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Expertise
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
Commission Sales
Because of my knowledge I can help you sell and get a good price for your vintage bamboo fly rod. email email Mac
Experience in the area
I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .
Publications
website = www.macsrods.com
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What do you like about this subject?
I love bamboo fly rods. I rebuild them for a living. I have several books on makers and history of bamboo fly rods.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
A vintage rod may not have collectors value but may be a great fishing too.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Most fly fishers either love or hate bamboo fly rods. I believe taking a fish with bamboo is a completely different experience that graphite. It is the same difference as fishing with worms.
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Recent Answers from Rich Mac McGaughey
2009-11-22 Phillipson:
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
2009-11-22 fishing rod and reel:
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
2009-11-21 Winchester 6150 fly rod:
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
2009-11-21 Bamboo Fly Rod Help:
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
2009-11-18 Orvis Battenkill Mfg Data:
Alan, I agree the serial number is not in http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/orvis.htm I have seen several other serial numbers not in the database. Price book:
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