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Expert Profile: Joe Douglas

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

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1550
Knowledge	9.87 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	9.98 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		151

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/23/08
10	10	10	10	08/22/08

User Comments

Joe Dougles, thank you for your info on the Heddon rod. I am impressed with your expertise,and how quickly you responded.I was actually referred by a
(bernie on 08/29/08)

I appreciate your timely responce you hace been a great help
(russell on 08/30/08)

Thanks Joe....Your description sounds exactly like what I have. There is no longer a cloth bag to store the rod but it is in nifty litle custom made b
(mark on 08/27/08)

This is a great website!
(scott on 08/23/08)

Thanks for your help.
(trey on 08/22/08)

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Recent Answers from Joe Douglas

2008-08-28 rod value and info on dating: Hi Russell, The rods are fiberglass and were made in the 1965-1975 time frame. They are very nice rods but like most glass don't have a real high value. In mint or unused condition one might bring...

2008-08-28 HEDDON # 400: Hi Keith, The Heddon #400 at 5-1/2 feet is a bait casting rod rather than a fly rod. These rods are listed in my reference book at around $80-$100 for one in very good condition. Realistically...

2008-08-27 info. on a bamboo rod: Hi Ken, The Gold Medal fly rod in very good condition would probably be valued in the $175-250.00 range. An assessment of actual condition and any negotiation you might do with a potential buyer would...

2008-08-26 bamboo cane pole: Hi Mark, I'm pretty sure this one is a cane pole made in occupied Japan after WW-II for export. During the post-war period thousands of bamboo fly rods and bamboo spinning rods and bamboo casting rods...

2008-08-25 bamboo flyrod tip top repair: Hi Andy, OK...let me see if I understand this one. First, the tiptop is the very last guide at the very end of the rod...on an older rod it is probably a tear drop shaped loop at the end of a metal...