antique split cane rod and reels

Question
Was given two reels and a split cane, two tipped, pole. I am trying to determine value on all items and to identify makers as there are markings on only one of the reels (H-1, Utica, N.Y.) any info

Answer
Vern,
The markings are probably H-I,the rod is probably Horrocks-Ibbotson. They were in Utica.
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...

Good Luck
Mac