South Bend Splitcane Rod Value & Identification - Expert Advice

Question
I have a "South Bend Bait Company" Splitcane at home! There is 21C-s磜ritten on the rod. Its in two parts! I wanna know what it could be worth!

All the best! Lars

Answer
Lars,
I am guessing it doesn't say  21C-s but something like 23-9' or X23 , where X is a 1,2 or 3.
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 8.5  South Bend model #23 with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $35, 80 and $150 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. So you can see condition affects value .

An 9 foot rod is less collectible and valuable. As well the 59 model series were  not the top of a medium price line.

Homel gives the 9' South Bend model #23 with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $35, 80 and $150 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. So you can see condition affects value .

I quote these books written by researchers so you know I am not making it all up, But I include my experience as well.

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Luck,
Mac

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