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Expert: Marc Wisniewski - 7/3/2009


Question
I have a shakespeare 2 piece spinning rod in original tube and bag no. 1432-L (1957) and a 2 piece shakespeare Presidential fly rod  in opriginal tube and bag no. FY-920-7'0" EEE (1967).  Could you give me some idea of the value of these rods?

Answer
Hi Doug,

Unfortunately, these aren't very highly sought after by collectors so they aren't worth much money.  They show up on e-Bay and fetch about $20-$40.  

The real expert on this would be Joe Douglas on this site. Let him take a shot at it.  He may have more insight on this than I do.

Good fishing,

Marc

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Marc 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. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.

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. I am not an expert at the value of old rods, reels, or lures.

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.

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