Montague bamboo Fly Rod Value

Question
Please advise on the value of my Montague "Flash" 9' Split Bamboo Fly Rod.  The rod has 3 sections and a spare full size tip section and I assume is used in case this section is broken in use. It is in excellent condition and I can send photos if it would help. thank you for your help.

Answer
Sean,
Montague rods are not very valuable. They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were sort of mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
A small portion of these rods are decent fishing tools . It is the collector community that decides the prices , please  don't blame the messenger.
I find two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) ,add 30% due to the age of the book.
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
History:
H-I
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id22.h...
Montague
http://home.comcast.net/~splitcane/vintage_rod_history.htm


Homel gives the Montague 9 ft model Flash with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $20, 60 and $115 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.  You can check ebay as you can frequently find Montague rods there.

Luck,
Mac

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