old fly rod?
Question
Hi there, I'm a fly fishing fool from oregon. I was given a shakesspeare fly rod in its original tube and bag. On tube it says wonderod no. 1370. 8' 6". Could you tell me how old it is and should I put it up or go get it wet on the McKenzie? Thanks a bunch, Dan.
Answer
Hi Dan,
The fiberglass Wonderods date from the 1960s and 1970s and are pretty decent rods. Value in its original tube and bag would be in the $25-$60 range depending on condition. It's an antique, but not one with a lot of collector value and it still has a lot of life in it. I'd fish it.
Thanks, Joe
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