About Rich McGaughey
Expertise
I can answer questions on graphite fly rod building and bamboo rod restoration and making. I can guide people to restorers . I can guide people to rod building components on the internet as well as catalog. I can help them identify and value their bamboo fly rods with a picture .
If you are asking for the id of an old rod please send pictures especially and labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete description including the following:
Is it bamboo ? fly or casting rod ? check metal for id and patents ? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length. Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ?
Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels Montague or Horrocks-Ibbotson. They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
I find two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
Commission Sales Because of my knowledge and skill I can help you sell and get a good price for you vintage bamboo fly rod. email
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Experience
I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .
Publications
website = http://www.geocities.com/macsrods/macsrods.htm
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