Vintage Montague Cruiser Saltwater Rod - Identification & Potential Value

Question
Rich I own a nine foot two piece split tonkin cane saltwater rod called Montague cruiser like new with a linen cover that is ripped it is very old any idea what it is worth? Thanks  

Answer
I can give you some ideas but not a real appraisal or date , without seeing the rod. I am in Denver , CO , you ? email me at macsrods@yahoo.com if you have more questions.

Value to a museum might be high enough to donate it as it is older bamboo , Tonkin.
Montagues are looked down upon by the rod collecting community, because of mass producing techniques made them heavy and stiff.  I think your rod might be a great fishing rod but I doubt if you could get more than $100 for it. You might get more if all sections are straight and both tips are the same length, if you restore it.
I can tell you this , if it has rust it is not in very good condition, sorry to say.
The highest value for bamboo rods is for trout freshwater fly rods. Bigger rods lack interest.

I looked buy your model is not in the following books  :

Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods Wayne Cattanach Hardcover, Revised, 2000

Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
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