AboutJoe 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 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
Publications Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com
Education/Credentials BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Question i have a rod and reel that was given to me about 10 years back.the reel is a bronson fleetwing 2475 which i can find plenty of info on.the rod it is attached to is another story i believe it is fiberglass that looks like bamboo it has no markings on it.it is a 2 piece rod that screews apart at the handle.the handle is aluminum and cork.thanks David
Answer Hi David,
I can't be too much help with no markings or obvious identifying features on the rod. There were a lot of different casting rods made with the "faux bamboo" finish over fiberglass. In fact, there were even different finishes that were intended to look like bamboo.
I can say that, in general, older fiberglass casting rods don't have a great deal of collector value. There are a few exceptions, but typically a rod like this one is going to be in the $5-$25 range depending on condition.
