Old fishing rods

[deadeye531]

Hey guys I have some old rods at home not sure make or anything off hand. But I was wondering if anyone may know a time period they were made or anything about them? I have 3 4-6' steel rods in the shape of an octagon and 2 of them have old bait casters on them. I also have a 4 piece bamboo fly rod in a canvas pouch with reel and line. When I get home I will see what more info I can get off them. Thanks Landon

 

[SNUFFY]

There used to be a steel rod and troller/baitcaster in my dad`s garage when I was a kid and a 4 pc split bamboo fly rod. I think the canvas case and one pc is still there. I think I broke part of when I was trying to use it on bluegills somewhere. It was a 3 pc rod with a spare /or different weight front section.
Just lookin back I don`t ever remember Dad using either one . If I had to guess I`d say he used the steel rod for walleye trolling on Norris Lake in the `50s. He built the house in `59 and that was about the time (I was 6 years old in `60)when I got old enough to go crappie fishin` with him. Good Times !!!
I`d say what you have is at least a `50 era stuff .... may be older.I`m sure he aquired them sometime after he got out of the Navy in `46.

 

[BassmanIU]

My dad has his grandpa's old bamboo rods and canvas covers. We had them appraised a few years ago for insurance purposes and they each went for $1500 emoEek

 

[catch 1]

Try www.langsauction.com They can probably give you an answer.Take a picture and email it to them they might give you some information.Check their web site to find out who to email the pictures to.

 

[john faulkner]

Hey Guys,ALLEN LEE here in Chattanooga can give you all the information on Bambo Rods that tha you want.He ue built and repaired them at Darr's Hardware on Dodson Ave. Allen is listed in the phone book.
John!