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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | joseph | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-22 | Norm Black | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Mac: Great information. Thanks so much. From now on, (if you approve) I'll contact you directly at macsrods@yahoo.com Norm Black Monterey, TN |
| 2009-11-18 | Alan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Mac for a very quick and complete answer, which included some other leads for me to follow. This was a very helpful response. Alan |
| 2009-11-08 | stephen vititoe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the quick response |
| 2009-11-01 | Robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | The information I received was just fine and what I was looking for. However, At this time, my computer skills will not allow me to send a photo. When I have mastered that ability, I will send one to Mac for an estimate on repairs. Thank you for the help. r.g. |
| 2009-10-23 | Marilyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | He was very helpful,i would use him again..THANK YOU MARILYN |
| 2009-10-19 | Shawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Anyone willing to spend an hour of time helping a fellow human do anything is a real "everyday hero" and the world could use many more of you! A heart felt thanks for the info. I will follow up with the fiberglass sites you mention. Shawn. |
| 2009-10-16 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! that was fast. thank you very much. i'm not sure what i will do with the rod. but at least knowing the maker gives it some history. |
| 2009-10-15 | Buzz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appresiated Mac's quick response to my inquiry and the infor he gave me.I did email afollow up to his email address. |
| 2009-10-15 | ben | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much all advise a great help. Even got more info than I thought I would get. That cork scrapings is a nifty little trick. Also all the referances big help. I'm sure you spent some time on this because it was really four questions in one. Thanks again, Ben |
| 2009-10-08 | William | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-30 | Todd | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I would like to thank you for honesty and time.Very diret and informable. |
| 2009-09-29 | Arlan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Rich- Thank you for your very prompt answer to my question. I just recently stumbled on this site and will keep it on my list for reference. What a pleasure to be in contact with people like this. aj |
| 2009-09-28 | Jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | Yes | Thanks for information. I haven't had time to act on it as of yet, but I will soon. Jeff |
| 2009-09-28 | Pedro | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Rich |
| 2009-09-28 | Richard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-28 | Bryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Rich Very helpful for insurance value, but the sentmental value will always outweigh any thing else. Bryan |
| 2009-09-28 | Pedro | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you |
| 2009-09-27 | Ric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-24 | frank | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | rich gave me much needed info on these two rods and a reel. Now I know where I can sell them and for how much.. thanks for this service from a non fisherman.! This web site was easy to get to. It came up 1st on the google page! Frank |
| 2009-09-24 | Rich | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow!! Less than 24 hours and a response. Appreciate it! |
| 2009-09-24 | eric | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I myself know little about bamboo rods and nothing about casting rods so your in-put has been very helpful as well as the links you provided.it is in fact a Luxor rod and i think you are correct about the date. I fly fish myself and will return in the future if i ever need expert info. thank you for taking the time. thanks again -e |
| 2009-09-22 | Jeanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! What fast response to my questions. Thank you again. Jeanne |
| 2009-09-21 | Jeanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great job of informing me of what I have. It is from the family so we now know what era it was purchased in. Thank you for all your help. Jeanne |
| 2009-09-21 | lou | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-19 | John Lentz | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you rich, i believe this rod is in very good to excellent condition and I have an opportunity to trade it for a mold on which to build wood and canvas Grand Laker canoes. Just having a general idea of the rods value makes it much easier to negotiate a trade and know how I'm making out. I have several modern fly rods and am unlikely to ever use a bamboo rod, so I think the canoe mold is a better fit for me. Thanks |
| 2009-09-13 | Steve Truscott | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mac did a great job answering from what was available, though there was not much to say. Hopefully his strategy of moving the question to the public forum will work! Thanks for the effort!! |
| 2009-09-12 | Bruce | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Rich for the quick and comprehensive response. I wish I could score you a 15 out of 10! Bruce |
| 2009-09-10 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your time and a speedy answer! |
| 2009-09-08 | Cody | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great feedback thanks for the info. |
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Answers by Expert:
Rich Mac McGaughey
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
,
, 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
I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .
Publications
website = www.macsrods.com
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