Hey all.... a large group of guys that I fish with all use an old school "King Fisher" rod. I believe they were made by Abu Garcia back in the 50's. Dont hold me to that though. They are all about 9' long and seem to be a medium - medium heavy action.


Whats the deal with them. These guys absolutely LOVE them. They go to great lengths to find them not to mention restore them

Any thoughts. Ive never used one before

Well I see others know about as much as I do concerning these rods. LOL

Casey, there was a South African made rod by that name from the late 60's and into the early 70's. Their label was a badge of a small kingfisher sitting on a tree branch with a minnow in its beak.

Not really an answer to your question. Lots of people acquire / restore rods based on memories (or 'street lore') I have two older gentlemen (charter captains) that are in love with Harnell rods - they actively seek them out and brag to each other when they've found one. Now, Harnell was a really good company - but in today's market there are better lighter blanks.
I'm always drawn to older bamboo rods (collectible and not). For me it's a mind set. I know that new graphite rods are "better" for most conditions.. I'm drawn by the mystique. I guess the same may be the reason your buddies like King Fisher rods.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/10/2011 07:34AM by Ken Preston.

You might be able to make some money on this
Find out the specs on them make a lighter and better performing rod with what is out today
Let them try it They may want one

call it the Fisher King

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/11/2011 09:39AM by bill boettcher.

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> You might be able to make some money on this
> Find out the specs on them make a lighter and
> better performing rod with what is out today
> Let them try it They may want one
>
> call it the Fisher King


HAHHA great minds think alike.... Im in the process of getting all my equipment straight and working to figure out a good combination to build and sell... It seems every other time I go out someone tries to buy the pole I use, so I figure why not go out with one im willing to sell.

Give them a price -- They Can Not Refuse Sell it You can always make another make and bring Two This way you got a back up

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> Give them a price -- They Can Not Refuse Sell it
> You can always make another make and bring Two
> This way you got a back up


Well im kinda attached to this rod.. I built it when I was 15 and have used it ever since... Im 33 now... God that makes me feel old..

I did give him a price of 350.. I figured that was what I would let it go for and not feel too bad... Then he said 250 and I said no...

So ill just build something that I would sell for 250 and go back LOL