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Identifying an old bamboo rod


Question
I have a 6' bamboo rod that connect in two pieces with an extra tip.  The only identifying marks I can find are Goodwin Granger & Co.  and The Goodwin Rod which are on the silver ring where the reel attaches.  This appears to be a bait casting rod.  The cork handle is before where the reel attaches and the area where the reel attaches has a groove spiraling around the top half of where the reel attaches.  The rod has 5 eylets and is in excellent condition, really beutifal red bamboo.  It was stored with a cloth wrap which goes inside a metal tube.  Can you tell me if this is a bait casting rod, how hold it might be, and its value?  Thank you.

Answer
Hi Mark,

Well, this one is a bit unusual.  It sounds a lot like a bait rod, but "The Goodwin Rod" label was used on fly rods according to my reference book.  Also, Granger rods are typically identified by the entire "Made By goodwin Granger & Co Denver" label.  Two tip sections typically indicate a fly rod, but some older bait rods came with two tips as well.  I don't think I have enough information to be sure yet.

If you have the ability to send me digital pictures of the rod, I'll review them for you.  Send to [email protected] if you can.

Thanks,   Joe

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