I have a Heddon Premier #115 fly rod with the markings 8 1/2-2-F-HD H or E. What do the HD H oe E mean And what is it's est. value? Both tips are equal in length and I have the original bag and metal tube. The wraps around the ferrules are in mint condition.
Answer William,
HD H or E is the line weight. In modern line weights that's 5/6.
Books:
Antique %26 Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification %26 Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair
Homel gives the 8.5 model #115 "Premier" fly rod with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of $85, 215 and $425 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. I have done better than that last year.
I quote these books written by researchers so you know I am not making it all up, But I include my experience as well.
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