south bend rod no.359

Question
I have a South Bend Bamboo Fly Rod No 359.It is a three pcs with an extra tip making four.It has a cotton case with a South Bend Bait Co. label and a tube.The reel mount is behind the cork handle and the diameter of the rod is 7/16 just up from the cork handle.IT has a rectangle yellow label just up from the handle [south bend a name famous in fishing] also black numbers on the bamboo 359-9' I was wondering if you would know its value?

Answer
Jim
I sold a 359-9 on 7-2008 for $111, it was in working / fair condition.

South Bend rod models were made in three actions; Wet Fly or Trout Action, Bass Action, and Dry Fly Action. The model number designates the rod's grade, or quality and the series number represents the type of action. For example is Dry Fly Action. All of these Model 59 rods have the same wraps, hardware and other specifications - only the taper is different.

The price book: Antique %26 Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification %26 Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000# add about 30% for age of book.

Homel gives the 8 1/2' model 357 with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $35, 90 and $165 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. I would expect less for the 9 footer.

If very good condition then maybe $145.

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History of The South Bend Rod Co.: http://home.myfairpoint.net/and96jac/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id18...

If it has a thumb rest #Comficient foil label# on the handle it is 1939 to 1951 , they used a yellow rectangle at the same time.
Luck,
Mac

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