vintage Heddons rod

Question
I recently purchased a Heddon's maybe 1930's or close the only marking on it is on the reel mount and it says Heddons. it is 5 feet tall and has 3 eyes on it,the top 2 eyes are red,the bottom eye is silver,and it is bamboo.thanks

Answer
Hi Ron,

Sounds like a bamboo casting rod setup.  It should have a model number written in black ink on the rod shaft just above the cork handle.

The red eyes are agate lined guides.  The silver eye is most likely a replacement as it would have also been agate lined when new.

1930s-1940s is probably about right on age.  If you can find the exact model number, I can give the range of years it was made.

Value on these rods is increasing, but right now is probably in the $20-$60 range depending on actual condition of the rod.

Thanks,  Joe