Fly Rods
The L.H. Design programme has a standard program of fly rods which includes the following models:
| 1-piece models: | 3-piece models: | ||
| 5 Ft | #3/4 | 6'3" | #5 |
| 5 Ft | #5 | 61/2 Ft | #1/2, #2/3, #3/4 and #4/5 |
| 7 Ft | #5 (*) | ||
| 2-piece models: | 7'6" | #4 and #5/6 | |
| 5 Ft | #3 | 7'9" | #5 and #6 |
| 51/2 Ft | #5 (*) | 8'3" | #4/5 and #6/7 |
| 6 Ft | #4 | 9 Ft | #4 |
| 61/2 Ft | #3 #4 and #5 (*) | 10 Ft | #7 |
| 6'9" | #4 | 11 Ft | #8 |
| 7 Ft | #3 #4 and #5 (*) | ||
| 7'3" | #5 | ||
| 7'6 | #5 and #6 | ||
| 7'9 | #3 and #5 | ||
| 8 Ft | #5 and #6/7 | ||
| 9 Ft | #4 | ||
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These rods all have a pleasant, moderate action. Some models, however, (indicated by (*)) have a
significantly stiffer action.
All these rods were designed over a period of years and a lifetime of experience has gone into the building of them. They are in use all over the world and have proved to be highly reliable fishing instruments.
Other models
Besides the standard programme a wide range of spinning rods, Salmon Fly rods and a range of Carp rods
has been developed. Should you be interested in purchasing any of these rods: special offers are available
upon request.
The rods listed above should give you an impression of the range offered by the L.H. Design programme. Prices can be found in the price list.
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Please note that the price list gives prices for the rods in a standard version, i.e. these rods will
beconstructed from the very best bamboo (arundinaria amabilis Mc.Clure, split and hand-planed) with
nickel silver ferrules and high quality hardchrome rings.
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The rods have all been dip varnished two or three times. Every rod comes in an aluminium tube,
with one tip, in a tasteful rod bag.
Special offers
L.H. Design also provides for special wishes clients might have. It is possible for us to develop
a special taper or to use a special colour of wrapping silk, special rings, special wood (reel seat)
and so on and so forth. Furthermore it is possible for clients to order the finest handmade leather
rod tubes. For a number of customers very exclusive velvet-lined mahogany boxes with engraved brass plate
were made, sometimes for different rods or rod and reel combinations.
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For such orders special offers will be made. Subsequently, an agreement will be drawn up containing all
the details of the order, including terms of delivery. There is a seperate charge for special engravings.
Some of the pictures will show that I started flaming the bamboo. This is an option on all rods at no
extra charge.
Personal favorites
As a last point of interest I would like to draw your attention to some of the listed models that are
special to me, personally. A rod builder sometimes finds that after designing and building a rod he
immediately develops a great liking for it. This was the case with the following models:
- the 7 Ft # 5 (*) (2-piece and 3-piece model). Genuine general purpose rods. These are the rods to accompany you on most fishing trips. The 3-piece version was developed from the 2-piece model. They are powerful rods, but sensitive. Highly recommended.
- the 61/2 Ft range 3-piece # 1/2, # 2/3 and # 3/4. Very similar to the above rods, i.e. similar in character. Medium action. They are not 'distance rods', but are wonderful light casting instruments.
- the 7'9" # 5 3-piece. A powerful rod, yet with very accurate casting.
- the 10 Ft 3-piece # 7 and 11 Ft 3-piece #8.Last, but certainly not least. These rods are both two-handed rods. Excellent for fishing medium sized salmon and sea trout in classic style. A pleasure to cast.
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Price list
| 1-piece models: | 3-piece models: | ||||
| 5 Ft | #3/4 | €. 666,- | 6'3" | #5 | €. 849,- |
| 5 Ft | #5 | €. 666,- | 6½ Ft | #1/2 | €. 943,- |
| 6½ Ft | #2/3 | €. 953,- | |||
| 2-piece models: | 6½ Ft | #3/4 | €. 966,- | ||
| 5 Ft | #3 | €. 642,- | 6½ Ft | #4/5 | €. 968,- |
| 5½ Ft | #5 | €. 658,- | 7 Ft | #5 | €. 972,- |
| 6 Ft | #4 | €. 658,- | 7'6" | #4 | €. 992,- |
| 6½ Ft | #3 | €. 682,- | 7'6" | #5/6 | €. 1015,- |
| 6½ Ft | #4 | €. 690,- | 7'9" | #5 | €. 1034,- |
| 6½ Ft | #5 | €. 690,- | 7'9" | #6 | €. 1056,- |
| 6'9" | #4 | €. 690,- | 8'3" | #4/5 | €. 1067,- |
| 7 Ft | #3 | €. 695,- | 8'3" | #6/7 | €. 1083,- |
| 7 Ft | #4 | €. 704,- | 9 Ft | #4 | €. 1118,- |
| 7 Ft | #5 | €. 712,- | 10 Ft | #7 | €. 1221,- |
| 7'3" | #5 | €. 725,- | 11 Ft | #8 | €. 1386,- |
| 7'6" | #5 | €. 741,- | |||
| 7'6" | #6 | €. 745,- | Extra tip 25% of Rod price. | ||
| 7'9" | #3 | €. 785,- | For aluminium tube add €125,- | ||
| 7'9" | #5 | €. 807,- | |||
| 8 Ft | #5 | €. 822,- | |||
| 8 Ft | #6/7 | €. 827,- | |||
| Extra tip 35% of Rod price. | |||||
