age and value of split cane rods

Question
Hello,
      I have been left 4 Split Cane rods from my Grandfather and i have no idea the age of the rods or their value. From what i can determine they are salmon rods, aprox 8 feet long and were manufactured in Aberdeen Scotland by J.S. Sharpie. and are called a "Scottie" They all seem to be in their original cloth wraps with manufactures name on it, and are all contained in a large Canvas covered tube with leather caps and straps.

Hope you can help

Thanks

Shaun

Answer
Shaun,
Yes I can help
Value depends on condition ,length and age.
Here is some research I did for a customer last year

J.S. SHARPE (Scotland)          poor-fair  good-vg   ex-mint
"Scottie" fly rod 7' #2/1# impregnated c.1975    60   165   275
"Scottie" featherweight fly rod 7 1/2' #2/1#    60   165   275
"Scottie" fly rod 8' #2/1# in cloth bag only    50   1'45    250
"Scottie" fly rod 8 1/2' #2/1# in cloth bag    40   130   210

It's Sharpe not Sharpie. Scottie is a model type rod name.
And while they made Salmon rods, they made trout rods, too. It is unlikely an 8 foot rod is a salmon rod.

So if you want more than the above guesstimate, I need details, as I say on the webpage where you asked the above question:

If you are asking for the id of an old rod

please give a complete description
, , send pictures especially labels or logos to me [email protected] and a complete including as much the following as you can: Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ? Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo # flat sided# fiberglass or graphite # round#? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels including detailed close up not blurry photos. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length.

Luck,
Mac

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