South Fork Rod Co.

South Fork Rod Co.

South Fork Rod Company hand-crafts custom fly rods, bamboo rods, freshwater rods and saltwater fly rods, all based on original designs by famed angler David Redington. South Fork bamboo fly rods are made with select oven-tempered Tonkin cane blanks imported from Kwangtung Province, China. These traditionally crafted bamboo fly rods undergo over 100 steps from harvest to finished rod, with a strictly hands-on approach that makes them some of the most desirable handmade fly rods in the world. Inspected and hand finished by South Fork Rod Company’s own David Redington, these handmade traditional bamboo fly rods and other South Fork rods are fitted with only the finest hand-dressed nickel silver ferrules, Hopkin and Holloway guides and REC reel seats for the ultimate in smooth feel and absolute manufacturing perfection. Whether you fish the saltwater shallows or freshwater mountain brooks, a South Fork fly rod will fast become your favorite fishing companion.

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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
South Fork Click and Pawl Fly Reel
By Barry from North TX on 11/07/2008
Pros:
Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling
Cons:
No owner's Manual
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
none
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
Nice little reel
By rogflyVerified Reviewer from fresno on 11/07/2008
Pros:
Classic looks and feel
Cons:
Handle needs attention
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I liked mine so much, I ordered one for a friend, for here bamboo rod.
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
4/5 South Fork Reel
By Evanslmtd from North Texas on 09/15/2008
Pros:
Classic Vintage look, Durable, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling, Very well made
Cons:
No owners manual inclued
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing, Perfect for caneglass
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The machine work/construction is very well done. Classic, time proven click pawl, drag system. For the price, IMO, it would be hard to beat. Would have given it a 5 if it had come with the paper work (owners manual).
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South Fork by David Redington Ranger Bamboo Fly Rod - 2-Piece, 5wt 7'8"
 
Awesome rod
By Cane RodVerified Reviewer from Charlotte, NC on 08/17/2008
Pros:
Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
The Traditionalist's rod
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
Great traditional reel
By Rog flyVerified Reviewer from Fresno, CA on 06/24/2008
Pros:
Traditional look
Cons:
Handle needs smoothing
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
A great little small rod reel, very traditional look. I you want to reverse the wind you have to be careful and not rush. If you do reverse it, it's a good time to take a little emery cloth to the handle to smooth out the edges. The edges on the handle are the only thing I think could use some work, especially in a reel in this price range. Other wise I love it (I own two). Best for a 4wt or smaller.
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
Not for tech freaks, but...
By Kilchis GrayVerified Reviewer from Oregon on 06/11/2008
Pros:
Very traditional
Best Uses:
Small water flyfishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Changing from right to left hand retrieve requires thoughtful and careful disassembly. Looks great and works nicely on my bamboo rod. The high-modulus, disc-drag crowd won't 'get it.'
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
a decent small stream real
By Dave the fly guyVerified Reviewer from Idaho on 05/09/2008
Pros:
Smooth Reeling
Cons:
Low capacity
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Best used on small streams or for brim. Will not hold more than 50 yards of kevlar backing & a WF5F. Will not hold 150 yards of 20# dacron backing & either a WF4F nor WF5F. Drag settings are very limited. It's fun & cute & completely useful but only for "small" fishing. Fun on spring creeks. If you need 100 yards of backing or a wide range of drag settings look elsewhere. Nice for the price!
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South Fork by David Redington Click and Pawl Serpentine Fly Reel - 4-5wt
 
Very Nice Reel
By RiffledancerVerified Reviewer from Manville N.J. on 05/08/2008
Pros:
Classic, Durable, Looks Great, Reliable, Well made
Cons:
none at all
Best Uses:
Fly Fishing, River Fishing
Describe Yourself:
Avid Fisher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
As much as I love the reel.If you do not know what a Click and Pall drag system is ??? You may not like the reel and I would suggest doing your home work. The drag system is not smooth and is a bit loud..Yet if your looking for the classic look and feel by all means... This is the Ticket... and looks great on a Cane Rod
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