L J Downes Rod Company

1953 Fruitville Pike at Foxshire - Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601

New Summer Hours: Mon-Tues 10-5, Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-6, Saturday 9-5; Closed Wednesday & Sunday

Store (717) 509-3636, Fax(717) 509-3637

L J Downes Rod Company

Bamboo Rods Handcrafted on the Banks of Penns Creek

in Coburn, Pennsylvania

In keeping with our Pennsylvania tradition, we would like to introduce L. J. Downes Bamboo Fly Rods for 2010. Jims rods are a work of art and a true fly fishing tool. We are so sure you will love his rods, we invite you to cast and demo his rods at the shop or on your favorite Trout stream. We are featuring the L. J. Downes Pennsylvania Series of Bamboo Fly Rods.

What Makes a L. J. Downes Rod Special?

Jims philosophy goes into every handcrafted rod that leaves his shop. First and foremost, his rods are for serious anglers who love to fish. He is meticulous about his tapers and requires them to perform on the water. Although his rods are handsomely crafted, Jim says it is still just a fly rod, to be enjoyed by using them and not just admiring them. LJD rods are a medium dry fly action, flamed to a beautiful medium brown color. His ferrules and guides are traditional blued nickel silver, with matching winding check and hook keeper. Traditional reel seat hardware include a down lock, slide band, blued nickel silver with a beautiful walnut hardwood insert.

Guide wraps are a rich burgundy silk tipped with black silk, meticulously finished with a high gloss varnish. Rods include a quality aluminum/brass cap rod case, rod sack and custom ferrule plug.

L.J. Downes Rodmaker Bio

According to Jim ‘there is no difference between need and want

when it comes to bamboo rods.”

L.J. Downes Pennsylvania Series Bamboo Fly Rods

These rods are selected by us as the most wanted tapers, rod lengths and line weights.

Model	Line Wt.	Length	Sections/Tips	Price
#7012	4	7'	2/2	$ 1145.00
#7312	4	7'3"	2/2	$ 1145.00
#7612	4	7'6"	2/2	$ 1145.00
#7613	5	7'6"	2/2	$ 1145.00
#7913	5	7'9"	2/2	$ 1145.00
#8013	5	8'	2/2	$ 1145.00

Special Closeout Pricing August 2010

Downs #7612 SALE PRICE: $999.00

Downs #8013 SALE PRICE: $999.00

Call for immediate delivery, UPS Shipping and Insurance Charges will apply!

(717)509-3636

Pricing, Quotes and Deposits

Hand crafted in Coburn, Pennsylvania, L. J. Downes bamboo rods represent true quality and workmanship and are made with only hand selected and aged tonkin cane with the best possible components at a fair price. Custom orders will be on a quote basis. A deposit of $300.00 is required to order your rod. Rods come with an unconditional lifetime warranty (rodmaker's lifetime) on all workmanship and materials for the original owner. All orders are satisfaction guaranteed. Prices do not include shipping, handling and insurance. Shipping charges will be quoted before rod delivery.

Delivery Timing

Delivery of rods will take place between 5-6 months from the date of deposit or less.

Cane Rod Demo's are available to cast and fish. Please inquire and set up an appointment. Call us at (717)509-3636 or email us at nick@theeveningrise.com

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