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Expertise
I can answer questions on custom rod building and rod restoration and rod repair for bamboo, graphite and fiberglass fishing rods. I also have experience in estimating the value of vintage rods and determining the original manufacturer.
Experience in the area
I operate a custom rod building business providing fly rods, spey rods, casting and spinning rods in bamboo graphite and fiberglass. I have a personal interest in vintage rods and have a small collection of reference books and articles which often help shed light on the origins of the older rods.
Organizations
Rod Builders International
Publications
Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com
Education/Credentials
BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Raymond | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the info,and as ..... |
| Patrick | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. I paid $1 at a garage ..... |
| Dixon | 11/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great service; thank you. |
| Raymond | 11/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | It's always a very good deal when ..... |
| Clinton | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. That was very helpful. Unfortunately ..... |
Recent Answers from Joe Douglas
2009-11-14 date & value of a rod:
Hi Raymond, I don't have as much information on the older conolon rods as I would like to have, but I believe the Garcia Conolon rods come from the 1965-1975 era. Condition of the rod would set its
2009-11-13 Winston boat rod (maybe)?:
Hi Hunter, I also restore bamboo rods and I agree with your first contact...this sounds like a boat rod, maybe for salmon, maybe for saltwater bottom fishing, maybe both. I found a little information
2009-11-11 bamboo rod/whats it worth?:
Hi Raymond, Sears & Roebuck sold the Ted Williams labelled rods in the 1940s and 1950s...they had the rights to use his name on about every type of sporting gear and they did. Bamboo rods were made
2009-11-10 #20 Heddon 3 Piece Two Tip Split Bamboo:
Hi Eelee, A model #20 Heddon fly rod, 9'-2 1/2F-HCH D or G (also called the Bill Stanley favorite) with all four rod sections, all of the full length, plus the original rod bag and rod tube would be
2009-11-09 Silaflex rod:
Hi Dixon, Yours is a "Medallion" model Silaflex from porbably the mid-1950s. The MC65-2 is also the shortest version of this fly rod made by Silaflex and sold for $60-$75 when new...a very high price
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