old fly fishing rod $$$$ ?
Question
i mister Wisniewski, i have a old fly fishing rod in the 50 s maybe 1952-53 horrocks ibbotsons 3 pieces you can see on the label: genuine tonkin cane - fish h-1 rod -horrocks ibbotson utica.ny -made in usa - reaver. i like to send you a picture but a have no camera. is in a good condition but maybe need a bit repair. i want to know if is a valuable piece. and what is the value and it is a piece of collection. have a good day mister i speak french an sorry if i make mistake in the letter
Answer
Hi Gilles,
I am not sure what the 'reaver" is. That wasn't a model that I see listed. Anyway, it doesn't matter. All of the 3 piece models have a similar value. In very good condition it may be worth from $150(USD) to about $250(USD). If it needs work it may be in the $100-$150 range.
That said, I would run this question past Joe Douglas on this site. He is the expert on old cane rods and will have better knowlege of this model.
Either way, it's a great piece. Enjoy it.
Marc
Great Lakes Inc. rod and reel
november browns