Question
Fenwick Feralite ff91
Hi Rich,
I am in the process of trying to get a value on this fenwick feralite ff91. It is 9' it also states on the pole it is 4 7/8 oz. I think the serial number is e 9018. It comes in two pieces and in mint condition. It actually looks like it wasn't used. It came in a fly rod tube. Not sure what kind of tube. I can send more pics of it, if you like. We got this rod thru a donation to the non-profit organization i work for. We would like to sell it online so I need to price it right. I actually have 3 more fly rods I need to check a value on too. But I can ask you about those later.
AnswerAnn Marie,
They still make rods but probably not fiberglass check it out - http://www.fenwickfishing.com
there may be a toll free number
But don't ask them for value - even if they know they have to see it or they will send you to a pay for evaluation expert.
They might know the date.
Value -they just don't command the values of bamboo. You might check ebay. The company isn't mentioned in my price book; Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book nor the history book, Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair .
I am a bamboo man not fiberglass. Fiberglass is just not collected like bamboo. It was made from the 1950s to the 70s.
I have no specific history or books on fiberglass, I believe they don't exist, but here's two web sites that on fiberglass:
http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbwiki.com/
http://www.fiberglassflyrodders.info/
If your rods are round , not bamboo may I suggest politely that I am not a good source for you.
Luck,
Mac
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