The F.D. Lyons Rod Company

For many years we have offered quality repair and restoration of fine classic split bamboo fly rods. At this time we have decided to discontinue this service and concentrate on new split bamboo and fiberglass fly rods. These rods will be offered on our website and at select locations. We will also be offering new, used and restored bamboo and fiberglass fly rods, fly reels, rod components, and various items related to fly fishing. All phases of the building of the bamboo rods are done in our shop. These rods are not made from someone else's blanks. I do all the work myself, from the basic elements to the finished product. We do not offer auctions or uncertain pricing. All costs are clearly communicated and guaranteed in advance of any committment. ~ ~ ~

Items Available Today

All items on this list come with a three(3) day inspection period.
If, for any reason , you are not satisfied, please let me know as soon as possible so I can make the item available to the next person. Return the item in the condition it was received for a full refund (minus shipping charges). All payments should be in U.S. funds, postal money orders are preferred method of payment. Personal checks are acceptable, but they must clear before item is shipped. All check and money orders should be payable to Francis D. Lyons.

Shipping charges will be determined at time of order (to cover actual costs only). Items will be shipped through U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx unless otherwise requested. All special shipping requests, custom fees, tariffs.. etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.

I make every effort to identify any defects and pass that information on to the buyer. If a shortcoming does get past me or I misrepresent an item, it is unintentional and I will do whatever it takes to make it right.

Deke Meyer Estate

Items D01 thru D16 are from the estate of Deke Meyer famed author and avid fly fisherman. Deke passed away December 2nd 2021. He wrote several books on bass and steelhead fishing. He developed a fondness for quality split bamboo fly rods and he fished all that he owned. No un-fished rods here.

Download a pamphlet with photos of Dek's gear.

Deke and I floated the Willamette River from the confluence with the McKenzie River down to Harrisburg. We fished bamboo fly rods with dry flies for cutthroat trout. We would watch for the Royal Wulff hatch and ty on a Royal Wulff size 16. There were many more flies and hook ups after that. This was the altar at which we worshipped.

A three day inspection period will apply to all purchases. Buyer pays the freight if returned within that period.

MEYER ESTATE

$2,500

D08

GOODWIN GRANGER Favorite(Replica) 8'-0" 3/2 4.8oz #4 line

Goodwin Granger Favorite engraved in the all nickel silver slide band reel seat at the top. Black and white jasper wraps with gold borders at the guides. Gold intermediates over varnished honey colored cane. Agate stripper guide; dark snakes and tip tops. Believed built by Gary Lacey. Original case and bag.

$1,200

D10

GOODWIN GRANGER Special (replica) 8'-0" 3/2 4oz #4 line. Model 8040. Serial #180341102

Built by Dwight Lyons in his shop from raw cane. All nickel silver slide band reel seat. Dark red agate stripper; dark Perfection snake guides and tip tops. Nickel silver step down ferrules machined by Dwight Lyons. 9/64 at the top and 14/64 at the bottom. Antique gold wraps over amonianized cane. Five(5) partition rod bag with stiffener made by Peggy Lyons. Labeled aluminum case with threaded brass collar and screw cap. Brass cap at the bottom.

$1,500

D11

GOOODWIN GRANGER Victory 8'-0" 3/2 4.4oz #5 Line. Model 8040

Goodwin Granger Victory stamped on rod shaft. One tip not original. Incorrect node spacing. Bright Perfection stripper; dark Perfection snake guides and tip tops. All nickel silver slide band reel seat. Black and orange jasper wraps with black accents over amonianised cane Original case and bag.

$1,000

D12

WRIGHT & McGILL Granger Aristocrat 7 1/2' 3/2 4.0 oz #4 line. Model # 7633

All nickel silver up locking reel seat. Chromium plated butt guide; hardened steel snake guides. Nickel silver step down ferrules. Tan silk wrappings over amoniumised cane. Wright & McGill Granger Aristocrat stamped on the rod shaft. Original case and bag

$1,200

D14

BELLINGER 7'-0" 2/2 3.4oz #3 LINE # 12-92-069

Nickel silver slide band reel seat with burled wood insert. Translucent antique gold wraps over varnished honey colored cane. Dark brown wraps at the ferrules. 12/64 oxidised Zee styled ferrules. Bright agate stripping guide; dark snakes and tip tops. Original case and bag.

$1,500

D15

BELLINGER 7'-6" 3/2 4.6oz

Nickel up locking reel seat over burled wood insert. Maroon wraps over lightly flamed cane. Dark red agate stripper with dark frame. Dark snakes and tip tops. Zee style oxidised ferrules. 12/64 at the top and 15/64 at the bottom. Original case and bag.

$1,200

D16

BELLINGER 8'-0" 2/2 4.2oz #79 2-83-018

Nickel silver slide band reel seat over dark burled wood insert. Maroon wraps over a dark flamed cane. 15/64 oxidised zee styled ferrules. Carboloy stripping guide. Dark snakes and tip top. Wooden ferrule plug. Original case and bag.

$1,000

FIBERGLASS RODS

F0002

8' EAGLE CLAW "Denco Super 1V

2/1 4OZ MED #7 LINE

Red solid fray proof guide wraps over yellow blank. Tip over butt construction. Bright chrome tip top and stripper guide. One stripper guide on butt section and 4 dark snake guides on tip section. Black accents at ferrules and wraps. Cork is western style and soiled. Evidence of medallion on cork but now missing. Black anodised aluminum down locking reel seat with two locking nuts. Incsription on rod shaft reads Eagle Claw "Denco Super IV " No. DNFP225-8FT, (422cm.) Fly Rod Wright & McGillCo. Denver, Co. 80216 U.S.A. Line Size 7 The words SOLID NYLON FRAY PR00F GUIDE WRAPS inside picture of a fish wrapped around shaft. Rod is very little used. No tube or bag.

Used $45

F0009

7 1/2' H I Mokawk Deluxe

2/1 4.6oz. Model 1407 - 1/2

Light brown wraps with fancy spirals over reddish brown blank. 4 dark tungsten snakes on tip. One dark snake and one dark stripper guide. Gold anodized reel seat with bright aluminum pocket butt cap, pocketed loose ring and locking nut. Tournament Taper. Rigid butt sensitive tip. Thermo Weld process custon Deluxe grade. 6" long reverse half wells cork grip solid. Rod is in very good condition. No case or bag.

Used Very Good $45.

F0023

8 1/2' W. & M.

2/2 4.6oz #7 line

Rainbow wraps over dark brown blank. Four(4) dark tungsten snakeguides and tip top on tip section. One(1) dark tungsten snake guid and one(1) bright chrome stripping guide on butt section.

Used $25

F0025

7' TRADE

2/1 4.4oz. # 7 line

Red and black wraps over dark brown blank. Four(4) dark tungstensnake guides and tip top on tip section. One dark tungsten snake guide and one(1) bright chrome stripping guide on butt section. Very fast strong action for those big large mouth bass hiding under those low hanging trees. Black anodized aluminum down locking reel seat. No bag or case.

Used $10

F0027

8 1/2' Yankee Clipper

2/1 4 1/4 oz # 7 li

Brown wraps over gold mylar on brown blank. Six(6) bright chrome snake guids and tip top on tip section. One(1) bright chrome snake guide and (1) bright chrome stripping guide on butt section. Bright aluminum ferrules over-wrapped. Two toned anodized aluminum down locking" Featherweight" reel seat. Very well done and a smooth caster. No bag or case.

Used $35

F0033

8 1/2 TRADE

2/1 4.4oz. # 8 line

Brown wraps over gold mylar on painted gold blank. Partial label. Can't decipher. Model 4000 6? Wraps have been coated. Chrome plated ferrules. Finish is poor but blank is sound. Four(4) bright chrome Snake guides and tip top on tip section. One(1) bright chrome snake and stripper guide on butt section. Chrome plated ferrules. No case or bag.

Used $10

F0035

8' HI

2/1 4.60z. # 7 line

Blue and gold bumble bee wraps over brown blank. Five tungsten snake guides and tip top on tip section. One(1) tungsten snake guide and one bright chrome stripper on butt section. Tip section is short 1". Does not affect anything. No case or bag.

Used $10

F0043

9'-0" HARNELL 650R

2/1 5.5 OZ Medium #7 line

Early rod built during the Hines Product Company era.Tip is 5 3/4" short. Still casts fairly well. All wraps in tact. Finish is good as well as ferrule fit. No case or bag.

Used $20.00

F0045

7'-0" WRIGHT & McGILL FRE-LINE N0. FLR-7

2/1 4.7 OZ

Early spin/fly rod. Nickel silver ferrules. Wraps are a tad dry. could use a few coats of varnish. Cork grip is soiled with decal in place. No case or bag.

Used $10.00

F0046

6'-10" CONOLON TRU-FLITE 414 #4148

2/1 7.7 OZ Medium

Baitcaster wigh detachable "True Temoper" handle. Speedlock reel seat. All wraps in tact and sound. Z style nickel silver ferrules. No case or bag.

Used $12.00

F0047

5'-3" Dwight Lyons SN F532317

2/2 1.2 oz, medium #2 line

Scarlet 6/0 gossomer silk wraps over gold blank. All cork slide band reel seat with black anodised aluminum sliding ring and butt cap. Black anodised aluminum step down ferrules. Dark snakes, tip tops and red agatine stripping guide. Loose ring hook keeper. A delightful little rod just off the bench and ready to persue those fisty little trout on your favorite small stream. Not a toy but a long rod in a short rod's body. Your chance to own and fish this one of a kind marvel. Dres- sed up like a fine bamboo rod with two tips. It doesn't get any better than this for a small glass rod. Arnold Grinkrich would be salivating over this one. Comes with custom labeled case and custom bag by Peggy Lyons.

New $575.00

F0048

5'-0" Dwight Lyons SN F502317

2/2 1 oz, medium fast # 2 line

Scarlet 6/0 gossamer silk wraps over gold blank. All cork slide band seat with black anodised aluminum cork check, sliding ring and butt cap. Spigot ferrule. Dark snakes, tip tops and red agatine stripping guide. A little faster rod four those brushy streams when those wary little brookies are snubbing their noses at you and you feel like you are fishing in a tunnel. This rod can get it done in the right hands. Treat yourself to a one of a kind experience with this little rascal. All dressed resembling a quality cane rod with two tips. Finished with spar varnish and packed in a Peggy Lyons custom bag and custom 1 1/4" diameter labeled aluminum case. Another one of those once in a life time experience.

New $575.00

REELS

R0018

Sunnybrook

2" x 1 5/8" 3.8oz

Made for Union Hardware in U.S.A. Display only.

Used $5

R0021

MARTIN 63SS 3 1/8" DIA. X 1 1/8" W

4 OZ. 5/6 LINE

Enclosed body with dual line guides. Rim control spool with on/off click non adjustable drag. Very smooth drag suitable for most trout fishing.

New $20.00

R0023

BERKLEY 510 3 3/8" DIA X 1 1/8"

5.6 OZ 6/7 LINE

Charcoal gray finish. Gold anodized spool. Non adjustable on/off click drag. Dual chrome line guides. Techured finish on back plate. Shows some wear but is fine mechanically.

Used $10.00

R0026

CORTLAND MOSQUITO S 3 14" X 1 3/16"W

4.8 OZ #6 LINE

Rim control spool. Non adjustable pawl click drag. Made in U.S.A. 95% finish. Nice smooth drag.

Used $12.00

R0030

UNION HARDWARE NO. 7169 2 15/16" X 1 1/4"W

5 1/2 OZ 5/6 LINE

Most of the black paint has been removed from the body leaving a black spool face which makes it fairly attractive. Smooth non ad- justable click drag. Round line guide. RH wind.

Used $20.00

R0031

NO NAME 3" DIA. X 1 1/8" W 4.6 OZ. 4/5 LINE

Basic black no nonsense. Balances well with a 7 or 7 1/2' fiberglass work fly rod. Non adjustable click drag. Round metal line guide.

Used $7.50

COMPONENTS

C002	NICKEL SILVER FERRULES

Super Swiss Nickel Silver ferrules in Std style 15/64 size from Classic Sporting Enterprise. One(1) female three(3) males. New in zip lock bad. Not fitted.

New $50

F.D. Lyons Rod Company
7156 SE 118^th Dr.
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 901-4064

The finest in bamboo and fiberglass flyrods.