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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
2009-11-07 Antique Bamboo Fly Rod:
Martin, You have a Horrocks-Ibbotson, it is not very valuable. They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were sort of mass produced , rather heavy and very
2009-11-05 response from Rich MacMcGaughey:
Buzz, This is Mac responding. I am sorry if I have dropped the ball . I have sent an answer. Try me again at macsrods@yahoo.com and as a alternate macscheesee@msn.com and I will send you my phone
2009-11-04 Palakona Split Bamboo Fly Rod:
Richard, I am looking for a 4 digit serial number - to date it at the Canadian Hardy and Grays page: http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/roddating.php You might try contacting Hardy in Alnwick
2009-11-02 hanging fishing rods on wall:
Tange, I am not aware but I would be surprised if you can not find them at Orvis or Cabela's , both fishing sites can be found on the Internet. But I am a simple man, and use brass coat hangers with
2009-10-31 hardy fly pole:
Joseph, The Hardy and Greys Canada web page has history http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/history.php and a database http://www.hardyandgreyscanada.com/hardy/roddating.php which says serial
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