Value and history of Heddon fly rod

Question
I have a a #17 -9'-2 1/2F bamboo fly road in great condition with teh original cloth sleeve and metal raod carrier. Any idea of when it was made, craftsman and value

Answer
John,
Books: Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook
Heddon The Rod with the FIGHTING HEART- BOTH BY Michael Sinclair

History of Heddon by permission of Michael Sinclair

Homel gives the 8.5 model  Black Beauty #17  with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of  $75, 165, $300 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.   The nine footer would be less like 10 %

Luck,
Mac

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