spring brook bamboo rod

Question
i have a spring brook split bamboo rod no. A-1362-B 9' by Shakespeare 4 sections with org bag and cardboard tube in ex condition. was this made in the 1920 and what would the value be. thanks so much keith.

Answer
Hi Keith,

The Shakespeare rods can get a little confusing.  Here's what I have learned...

1.  The Spring Brook model 1362 does not appear in the lineup until 1936.  This model was probably made by South Bend for Shakespeare (Shakespeare did not actually make any bamboo rods).  This model does not have the "A" or the "B" designator assigned to it.  Thread wraps on this rod were Orange with Black tipping.

2.  The Spring Brook model 1362 continues into the 1940s, still with no "A" or "B" designator and as also made by South Bend.  The wrap colors were changed to Black/White Jasper (this is Black & White thread twisted together) with no tipping.

3.  The Spring Brook model A-1362-B appears around 1952, also made by South bend and also with Black/White Jasper wraps.  Note; the Black/White wraps may appear more of a Black/Gold due to the coloring of the varnish used on the rod and its age.

My best guess is that your rod is from the early 1950s...certainly post WW II...and near the end of the Shakespeare lineup of bamboo rods.  Value of the rod with all original components and in excellent condition would be in the $130-$160 range.

Thanks,  Joe