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  The Holidays are here - we have just what you need as a gift for your favorite fisher-person and outdoor enthusiast
Tubbs, Atlas & Crescent Moon Snowshoes in Stock
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Used and Antique Rods and Reels

 

WE BUY AND CONSIGN USED AND ANTIQUE FISHING AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT - IF YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU WISH TO SELL - EITHER OUTRIGHT OR ON COSIGNMENT - PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE SHOP - WE ALSO PURCHASE ESTATES

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WE BUY AND CONSIGN USED AND ANTIQUE FISHING AND SPORTING EQUIPMENT - IF YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU WISH TO SELL - EITHER OUTRIGHT OR ON CONSIGNMENT - PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THE SHOP - WE ALSO PURCHASE ESTATES
Shipping and Handling Charges for used, consigned and sale items are as follows: Due to the fact that we ship all product UPS and we insure for the full retail value plus shipping - the policies are now stated - For all rods in the above categories- the minimum shipping and handling charges are $20.00 - for reels in the above categories - the minimum charge is $10.00 for shipping and handling - these amounts can be increased due to insurance costs on collectable and valuable equipment. We also inspect each rod again after payment is made - if there are any issues with the rod - the rod will not be shipped and we will forward a full refund. There will be no exceptions - If you have any questions regarding the shipping and handling costs of any particular item - please contact the shop - either by email, fax or phone.
We have an excellent array of used and antique fishing and sporting equipment. This merchandise is always changing, so we will do our best to keep these pages updated with the latest inventory in stock. Please respect the prices placed on the following items and do not haggle. This merchandise has been priced fairly and if you at some point choose to sell merchandise with us you will understand. All sales are final unless the equipment is damaged during shipping or the equipment has been mis-stated - no exceptions.

Payment Policy for items $500 value or greater - We have changed our payment policy for the used/antique and consigned equipment - we will only accept credit card payments for a 50% deposit to hold equipment (We will hold equipment for 10 days) - Full Payment must be made within 10 days by Cashier's Check, Bank Check or Personal Check - As soon as the payment clears - we will credit back your credit card the deposit and mail out the equipment. We also inspect each rod again after payment is made - if there are any issues with the rod - the rod will not be shipped and we will forward a full refund. There will be no exceptions. We have implemented this policy in order to guarantee payment to consigners. All sales are final unless the equipment is damaged during shipping, there is an issue with the rod or the equipment has been mis-stated - no exceptions.

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If you have questions regarding any of these items, please give us a call at

(860) 672-1010 or drop us an email at: hflyshop@aol.com

 
GRAPHITE RODS  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Just in - Sage - SP - Graphite IV - 9 foot - 4 weight - 2 piece in very good condition - comes with original sock and tube - Price $250.00 - SOLD
 
 
 
Just in - Cairns Custom - 9 foot - 12 weight - 2 piece - with original sock and tube - $200.00.

Just in - Cairns Custom - 9 foot - 8 weight - 2 piece - with original sock and tube - $200.00

 
Just in - Fenwick - HMG - 8'6" - 8 weight - 2 piece in very good condition - Peter Barrett written on the Blankl - comes with original sock and tube - Price - $100.00
 
 


 


REELS

Just in - Bill Ballan Classic Trout Reel - Bill made these reels in the classic tradition and they are really nice looking fly reels - S - shaped handle and pillared frame - Brand New with original leather case - $300.00
 
Just in - Leonard Model 50 Trout Reel, 4 5/8 oz., 3" diameter across pillars, 1 1/8" diameter across frame,  aluminum frame with black hard rubber sideplates, half handle with ivorine knob, strong fixed check mechanism which is consistent either direction so it can be used left or right hand. Front plate is stamped "H.L. Leonard" (faded but can read) and "Pat No. 191813" (faded but can read), foot has three holes, a classic American raised pillar trout reel that can either be used or collected. Mechnically excellent condition, cosmetically excellent minus with some light surface scuffs/scratches and some waviness in the foot. No Case - Price $1,200.00
 
 
 
Just in - Lamson - 3.5 Fly Reel - the older variety - a classic - comes with an extra spool and the reel has backing and a SA Mastery Series 8wt intermediate - the reel, extra spool, line and backing are in  excellent condition - comes with velvet case and Orvis Reel case - both non-original - Price $200.00 - SOLD
 
 
 

Just in - Horrocks & Ibbotson - Early Automatic Reel No. 5 - very nice - comes with original box - great for collectors - Price $100.00

If you have questions regarding any of these items, please give us a call at

(860) 672-1010 or drop us an email at: hflyshop@aol.com

Just in - 2 South Bend #1140 - Automatic Fly Reels - Model E and Model D both in good

 

Just in - Pflueger - Progress - Fly Reel - in very good condition - has a silk fly line - in ok condition - the bulldog insignia and writing are clear on the Brass Foot - 2 3/8" diamter - width 1" - a nice reel for the case .Price $60.00

Just in #20 - Shakespeare "Russell" 1891- Great condition - $50.00

 

 

Housatonic River Outfitters
24 Kent Road
Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754

 

 

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