Monteague, Lake Pleasant

Question
Mike to Mike,

I found a rod from my fathers garage that is a Monteague Lake Pleasant 3 piece, with an extra tip. What do you think?


Answer
Mike,
I think you mean Montague , model Lake Pleasant.
That model was introduced in the 40s and continued to 1952.
Value depends on condition. Nine foot rods sell for less than shorter.
It sold for $4 in the forties and 10.65 in the 50s. That's average for most models.

Montagues are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were  sort of mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
A small portion of these rods are decent fishing tools . It is the collector community that decides the prices , please  don抰 blame the messenger.
I find two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 .
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair

The 9 ft model Lake Pleasant has an extra tip is not mentioned in Homel but similar models go for $20, 50 and $100 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.

Luck,
Mac


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