct tube and sack $200  

  17.  Winston 9’ 6 wt. BXTR EX/WX+ 3 piece in original tube & bag $150 

  18.   Sage Launch 990-4 EX in original tube $150

  19.   G. Loomis IMX 8’6” 10/11 wt. 2 piece in black Loomis case with bag. EX $175

   20. Winston XTR 9’ 8wt. 3 piece EX correct tube /bag $175 

    21. Winston 9’ 10wt. XDLT EX 3 piece correct tube/ wrong  bag  $175  

    22. Sage 586 RPL EX- sage tube/bag  $150 

    23. S.A./3M  System G 8  G2487 8’9” 8 wt. EX/EX- correct   tube/bag $125 

    24. Winston 9’ 8wt XD EX/EX- correct tube wrong label wrong sack, added

    25. J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13 wt  2 piece glass rod EX no tube/ brown rod sack $149

    26. Sage 896-3 SP EX correct tube/bag $250 

    27. SA/3M  G 4 G2382 7’ 11” EX  2 piece no tube/ wrong bag  $100 

    28. SA/3M  G 7 G2922 8’4”  7 wt. 2 piece EX. Correct tube and bag. $125 

    29. SA/3M G 5 G 2388 8’ 3” 5wt 2 piece EX correct tube and bag $125 

    30. Scott G 9011/3 T 9’ 11wt. EX/EX+ no tube/correct bag $175  

    31. S age 890 SP+ EX . No tube/Sage bag $175

Used Gear

We just picked up a collection of used rods and reels that includes some really cool stuff. Check it out!

Reels

                                          

1          1.   Henschel Black & Silver 3 AR RF RH EX/EX+ In original Box/Bag $400

2          2.    Scientific Angler Maroon System 3 salt water + extra spool  with bags $250

3          3.   StreamLine SL 3N original bag + spool (original box/bag) $175

4          4.    J.Ryall Jr. in original bag EX/EX+ $200

5          5.   Abel Super 8 EX/EX+ original box/bag plus paperwork $350

6          6.   Redington AL 7/8 original box/bag paperwork EX/EX+ pre Sage $50

7          7.   Abel Super 14 Clear EX/EX+ in original  box (12), bag $350

8          8.    Islander  TS2  #184 EX/EX+ in original box/bag and with paperwork $200

            9.     Seamaster Mark III DM EX/EX+ NIB  LH with paperwork  $800

10.Seamaster Mark II  DM EX/EX+ NIB LH  with paperwork $800

11. Seamaster Mark III  DM EX some scratches in original bag $600 

12. ATH Rio Orbigo F2 #4197 in original leather bag EX/EX+ still with hang tag. $400

13. Steel Fin Vario 10  0225 RH EX in original bag + paperwork $200

14. Steel Fin Vario 120 0086 RH EX in original bag $200

15. Gold Cup GC IV EX/EX+  in original box/bag $100

16. Steel Fin Spectra #617 EX/EX+ in original bag with paperwork $200

17. Steel Fin  Vario 6 #0227 RH EX/EX+ in original bag $200

18. White River Conservationist #3 LA LH EX $60

19. White River Conservationist #2 LA  LH EX $60

20. Danielson Loop Salmon #1114 LH EX $275

21. Cortland Embassy 40 LH EX/EX+ $60

22. Abel #3 with arm LH EX in original box/bag + paperwork $250

23. Abel 3N with arm LH EX in original bag $225

24. Bauer LOHR #44 LH EX in original bag  $215

25. Galvan 3.5 EX/EX+ in original box $150

26. Abel #4 + arm LH EX/EX+ in original box and bag $250

27 Galvan T8 EX/EX+ in original bag $225

28.  Bauer M3  EX/EX+ $175

29. Teton 6 EX $60

30. StreamLine #2LH  in original bag + extra spool in original bag EX/EX+ $175

31. Sreamline 0 spool in box EX/EX+ $30

32. Loop spool probably 3 EX in original bag $30

Rods                                            

1.   Thomas & Thomas 8’6” 13 wt.  3 piece New in correct tube and sack  $400

2.   Abel 9’ 11 wt. EX/EX+ 3 piece in correct tube and sack $225

3.   Abel 9’ 9 wt. EX/EX+    3 piece in correct tube and sack $200

4.   Custom Sage 9’ 8wt. graphite IV bag only $100

5.   Winston 9’ 6 wt. BXTR  EX/WX+ 3 piece in original tube & bag $150

6.   Sage Launch  990-4 EX in original tube $150

7.   Sage custom blank old graphite salt water missing fighting butt 1010?  In G. G. Loomis bag only. VG- $50

8.   G. Loomis IMX 8’6” 10/11 wt. 2 piece in black Loomis case with bag. EX $175

9.   Winston IM6XD 9’ 12 wt. 2 piece no tube/wrong sack EX- $125

11.  Winston  9’ 12 wt. XDLT 3 piece in correct tube/bag EX $175

12.  Scott G9011-3 Ex/Ex- in correct tube and bag     $165

13.  Winston IM6 9’10wt. 2 piece EX correct tube/bag $150

14. Winston XTR 9’ 8wt. 3 piece EX correct tube /bag $175

15. Winston 9’ 10wt. XDLT EX 3 piece correct tube/ wrong bag $175

16. Sage 586 RPL EX- sage tube/bag  $150

17. S.A./3M  System G 8  G2487 8’9” 8 wt. EX/EX- correct tube/bag $125

18. Winston 9’ 8wt XD EX/EX- correct tube wrong label wrong sack, added fighting butt $150

19. J. Kennedy Fisher 9’ 13 wt  2 piece glass rod EX no tube/ brown rod sack $100

20. Sage 896-3 SP EX correct tube/bag $250

21. SA/3M  G 4 G2382 7’ 11” EX  2 piece no tube/ wrong bag  $100

22. SA/3M  G 7 G2922 8’4”  7 wt. 2 piece EX. Correct tube and bag. $125

23. SA/3M G 5 G 2388 8’ 3” 5wt 2 piece EX correct tube and bag $125

24. G. Loomis FR782 IMX 6’6” 2 piece  EX no tube/correct bag $150

25. Scott G 9011/3 T 9’ 11wt. EX/EX+ no tube/correct bag $175

26. Sage 890 SP+ EX . No tube/Sage bag $175

Show Specials

Some show specials that you may want to take advantage of @ ourExpo this weekend. 

Ross USA Reel Promotion Details: Purchase a Ross USA reel and you can purchase a matching spare spool for the reel at 50% off the suggested retail price. This discount is only available during the Expo. For each Ross USA reel purchased you can purchase one matching spare spool. There is no limit to the number of reels you are allowed to purchase

SA Fly Line Trade-In: Time to replace those fly lines? Get $20 off a newMastery line for each used (in any condition) line you trade in.  Only one line can be traded in per new fly line purchased.

Umpqua Pack Program: Purchase a new Umpqua pack at the event and receive a free UPG Flybox from Umpqua.

Buff: Buy 2 Buffs and get 25% off.

Pacific Fly Group: Be sure to stop the PFG booth and restock your fly box.  Super quality flies for just $12/DZ.

Rio Fly Line: Free 3 pack of Rio Leaders with purchase of Rio Fly Line.

Sage: Free Rio Fly Line with purchase of a Sage rod.

Winston: Buy a Winston “Green” rod and have your name inscribed on the rod free of charge.

Costa Sunglasses: Free gift with sunglass purchase

Look for other show specials throughout the Expo.

 
Bring your $25 off $100 purchase coupon (on regular priced items) or, if making a large purchase, take advantage of our “We pay the Tax” (on regular priced merchandise only) offer.