Handyman Specials
Check out our current selection of Handyman Specials!
These project rods (Handyman Specials) range in condition, from needing simple repairs to put them back on the water too requiring a full restoration to bring them back to their former glory.
Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, there is most likely a project rod listed that matches your personal skill level.
We do our best to represent the accurate state of the rod in the description and images, and as a result sell all items on this page "as-is". However, we do try our best to meet our customers expectations. If you purchase a rod and feel the state does not match what you viewed on our website, we're happy to discuss this with you to find a resolution we're both happy with!
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Goodwin Granger “Colorado Special” CS1062 - Sold!
10’ – 3/2 – 19/64 & 13/64F - 7wt – 6.4oz
This One was restored by Michael Sinclair in 2013 and has not been fished since!
Granger nickel silver slide band into pocket reel seat - Original Granger (fat) coke bottle grip in Ex shape - Nickel silver winding check - Nickel silver ferrules - Red silk wraps over blond cane - Comes with the original canvas bag that’s complete with the wooden tip protector - One tip is down 3” and since restoration the female butt ferrule has loosened from the cane and needs to be reset & rewrapped-Condition: EX Restored Save the loose female butt ferrule
10’ Grangers are extremely rare & collectible!
Inv. Number: BR238
Wright & McGill “Master” – 9’0” – 3/2 – 18 & 12 F – 6wt
This rod predates the W&M purchase of the Goodwin Granger Co. and appears to have been made by Shakespeare or South Bend for W&M.
Bright aluminum down locking reel seat with black plastic insert (in beautiful shape) - Decorative reel & winding checks - 6” cigar grip (in nice shape and w/o ridging or hook digs) - Red agate or Agatine stripping guide - Chrome plated ferrules - Faint olive green wraps tipped orange-Varnish finish - Script reads: WRIGHT AND McGILL “MASTER” - All four pieces of equal length - Comes with what appears to be the original bag and a South Bend tube, which may or may not be original?
Shortcomings = Butt & Mid female ferrules are loose and need to be reset -Signature wraps missing on both sides of script - One snake guide is missing on mid section - Both tip sections have overwraps at tip top stations (one may have been wrapped this way from factory) - Varnish has some chips, but could be polished out and used in its current state
This rod feels pretty powerful in hand! Probably a 6wt with med/fast action - A good-looking Colorado Cane collectors piece and or give it a little TLC and enjoy it out on the water…
Price: $49.00
Inv. Number: BR114
W&M “Queen Of Waters” 9053 – 9’0” – 3/2 – 19/64” & 13/64” F – 7wt
W&M nickel silver uplocking reel seat-W&M RHW grip-Nickel silver winding check-W&M nickel silver ferrules (have Ex fit)-Granger green wraps tipped black-Dark ammonia treated cane-Finish in good serviceable shape-Original W&M bag and original W&M factory case
Shortcomings = Reel seat mechanism is frozen and needs to be removed and repaired or replaced (I’m furnishing an extra correct W&M reel seat-Please see photo)-First snake guide is missing on mid section & second has a foot protruding through its wrap, also a few of the snake guides are oxidized and should be cleaned up-Lastly mid female ferrule and one tip top guide are loose and need to be reset
A rare rod in need of some TLC
Price: $250.00
Inv. Number: BR356
Heddon #125 “Expert” – 8’6” – 3/2 – 2 F (18/64 & 11/64) – 5/6wt – Standard Trout
Circa 1947-1952 (Heddon Neo Classic-Post Classic Era)-The #125 was made by Heddon for the Sears and Roebuck Co. during the late 1940’ early 1950’s and is of Heddon #20 grade-It is embellished with a down locking reel seat, which has an attractive “Tenite” spacer and gold japanned hardware-6” cigar grip-Wrapped over winding check-Gold Japanned ferrules (have good fits)-Gold plated guides-Antique yellow/gold wraps trimmed black-Script reads: “Heddon Expert” & #125 – 8 ½’ –
2 F – HDH or E-Comes with a Original labeled bag and original labeled case
Shortcoming = All ferrules are loose at their stations and need to be reset-Otherwise this one is in beautiful and excellent original condition!
Price: $250.00
Inv. Number: BR283
Heddon #125 “Expert” – 9’0” – 3/2 – 2 F (18/64 & 11/64) – 5/6wt – Standard Trout
Circa 1947-1952 (Heddon Neo Classic-Post Classic Era)-The #125 was made by Heddon for the Sears and Roebuck Co. during the late 1940’ early 1950’s and is of Heddon #20 grade-It is embellished with a down locking reel seat, which has an attractive “Tenite” spacer and gold japanned hardware-7” cigar grip-Wrapped over winding check-Gold Japanned ferrules (have snug fits)-Gold plated guides-Antique yellow/gold wraps trimmed black-Script reads: “Heddon Expert” & #125 – 9’ – 2 F – HDH or E-Comes with a Original labeled bag and original labeled case (case cap is correct but original screw with hanging loop has been replaced with another type (please see photo)
Shortcoming = Mid section was broken behind female ferrule station and is 2” shorter than butt & tips; could be scarfed back to full length, but with that being noted the ferrule has been remounted and just needs its wrap replaced; then take it fishing (please see photo)-Save the one ferrule station issue, this one is in beautiful original condition!
Price: $195.00
Inv. Number: BR277
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