Hi,

I joined this site hoping I can get some help! I had a death in the family and had a few fly fishing rods left to me. I've been researching them to try to determine their value but have no clue. They defintiely appear to be older and they came in long, round metal cases.

Would anyone be able to help me if I were to list the information and pictures?

Thank you.

You betcha!

Depending on what exactly they are, you might get referred to other sites too. But there's plenty of people on this board that could help you value them, and I'm sure plenty of people who would be willing to purchase them too if you're selling.


Post pictures and as much information as possible.

Most rods have printed info above the cork handle. Also measure each rod. Take pictures of the handle section, a guide (the small metal piece that the line is put through) and each connection point where the pieces of rods meet. Note any damage; nicks, scuffs, missing guides or eyes, breaks, repairs, etc.

You do that, and it will help drastically. Higher quality pictures, the better.

Ryan

Welcome. I agree with Ryan. GG

If they are older rods and constructed of bamboo, you may want to give these folks a try.

http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=69

Good Luck,
Rolf

Or the fiberglass flyrodders forum

http://fiberglassflyrodders.com

Thanks everyone. Based on the posts so far it looks like these are fiber glass fly rods. I'm going to take some photos today and get them loaded to the site to see what everyone thinks. There are 5 rods total and one is unmarked with no name, etc. I do have a high quality camera so I should be able to get some good photos.

I appreciate the help!

ROD #1

Fenwick FF112S 9'3"

3 pieces total / original bag and tube (tube is missing cap)

This rod is brand new.

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that's a wonderful steelhead/salmon rod, if my mind serves me correctly, I wanna say a 10wt. not sure what it's worth exactly, but I personally wouldn't take anything less than $100 for it. it may be worth more than that,being unfished and in such awesome condition. I'm just not too familiar with the bigger fenwicks. the guys on the fiberglass board would be able to give you more accurate info, especially the west coasters.

ROD #2

Conolon Live Fiber Falcon 407 9'
2 pieces total / bag and tube included

Used in excellent condition

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ROD #3

This has no name on it. ?

9'1" total length.

2 pieces / bag included and tube (tube is missing cap)

This one is used and broken in but it still in great condition.

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ROD #4

South Bend Rod No. 47

9' total length

4 pieces / bag and tube included

Used and is excellent condition

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ROD #5

Heddon Pal #8403 Mark III Tas Tip Action

7' 1/2" total length

2 pieces (no bag or tube) reel is attached

Used and in excellent condition

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I've gotta tell you, you have a nice little collection there! a bonus is the medalist reel on the heddon!
I'll do a little research and see what I can come up with for you.

Thanks harlansburg, I really appreciate it!

Thanks harlansburg, I really appreciate it!