A once-off auction of small stream rods and reels belonging to Ed Herbst
To fly fishers the value in these items is multifold.
Firstly, they belong to Ed Herbst, South Africa’s premier “delicate” fly fishermen.
Secondly, they were commissioned by Ed to meet specific conditions. As he learnt more, he asked for these to be built, some by international masters, others by talented local makers and builders.
Thirdly, they represent, in many cases, “cutting-edge” thinking for their time, whether international or local. Don Philips of the USA, for example, was the foremost exponent of boron rods when first developed.
Then, there are currently only two Stephen Boshoff centre-axis rods in circulation today.
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
Don Phillips boron 9’ 2-piece 2-3# | A “special” order made by Don for Ed in 1983/4. In original bag and tube. |
Don Phillips boron 6’6” 2-piece 3-4# | No. 614, 1983, in tube. |
Don Phillips boron 7’ 2-piece 4# | No. 615, 1983, in tube |
Henry Haneda 8’ 4-piece 4# | In original bag |
Scott 8’ 3-piece 1# | Made for Ed by Stephen Boshoff, cable-tie grip. Painted khaki. One section broke but was fixed by Mario Geldenhuys. |
Sage TXL-f 7’10” 4-piece 000# | Made for Ed by Stephen Boshoff as a birthday gift in 2010. Currently with Tom Sutcliffe. |
Stephen Boshoff Centre-axis bamboo 7’ 2-3# 2-piece (one tip) | Integrated Sage Click 1 reel; spliced joints. Used once by Craig Tom. Currently on display at Stream-x fly shop. |
CTS 11’ 5-piece 2-3# | Made by Mario Geldenhuys. |
Sage Click 1 (A) | Slightly scratched, in pouch. |
Sage Click 1 (B) | Unused, in pouch. |
Vision 2/3 | Unused, in pouch and box. |
CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION
- You are asked to submit your bid by email directly to Ed Herbst describing the item(s) you wish to bid for together with your bid offer. Bids may be made in any currency. Please use the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- The item(s) will be sold to the highest bidder subject to the offer exceeding the reserve price set by Ed.
- No VAT will be charged.
- Postage and packaging costs will be covered as long as you have a postal address in South Africa. Otherwise the purchaser must cover the postage costs.
- The bid starts today 21 July 2011 and ends at midnight on Sunday 21 August 2011.
Additional fly tying and other items of tackle will appear on this site for auction as they become available.
For further queries contact Ed Herbst at the address above or Tom Sutcliffe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Steve Boshoff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
