bamboo fly rods
Question
I have had a bamboo fly rod for forty years and it has never been used. It was made by J H McGinn out of scotland I presume. It is an 8ft two piece that has a number 6 weight. I have searched for a while about the maker but have found little about it. Have you heard about the maker or know a value to the rod?
Answer
Dean
You are asking a US bamboo fly rod man. I am not going to have specifics.
I see a few UK rods but just don't have knowledge or experience with them.
If you ask someone else give details, please.
For example a complete detailed description of all logos and labels.
Reel above or below handle ?
How do you know it is bamboo ? flat Sides ? How many ?
Actual measured size of all sections etc. etc.
I did use a book once to price a Farlow from a major (Denver# library, Fishing Tackle Graham Turner which contains allot of UK rods. You maker is in the book , I don't own it , just looking at my notes.
And try Farlows of London #similar to Orvis in US)
http://www.farlows.co.uk/contact_us.html
Orvis recommends 2 guys who might help you but probably not for free.
http://www.orvis.com/intro.asp?dir_id=758&subject=2876
You might try:
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/
similar forums in the UK are
http://www.cane-rods.mistral.co.uk/
and
http://inthenetuk.com/pages/home.asp
Luck,
Mac
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