Old His Hitest

Question
Can you tell me something about a 3-piece rod I inherited from my father. It was purchased sometime before 1955. The writing is in black, written toward the grip in cursive and says "Old Hi's Hitest". Below is "Registered No. 1075". There is no decal or diamond. Above and below the writing are three wraps - red, black, red. It has a cork grip and reel seat is green plastic. This rod has personal significance to me and any information you can give me would be appreciated. Larry Quattlebaum

Answer
Larry
Horrocks-Ibbotson make a "Old Hi's Hitest" starting in 1940 through the 50s.
They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
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
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair
A website with historical type information on HI:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id22.h...
Homel does not mention your model so probably no resale value at all.
Good Luck
Mac