Sewell and Dunton
Question
Ever heard of a Bosworth Special?
Answer
Hector
I have never seen a Sewell N. Dunton rod ; or if, so it was not remarkable. According to Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997: There was a Model 152 and 158 as well as "Angler's Choice". There were 7' , 8' and 8 1/2 ' respectively. The number rods were 2 sections with 2 tips while the Anglers Choice was 3 sections with 2 tips.
Rod Model Poor-Fair good-vg ex-mint Prices
152 50 165 325
158 40 135 275
Anglers Choice 30 95 195
Odds are very good your rod is not excellent mint.
Your model was not mentioned in Homel nor Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair.
History on these boys, they bought up the Montague rod company stock in 1960 - odds are you rod is not very good or collectable. They were bought in 1972 by Thomas and Thomas.
They have various models for sale on the Internet. Does it have a model number ? Check ebay
read history at
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id35.h...
http://www.thomasandthomas.com/p.about/about.us.html
Good Luck
Rich Mac
montague flyrods
fishing fast moving waters