Bob, Price Book: Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book Homel gives the PHILLIPSON 8.5 model Pacemaker
Freddy, JC Higgins is a Sears lower priced bamboo rod. 312.3183 is a patent , not all that revealing. All rods were and are made from "Genuine Tonkin' cane since the 30s. Antique & Collectable
Norm, Some notes I have taken on Edwards / Winchester. From the Internet, but I have reasons to support it: The history of the Edwards family and their rods is often confusing because it involved
Craig, I am making some assumptions , it is flat sided (bamboo) and a fly rod (reel seat below handle). If either of the above is wrong them the following may be off: It is very unlikely that your
Hello I suspect your rod is either Wright and McGill or Eagle Claw rod. These run $10 to $40 depending on condition. Also, they make nice fishing rods to use (since they are not super valuable)

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