Heddon Deluxe President #50 - value?

Question
Hello sir,

I am wanting to sell a Heddon Deluxe President #50 8.5' labeled "2F  
HGH or E" ---bamboo rod (professionally refinished/restored by Jim Beasley
in  1994) and near mint/refinished condition.  Would you be able to give me
an estimation of a fair price to ask?  It is in the original sock and tube, but
they are both a 2 out 10 in condition.

Thanks so much,

Todd Robbins
Franklin, TN

Answer
Todd,

The 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 model Deluxe President #50 fly rod with an extra tip, 3 sections, the  value of  $85, 210 and $395 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.

If properly presented you might get as much as $500.

2F is butt ferrule sizes:The butt ferrule size is designated by "2F" or "2 ?F". The larger the number, the stiffer the rod. For three- piece rods, a 2F is usually a trout rod and 2 ?F is a bass rod.

HGH or E  is line weight , E is 5 weight and I think you have the letters wrong.
Line Size    AFTMA    Line Weight    Letter Designation
Double Taper     Weight Forward
DT          WF
No. 5    140    HEH    HEG
No. 6    160    HDH    HDG
No. 7    185    HCH    HCF

History of Heddon by permission of the author,Michael Sinclair  "Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook "
http://www.lu-c-an.com/JamesHeddon.htm

Good Luck,
Mac


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