QuestionMy husband brought home a few fishing poles from a home remodel he is doing. I've spent all day doing research and I am still not sure about what we have.
The first one comes in a green cloth case that says Edwards fishing rods on it. The pole itself is three pieces with an extra top piece. On the bottom piece is written (I think) Mt Carmel. There is not signature of EW Edwards so not sure if that is the pole we have or not.
The second comes in a tan cloth case with no markings. It as well is three pieces with one extra top piece. This one only has the marking Union Hardware company.
The last and most interesting is one solid piece just over 8' tall with the name Von Lengerke and Antonio on it and a patent date of May 15 1906. I know the patent date is a common date and that the name is of a sporting goods store that Abercrombie and Fitch bought out but I can find nothing on this pole.
I did try to find the info on my own and really got a good education on vintage fishing poles but obvioulsy not enough cause I need your assistance. Thank you in advance for any light and knowledge you can shed on these rods. Jess
AnswerJessica,
EW Edwards made high quality split bamboo fly rods. However is should be signed Edwards with the rod model, so i am wondering if its the original rod.
Union Hardware made medium to low quality fly rods. If its split bamboo...then $20 to $40 depending on condition.
the last rod sounds like a heavy trolling or surfing rod. Von Lengerke was an outfitter like Abercombie and Fitch, located in Chicago. They didn't make fishing tackle, but carried other manufacturers items under their name.
Would help to see a photo of the rods, with details of the markings...
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