323-9 SouthBend Fly Rod

Question
I have a 323-9 SouthBend Fly Rod and am wondering what it may be worth.  I am not a fisherman but do value the rod as it was my dad's.  I do not want to sell it, I just need to know if I should insure it or not.  Could you let me know what it may be worth.  It is in very nice condition with two end pieces. It is in a tube and in a really nice carrying case.
I would appreciate it very much if you could give me a ball park figure.

Thank you very much,

Bud Mackay

Answer
Bud,

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

Homel gives the 8.5  South Bend model #323 with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $35, 90 and $165 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.

Your rod is dry fly action  indicated by the initial 3.

Luck,
Mac

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