Thread: Anyone doing fly fishing with vintage cane?

I have a couple of cane rods, although not vintage unless you consider the 80s to be vintage. I have a Tom Moran 4 wt and a Homer Jennings 4 wt. I have sold a couple already, and truthfully, I haven't used the ones I have for years. Maybe this fall.

Hm, I own a T&T (Tom Moran), a 2010 Tim Abbott (what a rod!) and a slew of relatively (to very) rare Edwards rods--all pre-1930. And I have a couple contemporary glass rods that have surprisingly pleasing action. All are just a blast.

The Tom Moran 4 wt should be highly desirable. I'd exercise those rods more frequently!

Originally Posted by pcg

I'd exercise those rods more frequently!

You are so right. Lately I've been spending more time on steelhead and salmon, but I shouldn't ignore the trout. What I really need is more time.......

I'll be chasing Steelhead and Salmon late September, and again late October, on the Salmon River in NY. Difficult fishing, but on occasion, very rewarding. Where do you go--?

Originally Posted by pcg

I'll be chasing Steelhead and Salmon late September, and again late October, on the Salmon River in NY. Difficult fishing, but on occasion, very rewarding. Where do you go--?

Despite the fact that I live in Northeast Ohio, AKA "Steelhead Alley", my home water is the Pere Marquette in MI. In fact, Lynn himself has done battle (successfully, I might add) with some of the PM steelies. The Lake Erie tributaries get fished once in a while.

Many good tribs off the great lakes. And many large fish roll in. Surprisingly good fishing and, so far, not that well publicized. But the big run rivers are becoming somewhat stressed. It's all timing!

I have to many interests and to little time. I have 6 barbique spit motors that I got for nothing a while ago and gave one to a freind at work. He made a set up for making rods using one that I gave him. He did nice work. I had two rods that needed refinishing. One I got for free and the other cost me around 6 bucks. I gave him both and said that I wanted one back. He told me the other day he is waiting on guides that he ordered. Not heavy enough for steelhead but panfish should be fun! I just thought that I should get a vintage reel to go with it,,,,,don't let me get started on that! LOL

Tim