Bristol CT antique fishing rod in the origanal bag

Question
Hello and thank you for taking time to read my question . I was given by my dad an old Bristol fishing rod ,its multi sided and expandable,its green and never been used..it has the original bag with the tag still on it ..My dad grew up in Torrington Ct and worked there as a young adult,the sentimental value out ways any dollar amt but he was also curios about what it today could be worth in that condition ! Thank you again for any help or any more info you could help us with ...have a great day  Carol Z

Answer
Carol

Bristol was one of the major fishing rod companies based out of Connecticut as you have mentioned. Their metal telescoping rods are fairly common and in the lower end of fishing tackle value. I have two of these rods myself.

Having said that, yours sounds like it is mint with the original bag. I would estimate it in the $50 range.


Bristol was know for its catalogs, calendars and advertising items, these are more sought after and valuable to collectors.

Bob