Identify & Value Your Vintage Telescopic Fly Fishing Rod

Question
hi bob, what i have is a telescopic metal fly rod compact measures 41" extended just over 9'.  cork handle light brown in color, 4 eyelet with red ceramic or bakelite inserts,chrome  base with large caps X-PERT logo on reel seat. could you please tell me the age,rarity,maker of this rod. is this rod worth keeping?  thanks kevin

Answer
These rods typically sell in the $5 to $25 range depending on condition. The rod was probably sold thru a distributor like mont. wards, sears, etc so determining the original manufacturer is difficult.

The valueable rods are early American split bamboo rods that were custom built.

regards

Bob

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