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Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 07:55 • #1 
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I am releasing a series of Glass rods. The first taper is based on a vintage rod that belonged to my grandfather it is an 8'1 5wt 3pc. The maker of the original rod is unknown but it is one of the finest tapers I have cast and has been well received anytime it was cast. It is a progressive taper with a mid flex. The blanks are being rolled by Mike McFarland​ in Bellwood Pa. I only plan on building a few a month as I still plan on perusing Bamboo along with other woodworking.
The specs on the rod are as follows.
8'1 5wt 3pc, black e-glass with clear ferrules.
the seat is a lemke built Cap and ring to my specs made out of Duronze and blued. The insert is Pa Cherry burl that I turn. I could also use a double slide band made of duronze or a downlocking Lemke lc7. Price of the rod is $485 plus shipping and includes an aluminium tube. I will take trade ins, I will also not take any money until the rod has shipped.

I also have a very unique 6'6 4wt coming out soon in the next month or two, It is a fatter tip with shallow taper that flexes deep but still throws a tight loop.

If any one is interested trying it, I have a demo I can send you
Bob

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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 08:42 • #2 
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That's a beautiful build Bob. Good luck with the new line.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 09:34 • #3 
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Bob, l like the classic look of these builds. Very nice. Good luck to you!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 10:04 • #4 
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Looks good, Bob. Hoping for your success with the endeavor.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 13:39 • #5 
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So excited for you, Bob! These look absolutely sublime and I bet they cast/fish that way as well.

Marty


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 14:59 • #6 
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Bob graciously offered to let me demo the 8'1" 5wt. I plan on taking some casting video and product photos to share here on the forum. With two great minds behind the design of these rods, I'm sure that they are going to be fantastic! I will keep you guys updated.

-Chase


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 15:16 • #7 
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Thanks guys for the kind words and thanks Chase for demoing the rod!

Bob


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 15:24 • #8 
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Bob's builds are some of the finest I have seen and his bamboo are beautifully casting rods. I have no doubt that this will be as good as anything that I have seen and/or cast from Bob. Congrats on your new series!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 15:48 • #9 
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Great looking rod, Bob. I'm sure they will do well.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 18:04 • #10 
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Beautiful rods! Wraps and seat are very well done. Here's wishing you a successful venture.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 18:08 • #11 
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Beautiful Bob! Looking forward to the review Chase!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 18:20 • #12 
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I guarantee many of you are going to love these rods.Bob's work is fantastic and he really knows his stuff.
You will also be dealing with one of the finest men you will ever find.

Good luck Bob, I'm really excited for you
Mike.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 18:35 • #13 
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"Fly Rods Should Be Brown, Dammit!", but if it's gotta be black, that's a pretty one.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 19:37 • #14 
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Proudly pull the trigger, as owning two of Bob's builds(Riffle blank and Fred Paddock's Lemon Drop), everything said about his build quality is true and pictures do not display the true beauty but most importantly Bob is a friend for life. Loved the guy from first time we met at The Feathered Hook!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 19:49 • #15 
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Congratulations, Bob! I certainly echo the comments of MBRL and JASTrout. Bob is a great guy and an amazing craftsman. I look forward to seeing and casting your rods.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 20:03 • #16 
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very nice ! good luck .


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 20:51 • #17 
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Those are some sweet looking rods, Bob!

I really like the black blanks. Are you going to be doing basically standard builds, or customizing colors and perhaps reel seats?

Cheers,
Randy


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 28 Nov 2016, 21:38 • #18 
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Thank you very much guys!

Clarkman, my plans are to keep the thread the same for rod, the green for the 8'1 and chestnut on the 6'6 when released. That said if someone really can't stand the color I will work with them. As for seats I do plan to have a standard seat per rod type, for this rod I think a down locking slide band works great. The 6'6 I plan on the standard seat being the dual slide band. That said I will use either of these seats on any build along with a standard Lemke downlock screw seat for people who don't like slide bands. For woods, my wood of choice is Pa cherry burl locally harvested some with natural flaws that will be well sealed as I dip stabilize in nelsonite then varnish. Once again I will work with someone who doesn't like burl as I have a large stock of domestic and exotic wood. There would be no extra charge for these changes. Last option would be hook keeper or not.

Thanks
Bob


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 29 Nov 2016, 12:13 • #19 
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Very nice Bob!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 29 Nov 2016, 16:21 • #20 
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The rod looks great! Like how the little light-colored trim on the wraps complements the ferrules. Sounds like an interesting taper as well.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 29 Nov 2016, 17:54 • #21 
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MBJRL wrote:
I guarantee many of you are going to love these rods.Bob's work is fantastic and he really knows his stuff.
You will also be dealing with one of the finest men you will ever find.

Good luck Bob, I'm really excited for you
Mike.


Well said Mike. Bob is top drawer in my book and his work is superb, plus he's a heck of a good guy. He can do anything, and also builds a fine bamboo rod too.


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 16 Dec 2016, 11:48 • #22 
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The rods look great Bob!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 16 Dec 2016, 16:01 • #23 
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Brilliant build!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 16 Dec 2016, 16:01 • #24 
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Brilliant build!


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Re: Hallowell Rods
Post 17 Dec 2016, 07:10 • #25 
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Chase did a review of the new 8'1 rod plus a casting video, I am going to post the link to it here.

Thanks
Bob

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