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Expert: Joe Douglas - 10/27/2009


Question
A friend of mine has Roky fiberglass 8 1/2 ft. dry fly rod with a model or serial number of B458A. It was made in the USA. Can you tell me anything about these rods and what they might be worth. I would say it is in nearly perfect condition, considering how long he has had it. Thank you  Alan Nease

Answer
Hi Alan,

Sorry, I've not been able to locate any information on this rod.  What part of the country was the rod acquired in and at what store?  It may a local sporting goods store brand or special logo on the rod.  I really don't know on this one.

Older glass rods in good shape tend to run in the $20-$60 range depending on whether or not the brand is a popular one and the quality of the blank.

Thanks,  Joe

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Joe Douglas

Expertise

I can answer questions on custom rod building and rod restoration and rod repair for bamboo, graphite and fiberglass fishing rods. I also have experience in estimating the value of vintage rods and determining the original manufacturer.

Experience

I operate a custom rod building business providing fly rods, spey rods, casting and spinning rods in bamboo graphite and fiberglass. I also operate a custom rod building school where myself and other professional rod builders teach individuals to build custom rods. I have a personal interest in vintage rods and have a small collection of reference books and articles which often help shed light on the origins of the older rods.

Organizations
Rod Builders International, Rod Builders Institute

Publications
Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com, www.rodbuildersinternational.com, www.rodbuildersinstitute.com

Education/Credentials
BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa

Past/Present Clients
I have a large number of individual clients for whom I have designed and built custom fishing rods of all types. I also have two commercial clients for whom I build private label rods, one in the USA and one in Europe.

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