Fly Rods and reels
Question
I just inherited 2 fly rods. The first is an Eagle Claw "Black Eagle" TM II No. BE300-8ft with reel line size 7 and an ETCO Empire Tackle Co. Inc. with Precision Martin Fishing reel. I am wondering if these are valuble? should they be insured? I definatly plan to continue using them as my Grandfather did. Thanks for your time. Stacy
Answer
Hi Stacy - Sounds like a cool family heirloom you have there. The Eagle Claw Black Eagle is a graphite rod - probably about 20 yrs old or so. The Martin reel about the same. No need to insure either. The rod is probably worth about $50 and the reel about $35. Definitely continue to use and enjoy your grandfathers fine fishing gear. I hope this helps,
Rich
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