Bamboo Fly Rod

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Boredom has set it so I decided to sell a couple Montague bamboo fly rods. One is a Flash and 1FLF is printed on the label. What does that mean?
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Wayne, I checked with Rex Eads and as redundant as it sounds, it stands for “Flash Fly Rod”
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They really used their imagination on that one!
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I guess it was a stock number, so I suppose the intricate code made sense. :D
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They must have sold millions in their day. Craigslist always lists “rare , collectible , Montygue brand bamboo fly rod from grandpa’s attic for sale. 4” broken off tip and half guides missing but an easy fix. $85 firm. No lowballs -I know what I have.”
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