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Used Gear Rating: 9+

Important Information

This item is used and is sold AS-IS. Trade-In Credit CANNOT be used to purchase used equipment - NEW ITEMS ONLY!

The price is fixed. Please do not call us trying to haggle. For rod length, # of pieces, or line weight please refer to the photos in case of an error in the title.

Fly Rod Rating Guide

10 - Like New

This rod will be essentially indistinguishable from a new rod. It may have a cork that's a little darker, but it will be no different than a rod that's on a fly shop floor that people have picked up and cast a few times.

9 - Almost New

This is a rod that's been out fishing a few times. It will have a darker cork than new and may have some minor imperfections in the blank such as a small number of short, light scratches.

8 - Excellent

This is a great-looking rod. Think of this as a rod that's been used lightly for a season. The cork has started to look worn in, the blank has some scratches on it from the drift boat, rocks, Clouser minnows, etc. The scratches in the blank and/or reel seat will be more obvious and frequent. There may be very small cracks in the epoxy, but they would only be something that you would detect if you really went over the rod with a fine-tooth comb.

7 - Very Good

A used rod. It's seen 30+ days on the water. The cork will be worn in at this point and may be rather dark. It could also be missing some small filler. The blank may have scratches that are easily visible and some of the small damage that is deeper than the paint. There may be some minor damage to the epoxy. These rods are still fishable and will have little serious damage to speak of.

6 - Good

A well-used rod. These rods have seen many seasons on the water. The cork will be very worn in and will be rather dark. Expect missing cork filler. The blank may have many scratches and some could be more than skin deep. Expect some epoxy damage and/or bent guides. These are rods that are in good working order but are definitely not pretty.

5 and Below

We see very few of these rods. They will have major issues and will likely need to be repaired before use.

Fly Reel Rating Guide

10 - Like New

This reel is like new in every way. It may have some very minor signs of wear.

9 - Near Mint

Practically like new, with only the faintest traces of wear, barely noticeable. Functions perfectly.

8 - Excellent

Shows some signs of use. May have some minor cosmetic issues like dents or scratches from normal use.

7 - Very Good

Shows moderate signs of use but remains in good working condition. May have minor scuffs or wear marks that don't affect performance.

6 - Poor

Extensive cosmetic damage and may have structural issues that need repair to be fully functional. Useable but not without concern.

5 and Below

We see very few of these reels. They will have major issues and will likely need to be repaired before use.

Rod Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rod come with a warranty?

No. While most rods come with a lifetime warranty, it is for the original owner only. Any repairs will be at the discretion of the manufacturer and you should contact them if you have questions.

Does this rod come with...?

The rod comes with all of the accessories pictured, nothing more, nothing less. If you see a tube, you will receive a tube. If you see a sock, you will receive a sock.

Is this a factory built rod?

Yes, unless otherwise noted, the rod was built at the factory (to the best of our knowledge). From time to time we do get custom built rods, they will be noted as "Custom" in the listing.

What's the serial number?

We don't publish serial numbers on any of our rods, new or used as it's very time-consuming. Please see "Is this a factory built rod?" if you're worried about authenticity.

Are these photos of the actual rod?

YES! These are photos of the exact rod you will receive if you win the auction.

Reel Frequently Asked Questions

Does the reel come with a warranty?

NO. The reel does not come with a warranty.

Will the manufacturer honor the warranty even if I'm not the original purchaser?

We don't know. Please call them and ask.

How old is this reel?

We don't know.

Are the photos of the actual reel?

Yes, we take pictures of nearly all used gear. If we did not we will mention it.

Does the fly line and/or backing come on the reel?

You will receive the reel exactly as pictured. If there is backing or a line in the photos, you will receive that. We don't evaluate the quality of either the line or the backing, so please consider this a bonus.

What kind of fly line is on the reel?

We don't know. We don't evaluate the quality of either the line or the backing, so please consider this a bonus.

Is the reel right or left hand retrieve?

Virtually every reel made in the last 20 years can be switched from right to left hand retrieve. Because of this, we don't publish the retrieves on most reels. if for some reason a reel can't be switched, we are more than happy to let you know if we've left it out of the listing.

Does this reel come with...?

The reel comes with all of the accessories pictured, nothing more, nothing less. If you see a box, you will receive a box. If you see a case, you will receive a case.

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