Sakura Fly fishing kit

Question
Hello

My father recently gave me a Sakura Fly fishing kit. The bamboo rod and
tackle are in a balsa wood box and it had the original tackle & flys (still
wrapped as the day he bought it). My father bought it in Japan in 1948 and
there is a typed out letter that is signed by a Mr. Sakura. Even the label on
the box is in perfect condition. I am not sure of its value, but would
appreciate and ball park estimate you can give me. The reason I ask is if it is of significant value, I would not be inclined to fish with it. If there is any additional information you need, please ask.

Thanks.  

Answer
James,
I don't know how old you are but when I was a kid in the 50s Japanese made trinkets to survive . Made in Japan was synonymous with junk. Originally sold by the thousands to GIs in a light long box with lures and huge flies . Mostly considered trinkets, by collectors but memorial to GIs , they have little resale or fishing value.

History of Japanese rods:
http://www.maxrod.net/article/

This rod usually switches from fly to casting rod.

Sakura is still in business try them and please let me know what you learn ([email protected])
in English: http://www.sakura-rod.co.jp/world/Worldmarket/WorldmarketEN.html

Good Luck
Mac
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