Abbie & Imbrie
Question
I have an old Abbey & Imbrie hexagon split bamboo fly fishing pole it is 9 feet long with 2 tips the bag and tube say it is a riverside model and weighs 6 OZ the pole, bag and tube are in new condition. Question one about how old is this pole and question 2 about what is it worth?
Thank you,
Dan
Answer
Dan
Abbey & Imbrie did not make rods, they sold other makers rods with their brand. Your rod is the most common size which will impact its value. But, I would recommend posting here to get a good appraisal. (There is a big price range depending on the actual maker).
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/
Bob
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