Shakespeare fly rod and reel

Question
QUESTION: My guess is from some of your answers that this is a post WWII rod and reel as it was my fathers.  It has a wooden handle and is short (5.5) feet for a fly rod.  In good shape but missing a piece on the bottom of the wooden handle.  Any thing you can add to this?

ANSWER: Hi Suzanne,

Is this a fiberglass rod?  Are you sure it is a fly rod?

It sounds almost like a boat rod used for saltwater fishing.

Can you send a picture to [email protected] for review?

If it is a fly rod, it is not a model listed in my books.  Again, if it is a fly rod, below the handle would be mounted the reel seat.

If it is a boat rod, there would likely have been a rubber bumper installer at the bottom of the wooden handle.

I can't really say much more until I figure out what type of rod you have.

Thanks,  Joe

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QUESTION: No I am not positive it is a fly rod but as a child I remember being taught to use it as a fly rod.  I did find a number on the rod-Shakespeare no.2905-5'6" Medium, Made in USA   ENA  Could be fiberglas-color is on the gold side of yellow.  Whatever was on the base of the wooden handle is missing. Reel: James Heddon& sons dowagiac WINONA -MICH

Answer
Hi Suzanne,

I finally found the model 2905 Shakespeare rod in one of my reference materials.  This is a boat or pier rod made for use in saltwater.  It was made about 1965.  The missing piece is a rubber bumper.  Value would be in the $10-$40 range depending on actual condition of the rod.

Thank you for the extra help.   Joe