Classic Powell Rod

 This site is for those seeking information on classic Powell rods. These are the rods built by the Powell familly in northern California - a rod building history spanning three generations and nearly 80 years. I provide information on the rods of E.C. Powell, Walton Powell, Press Powell and the early Powell Rod Company. Ialso have info on some of the makers closely associated with the Powells. Names like Tony Maslan and Max Yerxa have a place here as well. 

Why I built this site; I grew up in Chico and as a kid I knew Walt and Press through my dad. I even fished with Walt a time or two - of course I was too young to realize how cool that was at the time. I grew up fishing the streams, rivers, and lakes of northern California in the late 70's and 80's. I have always loved to fly fish and I have wonderful memories of learning the sport from my dad and his friends. Powell rods were an important part of that time in my life. My collecting and study of their history has been quite an enjoyable part of my life for many years.