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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: rockfisher on March 29, 2018, 07:34:39 PM

Title: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: rockfisher on March 29, 2018, 07:34:39 PM

has anyone had or used one of these rods before?

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: rockfisher on March 30, 2018, 10:11:48 AM

forgot specs this rod would be a #1324.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: flyrod on April 04, 2018, 05:50:02 PM

Yup  Great rods in their day. They are a collector item for sure. I have one but have owned 6 in various models. Do you have one or are you looking for one?

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: RalphH on April 04, 2018, 06:26:12 PM

what sort of rod is it? Fly, spin, troll?

Rich Make's were loved for their full flex action. Great blanks and well made locally.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: rockfisher on April 11, 2018, 11:33:02 AM

I have one, a bit odd as it seems it is set up as a spin rod , nice shape thinking of selling it. do you know how most were configured? thanks.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: RalphH on April 11, 2018, 05:32:43 PM

Best I recall it was one maker and he got the blanks from some manufacturer in the states. Very nice yellow glass with a traditional deep flex except the trolling rods. He made most popular rods used here in BC - Fly Spin, troll probably CP rods.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: rockfisher on April 11, 2018, 07:49:23 PM

well I guess it would be a good vedder rod. will sell, if any one is interested pm me.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: mikeyman on April 12, 2018, 03:44:02 AM

I am looking for a centerpin rod for an islander I picked up. I might be interested if it suits the cp and would fish well. Oh and price would be good to know.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: firstlight on April 12, 2018, 05:09:42 PM

Quote from: RalphH on April 11, 2018, 05:32:43 PM

Best I recall it was one maker and he got the blanks from some manufacturer in the states. Very nice yellow glass with a traditional deep flex except the trolling rods. He made most popular rods used here in BC - Fly Spin, troll probably CP rods.

Im pretty sure Richmake were Fenwick blanks and made by a couple brothers who used to own Sheridan Lake Resort.
May have been Jim and Ken if i recall correctly?
They made a quality rod foresure.

Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: Silex-user on April 12, 2018, 07:28:49 PM

I believed have old Richmake  10' spinning rod. It is yellow rod with green thread wrapping. I not 100 % sure what model it is. Got me curious about that old boom stick fiber glass rod. Also got bunch of 40 year old plus old brown Fenwick 6'-7' spinning rods. Plus some good old Mitchell 300 spinning reels.

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Title: Re: Rich-Make "Super Flex"
Post by: RalphH on April 12, 2018, 10:00:56 PM

Quote from: firstlight on April 12, 2018, 05:09:42 PM

Im pretty sure Richmake were Fenwick blanks and made by a couple brothers who used to own Sheridan Lake Resort.
May have been Jim and Ken if i recall correctly?
They made a quality rod foresure.

Kennedy Fisher or Lamiglas? At the time (early to mid 70s) I heard they were based in Richmond. The business is currently based in Lone Butte though.

https://www.manta.com/ic/mt67wqd/ca/rich-make-mfg-ltd