tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post4648117682856388136..comments2024-03-28T03:13:16.079-04:00Comments on Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle: Deconstructing Old Ads: A Forgotten Beauty (1942)Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-46386028751162578912022-04-26T15:55:39.716-04:002022-04-26T15:55:39.716-04:00I have a true temper Raider square steel rod. Pat....I have a true temper Raider square steel rod. Pat. no. 1755159. Is there anyone who can tell me it’s approximate age? It will be placed in a museum, so I’m looking for information for it.<br /><br />Skipkadar@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725556812911485184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-23834629677635380622020-12-19T20:18:39.655-05:002020-12-19T20:18:39.655-05:00Hi all
I stumbled across my True Temper Professio...Hi all<br /><br />I stumbled across my True Temper Professional fly rod in an antique store. It was in its original case and tube. It was all in original condition, even with the painted label. The goosebone looks as good as it did straight from the manufacturer. The silk wrappings, though present, were all dried out and cracking. To this day, it is truly the best trout rod I have ever used. It is incredibly balanced and the casting is almost effortless. Sure, it needs some maintenance as time goes on. The paint peels away and the silk has worn out. But it's casting ability and the suppleness of its action are incredible. It is an honor to use a 1950s American made rod on a daily basis that will still produce fish. I would love to hear from anyone that has stumbled upon one of these rods and has stories or more information on them. This rod has become a real special tool in my fly fishing arsenal. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927902446305129274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-88487959380126697292020-11-25T17:01:41.015-05:002020-11-25T17:01:41.015-05:00Hi Todd. Stumbled upon your blog during research o...Hi Todd. Stumbled upon your blog during research on a newly acquired True Temper rod. Your blog was very informative on the fly rod products that the company had produced and it was a shock to find out that in fact the rods were made in Ohio. I have but yet to fish the rod that I purchased, but surely after learning more on it no matter what it feels like it will have the historical factor that makes it fun. Now to the totally ironic part of this whole history lesson. After reading through you whole blog I came to your bio. It says that you are from Duluth Minnesota and that you reside in cincinnati now. I too am from Minnesota. Brainard to be exact. And I too now live in cincinnati. Small world. Just buy curiosity. In your research in fishing history over the years has the name Knutson ever pop up? My Minnesota family has been steep in fishing, guiding, trapping, and hunting in that state for over 100yrs. It would be very exciting to see if there’s any thing on them. Thanks for reading. Arik Messerscmidt Arik Messerschmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940915762874146178noreply@blogger.com