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Expert: Joe Douglas - 6/28/2009


Question

discriptive markings
i was just wondering if you could tell me anything about this reel. on top is say   "SPEEDLOCK" PAT. No. 2102237?
curious on its possible value.
or where a good place to get the value of it

Answer
Hi Ken,

I believe the "Speedlock" refers to the rod not the reel.  This patent number is associated with American Fork & Hoe Company for their steel rod with Speedlock reel seat.

You should be able to remove the reel from the rod.  The reel looks like an older level wind reel.  There are some exceptions, but most of these old reels sell in the $5-$15 range.

Thanks,  Joe

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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