j s sharp & alex martin

Question
i have just inherited three alex martins...two scotia dry fly ,  one mint on slightly used and one "light 4 3/4"
plus a js sharpe near mint.any idea of the value? Thank You, Chris in Calgary

Answer
Chris,

First let me say I am a US trout bamboo fly rod guy. It also happens to be where the greater values are found. Salmon rods and UK rods probably have good values but I have not found their markets. You might try ebay and ebay.uk.

Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) gives the value for 4 different Scottie rods (various lengths) but no "scotia dry fly ".  Nothing on "alex martin".

Information on a Scottie rod :http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19490

you can e-mail InTheNetUK.com at
http://www.inthenetuk.com/pages/home.asp
they have a sharps page:
http://www.inthenetuk.com/pages/VintageRods_Sharpes.asp


J.S. Sharpe is Scottish  they are still in business:
http://www.sharpes.net/
You could e-mail them [email protected]

You might try a lending library for Fishing Tackle: A Collector's Guide  Hardcover, 1991 Graham Turner

Orvis recommends   2 guys who might help you but probably not for free.
http://www.orvis.com/intro.asp?dir_id=758&subject=2876
Luck,
Mac



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