A Nantahala Brookie

Gray ghost · 12-06-00, 10:43 PM

A nice big Brookie caught by Tentwing on the Nantahala river.

Patriot Owl · 12-07-00, 12:49 AM

Good grief ! Looks like there's another one INSIDE of that one !

SUper fish !!!!!!!

captfredfish · 12-07-00, 01:32 PM

We are most definitely not worthy!!!
Amazing!!!

cff
looking for my jaw

Bamboo · 12-23-00, 11:23 PM

Her piggy piggy piggy.....
Just kiddin that is a nice fish.Thats a nice stick behind it too.What kinda cane is that?
Also what is a Tentwing?

Bamboo

The Owl · 12-24-00, 12:05 AM

Tentwing: a) A large caddis-type buggie thingy. b) a very nice semi-newbie NGTO'r. c) what you need if you ever hope to get that Eureka! off the ground in a thunderstorm!

Owl

Tentwing · 12-24-00, 07:06 PM

Bamboo;

Welcome to the board.

The rod in that picture is a 1949 Orvis Battenkill 3/2, 8 1/2 ft. DT 5weight,serial #9715. It was made by Wes Jordan, and is in original condition. It has no short tips, no sets,no scarfs,no delams,or overwraps. It was among the first Orvis impregnated rods, and still has no crazing.

A Tentwing is a very large tan or brown Caddis. It's wings lay in such a way that it looks like an old army tent when viewed from the back. I must confess Owl's answer "C" seems like much more fun though.

If you dont mind my asking ,with a username like "Bamboo"; whats you favorite?

Tight Lines, Tentwing.

Windknot · 12-25-00, 08:02 PM

Oh, Tentwing! That's a super brookie. Looks like he swallowed a loaf of bread.

Bamboo · 12-28-00, 04:58 PM

Tentwing,

My favorite stick is a Leonard model 50.

About your Orvis the serial numbers are about right for a 48 or 49er,but are you sure it's a Wes Jordan???

Tell me what the node spacing is on that rod,and be a specific as you can.

I like trivia, Bamboo

Tentwing · 12-28-00, 08:00 PM

Well Bamboo, I'm not sure if that's a trick question or a test, but I like both . So in the words of my friend Owl " OK I'll bite"

From 1947 through 1950 there were only two bamboo rod makers at Orvis. Wes Jordon, and under his supervision was Cal Skinner.

The node spacing on that rod is 3x3, with the 3rd node of each spacing downset 3/4 of an inch.

Collectors trivia maintains that Jordon would upset or downset the 3rd node in each of his spacings. (kind of a silent protest about being told how to build rods by Orvis is my guess.)

Wes left Southend in 1939, and was hired by Orvis in the early 40's. Jobs were hard to come by. Wes didn't think that 3x3 spacing was that important, but Orvis did because their customers did.

Cal Skinner paid maticulous attention to detail including perfect 3x3 node spacing. At the risk of ticking off Wes Jordon fans,I thinks Cal's rods were every bit as good as Wes'. However collectors realize that because of his innovations Wes Jordon has a huge place in bamboo rod history.I can personally tell you that Wes builds a SWEET casting rod.

Is that enough trivia for you? ha ha

And again I say welcome to the board. It's nice to be able to talk bamboo with someone.
Tight Lines , Tentwing.

P.S. The Leonard model 50 is the sweetest casting 8 footer I've ever laid my hands on.
It is considered by many to be the #1 fly rod taper of all-time.

[This message has been edited by Tentwing (edited 12-28-2000).]

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12-06-00, 10:43 PM	#1
Gray ghost Hall of Fame Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cumming Ga. USA Now pronounced Qmen Ga. Posts: 1,908	A nice big Brookie caught by Tentwing on the Nantahala river.

12-07-00, 12:49 AM	#2
Patriot Owl Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Temple, GA, USA Posts: 184	Good grief ! Looks like there's another one INSIDE of that one ! SUper fish !!!!!!!

12-07-00, 01:32 PM	#3
captfredfish Native Join Date: May 2000 Location: Live Oak,FL USA Posts: 299	We are most definitely not worthy!!! Amazing!!! cff looking for my jaw

12-23-00, 11:23 PM	#4
Bamboo Stocker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: MountainCoveFarms, Georgia Posts: 3	Her piggy piggy piggy..... Just kiddin that is a nice fish.Thats a nice stick behind it too.What kinda cane is that? Also what is a Tentwing? Bamboo

12-24-00, 12:05 AM	#5
The Owl Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,178	Tentwing: a) A large caddis-type buggie thingy. b) a very nice semi-newbie NGTO'r. c) what you need if you ever hope to get that Eureka! off the ground in a thunderstorm! Owl

12-24-00, 07:06 PM	#6
Tentwing Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Livingston, Tennessee Posts: 682	Bamboo; Welcome to the board. The rod in that picture is a 1949 Orvis Battenkill 3/2, 8 1/2 ft. DT 5weight,serial #9715. It was made by Wes Jordan, and is in original condition. It has no short tips, no sets,no scarfs,no delams,or overwraps. It was among the first Orvis impregnated rods, and still has no crazing. A Tentwing is a very large tan or brown Caddis. It's wings lay in such a way that it looks like an old army tent when viewed from the back. I must confess Owl's answer "C" seems like much more fun though. If you dont mind my asking ,with a username like "Bamboo"; whats you favorite? Tight Lines, Tentwing.

12-25-00, 08:02 PM	#7
Windknot Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 12,598	Oh, Tentwing! That's a super brookie. Looks like he swallowed a loaf of bread.

12-28-00, 04:58 PM	#8
Bamboo Stocker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: MountainCoveFarms, Georgia Posts: 3	Tentwing, My favorite stick is a Leonard model 50. About your Orvis the serial numbers are about right for a 48 or 49er,but are you sure it's a Wes Jordan??? Tell me what the node spacing is on that rod,and be a specific as you can. I like trivia, Bamboo

12-28-00, 08:00 PM	#9
Tentwing Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Livingston, Tennessee Posts: 682	Well Bamboo, I'm not sure if that's a trick question or a test, but I like both . So in the words of my friend Owl " OK I'll bite" From 1947 through 1950 there were only two bamboo rod makers at Orvis. Wes Jordon, and under his supervision was Cal Skinner. The node spacing on that rod is 3x3, with the 3rd node of each spacing downset 3/4 of an inch. Collectors trivia maintains that Jordon would upset or downset the 3rd node in each of his spacings. (kind of a silent protest about being told how to build rods by Orvis is my guess.) Wes left Southend in 1939, and was hired by Orvis in the early 40's. Jobs were hard to come by. Wes didn't think that 3x3 spacing was that important, but Orvis did because their customers did. Cal Skinner paid maticulous attention to detail including perfect 3x3 node spacing. At the risk of ticking off Wes Jordon fans,I thinks Cal's rods were every bit as good as Wes'. However collectors realize that because of his innovations Wes Jordon has a huge place in bamboo rod history.I can personally tell you that Wes builds a SWEET casting rod. Is that enough trivia for you? ha ha And again I say welcome to the board. It's nice to be able to talk bamboo with someone. Tight Lines , Tentwing. P.S. The Leonard model 50 is the sweetest casting 8 footer I've ever laid my hands on. It is considered by many to be the #1 fly rod taper of all-time. [This message has been edited by Tentwing (edited 12-28-2000).]