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Expert: Joe Douglas - 6/30/2009


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We have our uncle's Fenwick rod, still with original sock and metal case.  FF75-4, 7 1/2, 3 1/2 oz., E 34069.  The rod is in excellent condition; looks brand new.  Could you provide the year and an estimate of its price?
Thanks.

Answer
Hi Elizabeth,

The Fenwick FF75-4 model was most likely produced during what is called the First Generation of the Feralite rods between 1963-1971.  It is a four piece rod with one tip, made of fiberglass.  With the original bag and tube, and in excellent condition, this rod would be valued in the $125-$150 range.

These old Fenwicks have a strong following in certain quarters and if you should find one of those people who only fish with Fenwick, you might be able to get a bit more.  It is a nice rod.  Very portable and easy to pack in and out of the back country.  It would do well out west where I live.

Thanks,  Joe

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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.

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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.

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Rod Builders International, Rod Builders Institute

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

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BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa

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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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