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
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, 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
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Because of my knowledge I can help you sell and get a good price for your 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 .
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Question Hi Rich,
I'm inquiring about my Dad's fishing rod. It is fibreglass and in new
condition.
Hand written on the shaft is: Heddon Pal #8407 Mark III 8 1/2'; Fas-Tip
Action with the initials C-H. C.H- G.B.F. The label on the storage tube
indicates that it was made be James Heddon's Sons in Preston, Ontario and is
at least 20 years old. Thanks so much for your help,
Gina
Answer Gina,
C-H. C.H- G.B.F. is line size.
I assume your rod is a fly rod with the reel below the handle unlike a casting rod where the reel seat is above the handle.
Price Book:Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book
Homel gives the 8-9' model "Mark III" fiberglass fly rods c.1965 without an extra tip, 2 sections a value of $7, 20 and $345 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.
Unfortunately fiberglass just doesn't command the resale value that bamboo.
Luck,
Mac
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