Fly rod history and value
Question
I inherited the following from my granddad. He purchaed new in the 1950's or 1960's: Hedon Pal #8409, Mark III, 9' Fas-Tip Action (no "t" on Fas), B-GBG-GAF. It is a glass, two piece fly rod. I don't know what I have but would like to know. Also would like to get an idea of value. I am not selling, it is a keepsake for me. It has been in a case and, other than cork darkening, looks like it was used very little. Thank you
Answer
Clay,
Heddon History:
http://www.lu-c-an.com/JamesHeddon.htm
Price Book: Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book
Homel gives the "Heddon" "Mark III" fiberglass fly rods, 8-9' , c.1965 with out an extra tip, 2 sections a value of $7, 20 and $40 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.
I am a bamboo man not fiberglass but these guys are:
fiberglass information sites
http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbwiki.com/
http://www.fiberglassflyrodders.info/
Luck,
Mac
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