Value and history of Heddon fly rod
Question
I have a a #17 -9'-2 1/2F bamboo fly road in great condition with teh original cloth sleeve and metal raod carrier. Any idea of when it was made, craftsman and value
Answer
John,
Books: Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook
Heddon The Rod with the FIGHTING HEART- BOTH BY Michael Sinclair
History of Heddon by permission of Michael Sinclair
Homel gives the 8.5 model Black Beauty #17 with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of $75, 165, $300 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. The nine footer would be less like 10 %
Luck,
Mac
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