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The F.D. Lyons Rod Company

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"In the race for quality, there is no finish line."
--David T. Kearns

As sole owner and artisan at the F.D. Lyons Rod Company, it has been a dream of mine to build a split-bamboo flyrod that would meet my expectations in terms of appearance and performance. Twenty-seven years of restoring and repairing has given me a valuable perspective on what constitutes a well-built rod. A rod that captures the unaffected classicism, the refinement, the very atmosphere of a golden age of living; a golden age of rod building.

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Bamboo

These rods represent the original and present standard of flyrod quality and design. Each rod is fitted with oxidized nickel silver step-down ferrules. The reel seat is a nickel-silver cap and ring over a butternut wood spacer. The stripping guide is a low-bridged agate in a nickel-silver frame. The snake guides and tip-top are black DLC. All rods come with extra tip, cloth partitioned bag and brass-capped aluminum rod tube with a custom label.
 
 
BAMBOO RODS
Two-Piece ($1500)
Model 7042: Model 7652: Model 8062:
Length 7' 71/2' 8'
Weight 23/4oz. 33/4oz. 41/8oz.
Line 4wt. 5wt. 6wt.
Three-Piece ($1675)
Model 7043: Model 7653: Model 8063:
Length 7' 71/2' 8'
Weight 31/4oz. 4oz. 43/8oz.
Line 4wt. 5wt. 6wt.
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TERMS

A deposit of 50% is required with an order. The remainder will be requested when the work is nearing completion. Approximate completion time is 90 to 120 days.

REPAIR AND RESTORATION

I am confident there is no repair or restoration that is beyond my capabilities. Twenty seven years of repairing and restoring these fine classics has provided a wealth of experience and the customer can feel confident there rod is receiving the finest treatment possible . All phases, from replacement of a single wrap to the building of a new section, are handled with a strict adherence to originality and detail. 

If you are considering a repair or restoration please call or write for information. 
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    "In the race for quality, there is no finish line."
    - David T. Kearns

Fiberglass

These rods are constructed with spigot ferrules. The snake guides and tip top are black . The stripping guide is agatine in a nickel silver frame that is oxidized. The wraps are a deep rich garnet on a burnished gold blank. The reel seat is a nickel silver ring and butt cap over a mortised maple wood spacer. All rods come with cloth partitioned bag and aluminum tube with custom label.
FIBERGLASS
Two-Piece Rods ($275)
Model F7022: Model F7032: Model F7632:
Length 7' 7' 71/2'
Weight 21/2oz. 21/2oz. 23/4oz.
Line 2wt. 3wt. 3wt.
Model F7642: Model F8042: Model F8052:
Length 71/2' 8' 8'
Weight 27/8oz. 31/2oz. 33/4oz.
Line 4wt. 4wt. 5wt.
Three-Piece Rods ($310)
Model F7023: Model F7033: Model F7633:
Length 7' 7' 71/2'
Weight 23/4oz. 23/4oz. 31/4oz.
Line 2wt. 3wt. 3wt.
Model F7643: Model F8043: Model F8053:
Length 71/2' 8' 8'
Weight 31/2oz. 37/8oz. 41/8oz.
Line 4wt. 4wt. 5wt.

The terms are the same as for bamboo rods, except the rods have a 30 day completion time.

F.D. Lyons Rod Company
7156 SE 118th Dr.
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 760-3933

The finest in bamboo and fiberglass flyrods.


 
 

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F.D. Lyons Rod Company
7156 S.E. 118th Drive
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 760-3933

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