Saturday, February 1, 2014
Returning to my roots (sort of)
My first fly rod was a Fenwick FF755, which I purchased in the early 70's. Because I am not a collector of equipment, particularly if it goes unused for long periods of time and there is something else I'd like to buy, I sold it and purchased a Fenwick HMG GFF755 (which I still have and occasionally use). Recently I became interested in fishing with fiberglass again and have tried to find an FF755 for a reasonable price. Although I did find one, for a more acceptable price I found and purchased an FF705 (pictured below). While it is 6 inches shorter, I'm sure that the experience of returning to glass will be just as rewarding. Thanks to PayPal it's on its way from PA right now.
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Nice find. Looks like it did back in the day.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it.
I've just started looking into glass rods. I have a buddy in our fishing club who let me try a few rods to see which one I liked. The 705 has been my favorite so far. The guy told me he paid $50 for the rod years ago. Well a lot has changed in just a few years. I haven't seen one under $100. The one you bought looks really good. I like how it has the Fenwick case and the flannel sock. Neat.
ReplyDeleteI got this for $125 from an vintage rod/reel seller. Now I'm looking for an FF605. It never ends!
DeleteFenwick are the finest things for collecting and they fish great too. I own a ff909 ff858-5 8586-5 an fl109-10wt (Fenwick blanks same great rod 40$ price tag.) and I also got a wet fly tape phillipson. Man I love me my fiberglass rods.
ReplyDeleteI just purchased an FF605 as well. I can't wait to try that on the small streams that we frequent.
DeleteHey If your bored of that 705 I am in the market for one :D
ReplyDeleteIt's a sweet rod that I have many memories of fishing with my grandfather with.