AboutMarc Wisniewski Expertise I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification.
Experience My expertise is in Bass, Pike, Musky and the Great Lakes species. I have a lot of experience in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan in particular. With regard to Rod building, I have built custom rods since 1978. I have been building and designing lures for 35 years. I currently sell several of my lures both locally and nation wide. I have done work for several lure companies such as Mepps, Storm, Cisco Kid, and Suick
Organizations Wisconsin DNR Lake Michigan Forum (elected position). Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
Publications Two monthly columns in Midwest Outdoors Magazine, Writer of the weekly Lake Michigan Fishing Report in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, The In-Fisherman Magazine(since 1986), Musky Hunter Magazine, The Badger Sportsman, Woods and Waters Magazine, The Mepps Fishing Guide, Do-It Molds website, and I have been a guest on WGN Radio (Chicago) on their Saturday Outdoor program.
Education/Credentials I have an engineering background.
Question I was curious as to the value of this rod. It is a 9' Heddon Expert #125 3 piece (w/ extra tip) in original sleeve and tube. Ferrule=3f, line size=G B G or C? It has been used, but to my inexperienced eye looks to be in really good condition. I was also curious what a reasonable price to get it reconditioned would be, and how much that would affect it's value. Thanks.
Answer Hi Roger,
That is a very nice rod and could be worth several hundred, if not five hundred dollars. Like most collectables, I don't think that a buyer would want the original piece reconditioned. Reconditioning it could be $200 or more and I don't think you would see that kind of payback.
This all said, I am not an expert on old bamboo rods. But Joe Douglas on this site is. He will know more about that rod than anyone I know. Please repost this question to him.
