Comments on: Has the “John Gierach/George Maurer” Lost Bamboo Fly Rod Finally Been Found?

By: Jeremie Hollman

Jeremie Hollman — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:05:34 +0000

I have some photos of the rod and letter from Mr. Gierach. The charity allowed me to photograph it. Please donate to http://www.intermountain.org/

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:06:22 +0000

John sold #001-A not long after he got it. I’m the guy who has the rod now and will be auctioning it off. In a letter he wrote me, he said, “however the rod disappeared in the first place, I got a replacement (which I’ve since sold) and as far as I’m concerned, whoever has the original owns it fairly”.

That letter is framed and will accompany the rod when it sells.

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:48:47 +0000

Gierach ended up getting Trout Bum #001A, so I think he’s happy with the deal. This guy suggests someone offered this rod to him, and he passed, saying he’d already gotten his. Noble, but we can save our pennies.

By: kelly

kelly — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:42:33 +0000

I think we should all chip in a few bucks at a time to a fund and buy that thing and send it to Gierach in appreciation for all his writing that we’ve loved so long.

I broke my leg last week and have been reading a lot. I read five Gierach books in a row — like a JohnFest — and it was GREAT. He deserves to have that rod back, even if he can’t afford it himself.

By: Mark McGlothlin

Mark McGlothlin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:47:21 +0000

Hey, it will no doubt be out of my price range (likely far out of my price range), but if anyone wants to place a bid at the auction I’ll drive up to Helena from Bozeman and do it in person for you…..

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:49:02 +0000

Turnip Truck Driver: Just goes to show that Gierach and Chandler live as well as they write. Maybe the charity site could be posted so we graphite addicted anglers could make a donation, too.

Rest assured, the auction will be posted (it hasn't begun yet). I'm still hoping to see a couple pics of the rod.

By: Turnip Truck Driver

Turnip Truck Driver — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:04:57 +0000

Just goes to show that Gierach and Chandler live as well as they write. Maybe the charity site could be posted so we graphite addicted anglers could make a donation, too.

By: Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:54:59 +0000

$7K? That’s aggressive. I hope to have more on this soon.

I can’t even put my finger on it, but it’s an interesting story.

By: Thom Smith

Thom Smith — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:13:34 +0000

Great read! I am really curious to see what it goes for. I am guessing $7000? or more.