old flyreel and pole

Question
i have a fly rod and reel on the rod the only numbers it saids speedlock pat number 2102237 it is made of steel square  tube and it has a cork handle on it.the reel on it is a flyreel it saids winona on it  it also says winona lake ind there is another name on it but i cant make all of it out it says boy then there is 2 other letters  then says mfg co.how old is this is it worth anything the reel is in every good cond. pole has 1 eye broke off

Answer
Christine,

The fly reel was originally made by Boyer Mfg company, then later by Heddon.

The Boyer model runs $5 to $25 depending on condition, it worth more if you have the original box. Note: if the reel isn't near mint, value drops very fast.

The Heddon version runs $5-15, again more if you have the original box.

Sounds like you have the better Boyer model, these are from the 1920s.

Steel fly fishing rods have little value, $5. collectors are mainly interested in American Split bamboo fishing rods and some high quality fiberglass.

regards

Bob Vermillion
NFLCC

I would be interested in the reel if you decide to sell it.