Heddon Rod Identifcation

Question
I've read through a lot your Q & A, and determined that my grandfather's Heddon fly rod (which he left to me) is probably a 6-weight bass rod, but that's all.  The complete label reads:  #10 - 9 - 2-1/2 F - HCH or D.  Can you tell me more?  Much Thanks!

Answer
Ed,
You have a Heddon which is a decent rod.

The condition is not excellent because of the broken 2nd tip. I can't say if it is poor or good from the pictures. If it is loosing finish or thread it is poor.

Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) gives the value for the 9 foot model #10 (c 1955) with an extra tip valued at  $40, 100 and $180 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively. You could add 30% due to age of book. If presented properly you could get more.

2 1/2 is the butt ferrel size:
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. Yours is a slow action bass or salmon  rod.

HCH or D is line size equivalent to modern 6 -7 weights

History  of Heddon Rod Company
http://www.lu-c-an.com/JamesHeddon.htm

Luck,
Mac


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