Fenwick FF705

[dhathazy]

I bought an old fiberglass Fenwick FF705 from a guy at the Y almost 30 years ago. I didn't happen to use it as much as I should have, but loved that little rod. This past Sunday, I took it out for a trip to a smaller stream where I thought it would be perfect for. Well, less than a half hour into my fishing I slipped in some very shallow water and my hand landed right on the butt section and broke it. I could cry, my son caught his first trout with this rod and was going to give it to him when he had a kid. In retrospect maybe I shouldn't have even been using it, but hadn't used it in a while and had an urge.

Anyway, if anyone comes across one they would like to sell, please let me know.

Thanks,
Dave
412-215-0463

 

[outsider]

Check out the fiberglassflyrodders forum. You have to join to view the rods for sale and the rods wanted topics. The FF705 is one of the most desired vintage Fenwicks. I own one, and for me it is a gem.

 

[salvelinusfontinalis]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fenwick-FF705-Two-Piece-Fiberglass-Fishing-Fly-Rod-7-FT-W-Tube-5-Wt/123323531433?hash=item1cb6a7c0a9:g:Z-8AAOSwqj5bU7K4

Ships from pa too

 

[outsider]

Sorry you broke the rod. Save the tip section. If you find a 705, the extra tip may come in handy some day.

 

[laszlo]

The one on the auction block looks to be in great shape, it will bring a hefty price tag unfortunately.

 

[outsider]

I might suggest you be a little patient. There was a 705 for sale on the fiberglassflyrodders forum several months ago for a reasonable price, much less than the one on ebay. Really nice condition. If I didn't already own one, I would have jumped on it.