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About Rich Mac McGaughey
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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 give a complete description,
, send pictures especially labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete including as much the following as you can:
Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ?
Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo ( flat sided) fiberglass or graphite ( round)? 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.
Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels Montague or H-I (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.
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 I can help you sell and get a good price for your vintage bamboo fly rod. email
email Mac
Experience
I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .
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website = www.macsrods.com
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Fishing - response from Rich MacMcGaughey
Expert: Rich Mac McGaughey - 11/5/2009
Question
On Oct 14 I responded to e-mail received from Mac. On Oct 15 I emailed Mac photo's of the Jim Deran Special fly rod by USLAN Inc. On Oct 21 I emailed a follow up. I have yet to hear back.
I'm interested in having the rod reconditioned and then sold by Mac on commission. Is there a phone number for Mac so that I can call him
Answer
Buzz,
This is Mac responding.
I am sorry if I have dropped the ball . I have sent an answer.
Try me again at macsrods@yahoo.com and as a alternate macscheesee@msn.com and I will send you my phone
Here was my answer:
Nat Uslan produced two distinct series of five-strip rods; the Deluxe model with a resin impregnation finish, and the Spencer model with a traditional varnish finish. Both series were produced in two-piece and three-piece versions, ranging in length from seven to nine feet
I would not expect Uslan to have a label or ,logo.
I would expect a model number, length , weight of rod and date on it .
It should be 5 sided, and have nickel silver super "Z" ferrules(invented by Nat Uslan).
Uslan is mentioned in
Antique %26 Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification %26 Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
I am assuming you have a "Spencer" model which is Impregnated, a little heavier. Homel gives the 8' model Uslan Spencer trout fly rod with an extra tip, 2 sections a value of $90, 235 and 450
for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.
A two section rod is more valuable while a longer rod is less.
Value: I would say maybe 100 but this is is a guesstimate, based on poor condition(rusty guides, repair). I would not sell it without refinishing it. Commission would be 30% , when restored, net about 600.
send and questions and pictures to macsrods@yahoo.com
I quote these books written by researchers so you know I am not making it all up, But I include my experience as well.
It has taken me the best part of an hour to write this up , please take a few seconds to provide feedback. Please remember I am a volunteer , the feedback is the only result I get from doing this.
Luck,
Mac
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