Question
2 rods
have 2 never fished heddon split bamboo presentation rods-both 8'6"-1 given to employee lawrence springsteen for 30 yrs service and 1 given to lawrence springsteen for 40 yrs service. 1 has 2 tips-1 has 3 tips- both are 3 pc rods with original cloth bags-no info on rods except 1 has lawrence springsteen in script and 2nd one has same name with dowagiac, mi under name.-these were aquired from his widow about 20 years ago-willing to sell if price is right-sending images--thanks, steve
AnswerStephen,
Price Book: Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book
Honel gives prices for 5 Heddon 8.5 ft rods:
#13 "Lucky Angler" fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) 50 135 225
#14 "Thorobred" fly rod 8 1 /2' (3/2) c.1931 55 145 235
#17 "Black Beauty" fly rod 8 1 /2' (3/2) 75 165 300
#20 "Bill Stanley" trout fly rod 9' (3/2) 60 155 250
#35 "Deluxe" fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) c.1950 80 185 335
#50 "Deluxe President" fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) 85 210 395
#115 "Premier" fly rod 8 1/2' (3/2) 85 215 425
Without detailed pictures of these rods I can't tell you which model if any that you have. That is critical for pricing and resale.
Why do you call them "presentation" ?
Luck,
Mac
