WTB J Kennedy Fisher glass fly rod blanks

[Boardwalk72]

Hello everyone,

First post on the forums, been visiting for a while and finally decided to register.

I'm looking for a couple Fisher glass fly rod blanks. Specifically a 3/4 weight and a heavier one like a 7/8 weight if he made one that heavy.

I would also be interested in factory rods in excellent condition if nobody has any blanks for sale.

I'm looking for these to compliment my short 5'10 3 weight and 8'6" 5/6 weight that I have.

If anybody has any that they would like to sell please let me know.

Thanks!

[Victoria]

Hi,
Yes, I have 3 J Kennedy Fisher blanks that belonged to my late husband that I am willing to part with. All are 2-piece blanks. 2 are marked 2037 & are 8-feet, the other is marked 2061 & is 9-feet. If any of them interest you I can see what else I can find out about them. An old friend & expert fly fisherman looked at them a week or so ago & said they were great condition. He was impressed by them, thinking they were worth $100 & upwards each. Let me know!
Thanks.

[Bkane]

Do you know what line weights those numbers designate?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

About 20 years ago? someone locally bought the Fisher Rod Company, it's equipment and many blanks.

Not sure if they ever did anything with it?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Google Fisher Rod Company and lots comes up.

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Some of you might remember John Christlieb who use to own Western Anglers in Santa Rosa and was a very good custom rod builder. He moved to Idaho and had a custom rod business there.

He was one of the rod builders who did lots of plug or spigot ferrule work.


J.C. Distributors
1112 10th Ave. E.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
jcrods@pmt.org
Contact: John Christlieb
Private label manufacturer of high-quality custom fly rods for retailers.

[Victoria]

Not yet, I'm still trying to find that info. There are charts with the weights for their salt water blanks on line, but I haven't yet seen anything else. As per the label, these were made in the Carson City, NV shop. Will post more info if/when I find it.

[flygut]

Victoria, I might be able to help ID them, you can call 650 930 6185

have a good one,

Stan