heddon #17 2 3/4 9 feet g b g or c

Question
this is a bamboo fly for singed across left to right heddon has  case and a blue holder that has the same marks.i noticed that you did say they came in 9 ft .This looks like new but the holder is dated and wanted to know the value because i found it in my dads things and he passed 12 years ago and never fished and it had a retail price on the blue silk bag of $25.00 . also he had another one that is marked Sloem's favorite bass with four parts also and in metal container but they could be mixed up.
I wanted to see what the value is since you said they didn't come in 9 ft.They are both 4 piece and 9 ft.I can send you photos if needed

Answer
Grant,
Value depends on condition and length, as well as maker and model.

I am assuming your rod has flat nor round sides, is bamboo not fiberglass. If not then the following is equally wrong. Also I am assuming the reel seat is below the handle not above, is fly not spin rod.

Heddon made a decent rod - medium resale values and quality. I sold several unused ones for 300-500 3 years ago.

If Heddon is written across the flats than the dates are 1939 to 1950 , if the model name and Heddon  is written on a single flat and has model name 揃lack Beauty?then it is 1951 or greater. (Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook   by Michael Sinclair)

Price Book:
Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
Homel gives the Heddon #17 "Black Beauty" fly rod 8 1 /2'  with an extra tip, 3 sections the  value of  $75, 165 and $300 for poor, good, and excellent condition respectively.
Your message is unclear but let抯 assume your rod is nine foot so values are going to be a little bit less.
I have mentioned that Homel doesn抰 mention a 9 footer but Sinclair in Heddon The Rod With The Fighting Heart dates the 9 footer from 1931 until 1956.

History  of Heddon Rod Company
http://www.macsrods.com/JamesHeddon.htm
with permission of the author  Michael Sinclair

I recommend you put both rods together and make sure you have all the parts. The Heddon could be 2 sections , but more likely 3 sections with an extra tip.

The butt ferrule size is designated by "2F" or "2 ?F". The larger the number, the stiffer the rod. For three- piece rods, a 2F is usually a trout rod and 2 ?F is a bass rod. "GBG or C" is a 8 WT rod. It's a big heavy stout model, not as popular as other sizes.

Never heard of Sloem's favorite bass , nor is it in my books so odds are good that collectors will have no interest and you will find little to no history on it,
Luck,
Mac
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