Hello Old Friend .
The last few days have been very tiresome,full of disappointments enough to give one the blues.
At least the heat wave gave way to some cooler temperatures.
Maybe things will cool down all around now.

When I posted the pictures I didn't have time to elaborate,the one with the green wraps was held onto because it's a 7'6" 2/1 5 weight everything full length, sound and straight,it was intended to be a remake that never got past the dreaming stages.
The one with the red wraps is a 8' 2/1 7 weight that was a potential remake as well.it's actually in good shape but could use some T.L.C. maybe a missing guide.

I purchase the 7'6" in a New Hampshire junk shop a couple of winters ago,it had a very nice fly reel hanging off it,I got the guy down to $45.

I've been looking at reel seats to match to this Silk Wrapped Rod for years and haven't found a match yet.
It very well could be a Monty they sure had enough different models ????

It would be nice to know for sure where the rod may have come from,maybe someday I'll know,if anybody wants to help find the origin I'd be very appreciative.
Maybe the fun is in the search, it always has spoored my interest.

It's been a very long last few days I'm going to put it to bed for today.

Tight Lines And Tired Loops
Andy M

Andy,
You might want to go over to the classic forum and do a search for "John Kenyon."
The silkien process for bamboo rods is much discussed there.
John

Hello
It was great chatting with you J.P. over lunch about the Montague history and chain of events or transitions the company took before they finally closed.

On my drive home from the river I remembered a story an old timer told me back when I lived in Tinmouth,The Story was that at one time Montague actually made blanks for Orvis.
The old feller was a neighbor that off and on had spent his entire life more or less working in the rod shop in Manchester.
Have you ever heard that rumor ? or was it just talk ?
Wonder if Orvis ever made a Silk Wrapped Rod ???

I'm really sorry I forgot to bring that bundle of rods, they were right by the rod shop door when I got back.
Next Time !!!

Tight Lines And Great Lunching Loops
Andy M

Ran across this today: https://www.montaguerodandreel.com/2017 ... lkien-rod/

Hello
Thanks Whirly spent considerable time reading everything last night really great stuff.
Learning about the history of yesterdays craftsman and manufactures is very rewarding for me.
The Silk Wrap info was very cool.
Tight Lines And Love The History Loops
Andy M