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 I have located a painted burgundy, cane fishing rod, approx 1920 era. I located it amongst many other antiques from my great grandfathers storage that got lost a long time ago an forgotten about. We are now cleaning it out and came upon this rod. I asked a friend who fishes alot and is avidly a fan of antiques. he stated it appeared to be a 1920 era, thats how I came up with the date. It is only a 2 piece pole, but isnt fancy. Its definitely even hand made, but does have copper color metal to connect the pole ends. Would this be of any value, or something to just remember him by?
Answer Sunshine,
From your brief description I would say hang it on the wall to remember great grandfather.
No major maker of rods painted their rods.
Japanese did paint rods. Was great grandfather in the military? You could buy Japanese rod for only a couple bucks from 1946 to 1970.
If you want more e-mail a pictures to macsrods@yahoo.com and I can confirm if it is Japanese and not valuable.
Luck,
Mac
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