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My New Old Boo

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My New Old Boo

Postby Benny » August 13th, 2008, 2:35 pm

Just got a package via snail mail, which turned out to be quite fast.
I was the winner of an auction on ebay, a I very Old School Split Bamboo Fly Rod. It looked good on ebay and it turned to be a great buy. I took one photo of the Rod, it's a HORROCKS-IBBOTSON. It was suppose to be a 9' rod but seems closer to 10', even though I am still very happy with my new OLD SCHOOL BOO...


SNEAK PEAK @ My New Friend The "GOVERNOR" ARNOLD watch out :lol: Image
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Re: My New Old Boo

Postby DubL HauL » August 13th, 2008, 5:01 pm

Wow that looks nice my dad has the same model but in serious need of refurbishing. Yours would be nice to look at for accurate restoration of my fathers. From what I hear the Govenor is like an 8wt. Congratulations on winning the auction!

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Re: My New Old Boo

Postby flybob » August 13th, 2008, 8:24 pm

Dude, that is one sweet looker!

Is that an original decal?

I collect old toy trains and when you get a hold of something with decals that crisp and not cracked, you really got a gem!

Many big congrats on your score!
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Re: My New Old Boo

Postby gabe » August 13th, 2008, 8:35 pm

oh gawd... not another one subjected to the grass clan...

nice boo Benny...
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Re: My New Old Boo

Postby Sasha » August 13th, 2008, 9:36 pm

Sweet!!!!!! Cant wait to see the first report.
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Re: My New Old Boo

Postby Benny » August 18th, 2008, 11:27 am

flybob wrote:
Is that an original decal?

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flybob, yes it's the original decal. That was one of the main things that sold me on the rod. It is completely intact and in really good condition overall. Thanks for all the comments guys :ugeek:
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