Designasaurus
Senior Member
Hi - I recently purchased several vintage fly rods from two older gentlemen. Ultimately I would like to keep one to use & learn to fly fish & sell the rest to pay bills (business has been slow & we have medical bills to pay).
I see that identical models of a couple are listed for several hundred $$ on ebay (good sign?) but honestly have no idea of the actual value of any of them. I have listed them on GON but need advice on what they may be worth & which I should hang onto. Thanks, WW
I am thinking I should keep the Fenwick or the Loomis rod but am not even sure if the length/weight make sense for general purpose fishing by someone who will be a beginner. I think the 3 older rods (5-7) are probably just wall hangers or maybe worth something to a collector.
Following is what I have:
(1) Fenwick F706 7' 3 1/8 oz, 2 pc, Trilobular Plastic Hard Case, cloth sleeve - appears unused
(2) Red Start Redington RS904/5 9' #4/5 2 pc, rigid cloth covered case - used/very good shape - cork grip is darkened & missing small chip
(3) SAGE Graphite IIIGel 490 LLB, 2 pc, Aluminum Hard Case with "O" Ring Cap (small dent in case), cloth sleeve - appears unused
(4) G Loomis GL3 FR963 8' #3 line, 2pc, rigid cloth covered case with aluminum cap that says "JACKSON fly 8' #3 2 pc" - cloth sleeve - appears unused
(5) South Bend Hexagonal Bamboo, 3pc, missing tip, middle section missing 3 guides, Old reel with Bakelite
(6) Heddon Pal #8357 Mark II 8 1/2', 3pc, middle section seems like it has been added as part of a repair - missing one guide, South Bend Oren-O-Matic Reel #1130 Model D
(7) Unknown Maker, "Reconditioned by Lou Williams of Chatanooga TN", 3 pc, Hexagonal Bamboo, repaired tip, missing 2 guides, South Bend ORENO baitcasting reel no. 1000, if you google Lou Williams there is an article about him presenting President Eisenhower one of his handmade fly rods
(8) Shakespeare Alpha Model 2529V Flyreel, appears unused but has scratches etc from being carried in metal tacklebox
I see that identical models of a couple are listed for several hundred $$ on ebay (good sign?) but honestly have no idea of the actual value of any of them. I have listed them on GON but need advice on what they may be worth & which I should hang onto. Thanks, WW
I am thinking I should keep the Fenwick or the Loomis rod but am not even sure if the length/weight make sense for general purpose fishing by someone who will be a beginner. I think the 3 older rods (5-7) are probably just wall hangers or maybe worth something to a collector.
Following is what I have:
(1) Fenwick F706 7' 3 1/8 oz, 2 pc, Trilobular Plastic Hard Case, cloth sleeve - appears unused
(2) Red Start Redington RS904/5 9' #4/5 2 pc, rigid cloth covered case - used/very good shape - cork grip is darkened & missing small chip
(3) SAGE Graphite IIIGel 490 LLB, 2 pc, Aluminum Hard Case with "O" Ring Cap (small dent in case), cloth sleeve - appears unused
(4) G Loomis GL3 FR963 8' #3 line, 2pc, rigid cloth covered case with aluminum cap that says "JACKSON fly 8' #3 2 pc" - cloth sleeve - appears unused
(5) South Bend Hexagonal Bamboo, 3pc, missing tip, middle section missing 3 guides, Old reel with Bakelite
(6) Heddon Pal #8357 Mark II 8 1/2', 3pc, middle section seems like it has been added as part of a repair - missing one guide, South Bend Oren-O-Matic Reel #1130 Model D
(7) Unknown Maker, "Reconditioned by Lou Williams of Chatanooga TN", 3 pc, Hexagonal Bamboo, repaired tip, missing 2 guides, South Bend ORENO baitcasting reel no. 1000, if you google Lou Williams there is an article about him presenting President Eisenhower one of his handmade fly rods
(8) Shakespeare Alpha Model 2529V Flyreel, appears unused but has scratches etc from being carried in metal tacklebox